Ruger Auctions No.3 Rifle In Support Of SASP
SASP Founding Partner Sponsor, Ruger has resumed scheduled firearm auctions with all proceeds to benefit SASP. These auctions feature rare firearms from the Ruger vault and will help support youth shooting sports.
This week’s auction item is a .223 Remington caliber, single-shot rifle. The serial number, 132-32765, tells us this rifle was roll marked on March 27, 1981. This rifle has never been sold. The .223 Rem. caliber first appeared in the 1978 Ruger Firearms catalog and was described as, “A modern rifle in the classic style . . .(with) a fast-to-use American style lever. The No. 3 is compact, lightweight and powerful.” Features include: a 22 inch barrel; American walnut stock; barrel band forend attachment; curved buttplate; gold bead front sight and folding leaf adjustable rear sight. It has a sliding tang safety and the barrel is drilled and tapped for Ruger bases and rings. Please Note: The stock has some tiny blemishes. Additional photos of this rifle can be viewed on our website at Ruger.com. The Ruger No. 3 Carbine will be shipped in its original rifle box along with an original instruction manual, original marketing materials and locking device. The rifle is being sold “as is.” The purchaser assumes all liability for its safe and proper ownership, storage, use, and resale. The rifle is a part of the Ruger factory collection in Southport, Connecticut. A Certificate of Authenticity will be mailed to the winner of the auction. Note: the winner of this auction will be responsible for paying the Federal Excise Tax of $17.45.
