Ruger 44 mag barrel

[BigBlue 94]

Recently picked up a rifle length stainless ruger 44 mag barrel. Planning to use it for a custom falling/rolling block single shot rifle.

It looks just like a 10/22 barrel. Ive never seen a 99/44, 96/44, or 44 carbine in stainless. So i assume its off a M77/44. Can anyone confirm this? Its a bit dirty, but the rifling is nice and crisp.

 

[BigBlue 94]

Also, from tip to tip it is 18.5" long.

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

Not without a photo.

For a project idea, I put a Garcia/Star .44 Magnum barrel on a Martini-Enfield action about 25 years ago and haven't regretting it:

 

[BigBlue 94]

Not without a photo.

For a project idea, I put a Garcia/Star .44 Magnum barrel on a Martini-Enfield action about 25 years ago and haven't regretting it:

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Thats about the style of rifle im going for. But ill make the action myself. Only paid 25 bucks for the barrel. Couldnt pass it up at that price.

 

[trekker73]

Certainly looks like one. Very nice deal

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

Might could be a 77/44, but I haven't seen the barrels of either of the other Ruger 44 carbines to be definite.

Don't recall whether the autoloader or levergun were offered in stainless though -- the 77/44 was for sure since I've got one.



That dovetail on the underside is in a good spot for a threaded insert to hold the forend of a single-shot two-piece stock!

 

[adcoch1]

This looks like a 77/44 barrel to me. Can't say for sure though. This is going to be a cool project!

 

[adcoch1]

Not without a photo.

For a project idea, I put a Garcia/Star .44 Magnum barrel on a Martini-Enfield action about 25 years ago and haven't regretting it:

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Dave, if you ever decide to sell...

 

[Dave DeLaurant]

Dave, if you ever decide to sell...

Only if you outlive me ...

 

[adcoch1]

Only if you outlive me ...

Haha, great answer.

 

[greyling22]

The 77/44 was the only one I ever saw in stainless. Also, wouldn't the autoloader 44's have a gas port in them? That's got to be the 77/44 barrel.

As a project idea, do you think the bolt face on a 7.62x39(or 6.5 grendel) howa mini action or Ruger American could be opened up to take a 44 mag? No idea if the barrel threads are remotely comparable, just spit balling ideas.

 

[BigBlue 94]

The 77/44 was the only one I ever saw in stainless. Also, wouldn't the autoloader 44's have a gas port in them? That's got to be the 77/44 barrel.

As a project idea, do you think the bolt face on a 7.62x39(or 6.5 grendel) howa mini action or Ruger American could be opened up to take a 44 mag? No idea if the barrel threads are remotely comparable, just spit balling ideas.

My 99/44 Deerfield Carbine does have a gas port. Didnt think about that when i posted. My 96/44 lever action obviously does not have a gas port. Dont think ive ever had it out of its stock to look at the under side of the barrel.