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From what I have seen, 77s in the common calibers average $350 to $400 in the Midwest. Elsewhere I have no experience.
The International's are a different story and demand higher prices.
Early on after the introduction of the M77, I realized Mr. Ruger was on to something and began to collect what I would call un-common calibers NIB.
The calibers in the flat, dog-leg bolt rifles have some pretty decent value. 6mm Remington, 6.5mm Rem Magnum, 284 Win, and 350 Rem Magnum. Later Ruger discontinued the flat bolt and came out with the 250-3000 (most valuable especially in the International style)Some other calibers that have more value are the 280 Rem, 300 Win Mag, 338 Win Mag, 358 Win, 35 Whelen and 220 Swift. 257 Roberts belongs in the group too and there maybe some others, but just can't think of them off-hand...out of town so don't have my safe inventory list available. After looking for years I was able to purchase a NIB 77RSI in 250-3000 last year. I also have a RS carbine in .358 and a round top in .270. I like em'. Dave
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If you buy a 1968 .308 that has never been fired it will be worth quite a lot more than a last-year .270 that's ridden behind the seat of a '93 Ford 4x4 since 1987.
How do you do that?  Last year of the tang safety...and I might have that slightly wrong...  . Just mean that the tang safety 77's just before the Mark II's that have been hunted hard and worked outdoors won't sell as much as an unused early production model. Incidently, I have a flat-bolt .250-3000...and no, it is not for sale... Dennis I meant how do you drive around with it in the back of a 1993 ford since 1987?
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tang rugers in my area bring 350.00 on average if in "good" condition (some even less). i saw one a couple weeks ago in 270 win with a 4x leupy. i believe the guy wanted 500.00. excellent condition might get you 400.00 for just the rifle. maybe a geographic or economic influence.
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If you buy a 1968 .308 that has never been fired it will be worth quite a lot more than a last-year .270 that's ridden behind the seat of a '93 Ford 4x4 since 1987.
How do you do that? Last year of the tang safety...and I might have that slightly wrong... . Just mean that the tang safety 77's just before the Mark II's that have been hunted hard and worked outdoors won't sell as much as an unused early production model. Incidently, I have a flat-bolt .250-3000...and no, it is not for sale... Dennis I meant how do you drive around with it in the back of a 1993 ford since 1987? You have to be very very good in futurism...or pay attention to what the hell you're writing...  . Shoulda been a '73 Ford...I had one, doncha know...  . Sorry about that...thought I knew what I wrote... Dennis
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Dennis,
I just had a guy trade me a M-77 tang-safety flat-bolt in .308 this last week-end. I wasn't aware they are particularly valuable... My plan is to rebarrel it to .358 Win or .250/3000 Ackley Imp. (I already have a bbl...)
Is it too valuable to modify?
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Sorry about that...thought I knew what I wrote...
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I picked up an M77ST in 7x57 last year, but I gave a bit more than $350 for it. It's in real nice shape. Kills bambi handily too. Also have an M77R MkII in 7x57. You don't see many MkIIs in 7x57. It shoots and CRFs like a dream. My MkII 280 also CRFs like a dream. I think the CRF MkIIs are my favorites of the M77s. Now if I could just find an M77RS MkII in 7x57, I could die happy.
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Dennis,
I just had a guy trade me a M-77 tang-safety flat-bolt in .308 this last week-end. I wasn't aware they are particularly valuable... My plan is to rebarrel it to .358 Win or .250/3000 Ackley Imp. (I already have a bbl...)
Is it too valuable to modify?
Edw Depends on what you want...but probably. Were it me, I would go to Ruger's website and get the date for manufacturer. Earlier the better, more or less, depending on conditions. Dunno what you gave for it, but selling it and buying a newer one might help pay for some of the parts... . Takes some effort to figure it all out, then of course it only matters if you get to sell it for the higher price... . Dennis
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Speaking of MK II 7x57's......... MK II 7x57 fer sell
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If it's a pre-1973 serial number flatbolt, it'll have a Douglas barrel. If thats the case, it's more valuable & I'd leave it be as is.
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I wonder if some folks just like the tang safety due to its location and just want the action to rebarrel it. I saw one the other day that got me to thinking that's a good location for a safety.
It's a great location for a safety........I don't with M77's because they be too dang heavy, but I own a couple tang safety M77's....... Casey
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I have a pair of them. Both are beat to hell wood stock/blue models. One is either a late year first year or second year according to Ruger .25-06 and the other is a last year .30-06.
I love the location of the safety. It's just like O/U shotgun and other guns I have.
Apparently it was a safety issue and the lawyers got invovled but the #1 still manages to have one located there.
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The flatbolts bring a bit more; in great shape, the odd calibers a bit more yet.
That said, the MkII is a better action - CRF, non-plunger ejector, safety that physically holds back the striker. True, the tang safety is more natural and convenient, just not as safe. Trigger is easier to work on, a real good one. On top of that, the barrels made in the past few years have a repuration for better accuracy. I've had several of the older ones (in the day when they were the newer ones), sporters in .220 Swift, .257 Roberts, .270, 7mm RM. None shot less than 1.5 MOA, most closer to 2"+. The only exception is one of the old flatbolt heavy barrel .220 Swifts, the only one that stayed around. I've seen reports that these had better barrels, but can't confirm.
Just my thoughts...
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I would say that the .284 Win caliber is highest price
for a tang safety. I see 250 Sav every now and then,
and 358s rarely.
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...the MkII is a better action - CRF, non-plunger ejector, safety that physically holds back the striker. Sorry to rain on your parade, GF1, but the MkII safety does not physically hold back the striker. The only thing it holds back is the trigger.
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Better have another look, you can see it from the outside - safety lever physically blocks the striker assembly.
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