10/22 build dates?

DaTeacha · 10-27-2009, 06:31 PM

I picked up a walnut stocked carbine today for a good price. The booklet has a '94 printing date. The SN is 115-40XXX. Does anyone know a link to the serial number and year of manufacture for 10/22s? Better, do you just happen to know when this one was made? I'm not sure when they switched to the basswood or whatever stocks instead of walnut, but I think they ran both for a while with a premium on the walnut.

captsquirrel · 10-27-2009, 09:14 PM

Ruger Rifle Serial Number History#

This should do it.

DaTeacha · 10-28-2009, 12:33 PM

THanks!

madcratebuilder · 10-29-2009, 07:26 AM

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Originally Posted by DaTeacha

I picked up a walnut stocked carbine today for a good price. The booklet has a '94 printing date. The SN is 115-40XXX. Does anyone know a link to the serial number and year of manufacture for 10/22s? Better, do you just happen to know when this one was made? I'm not sure when they switched to the basswood or whatever stocks instead of walnut, but I think they ran both for a while with a premium on the walnut.

Yes, there was a period you could get either walnut or beech.

So, is this 10/22 going to turn into 10/22itis? I have had my bout with it, now I just look for some of the older models with factory upgraded furniture. Ruger made a few fancy stocks for the 10/22.

DaTeacha · 11-02-2009, 02:48 PM

I've had the "itis" but have avoided purchasing another 'til this one. There is an unfired rifle model sitting in the rack, too, complete with the checkered stock. Very tempting, but I would want to use it, which might devalue it. Still, it's kind of simmering on the back burner of my wallet.

10-27-2009, 06:31 PM	#1
DaTeacha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: near Funk, Ohio Posts: 2,915	10/22 build dates? I picked up a walnut stocked carbine today for a good price. The booklet has a '94 printing date. The SN is 115-40XXX. Does anyone know a link to the serial number and year of manufacture for 10/22s? Better, do you just happen to know when this one was made? I'm not sure when they switched to the basswood or whatever stocks instead of walnut, but I think they ran both for a while with a premium on the walnut. __________________ Teach NRA -- If you're reading this, you should be a member. United, We Stand.

10-27-2009, 09:14 PM	#2
captsquirrel Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Las Vegas, NV. Posts: 1,569	Ruger Rifle Serial Number History# This should do it. __________________ "I have learned to use the word 'impossible' with the greatest caution." Werner Von Braun

10-28-2009, 12:33 PM	#3
DaTeacha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: near Funk, Ohio Posts: 2,915	THanks! __________________ Teach NRA -- If you're reading this, you should be a member. United, We Stand.

11-02-2009, 02:48 PM	#5
DaTeacha Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: near Funk, Ohio Posts: 2,915	I've had the "itis" but have avoided purchasing another 'til this one. There is an unfired rifle model sitting in the rack, too, complete with the checkered stock. Very tempting, but I would want to use it, which might devalue it. Still, it's kind of simmering on the back burner of my wallet. __________________ Teach NRA -- If you're reading this, you should be a member. United, We Stand.