If you look at this rifle it as a custom should cost 10,000 BUCKS!
The M77 Mark II RSM (Ruger Safari Magnum) was a $1,200 gun new. It was also offered in express chambers such as 270 Win., 7mm Rem Mag, 30-06, 300 Win Mag and 338 Win Mag. Most of the cost on the rifles was for the finer circassian walnut stock. 20 years ago or so they were popular in Africa for most going abroad for hunting buffalo due to being inexpensive. The 375 H&H, 416 Rigby, 458 Win Mag and 458 Lott may not be as valuable today as the express chambers, especially 270 Win or 30-06 as they were limited in production. The larger bore RSM today sells for $1,800-$2,600 depending on condition. The express chambers can go for $2,500-$3,200 if in great condition.
ButchLambert1:
Very nice rifle, how is the recoil on that stock? It looks very well designed for its purpose and the wood quality and recoil pad is exceptional. Really like the Enfield action it's a classic. Art Alphin of A-Square fame built his big game rifle business on the M1917-P14 Enfield action with his Hannibal Rifles. That action with some slight mods is considered one of the most advantageous for handling large cartridges such as 500-A-Square and 577 T-Rex.
