Ruger Model 44
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The Ruger Model 44 is a semi-automatic rifle chambered in .44 Remington Magnum[2] designed and manufactured by American firearm company Sturm, Ruger & Co. It uses a 4-round tubular magazine and was produced from 1961 to 1985.[3]
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Ruger Model 44 | |
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Type | Semi-automatic rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designer | William B. Ruger |
Designed | 1960 |
Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
Unit cost | $108 (equivalent to $1,112 in 2023) (1960)[1] |
Produced | 1960–1985[1] |
No. built | Over 250,000[1] |
Variants | RS, International, Sporter, 25th Anniversary |
Specifications | |
Mass | 5.75 lb (2.6 kg)[1] |
Length | 36.75 in (933 mm)[1] |
Barrel length | 18.25 in (464 mm)[1] |
Cartridge | .44 Remington Magnum[1] |
Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
Feed system | 4-round tubular magazine[1] |
Sights | Folding rear leaf sight, gold bead front sight[1] |
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