These are the numbers, straight out of the Blue Book for a 90% rifle:
Standard Carbine $110. (with plain walnut stock)
Deluxe Sporter $184. (with checkered walnut stock, no barrel band)
Fingergroove Sporter $275. (Monte Carlo walnut stock, beavertail forearm)
Hope that helps.

 

So basically, a 67 model 10/22 with a no-warning barrel and walnut stock and a Weaver scope from the same timeframe is worthless except as a shooter? No problem there, but I thought there would be a little premium for them.

Maybe I'll buy it and part it out. I need another LTR for Appleseed anyway.

Thanks-

 

I would say first, that there are dudes out there, who want a 10.22 , and willpay and arm and leg, for a pre 70 10.22, and then it really , really comes down to this; what is the condition? if it is fabulous, I guaranty that someone will give up more money than that , for a nice one.

 

I certainly wouldn't call it 'fabulous' as far as condition. I'd give the stock about 85%; the scope seems functional, and the action works well. You can tell its been used, but not really abused for its age. I'm going to pick it up and see how it shoots and make sure the scope zeros out OK. If I can't sell it, it just may be my son's first rifle (he just turned 2).

thx-
Byrdman

 

blue book has little to do with the value of these older 10/22s. folks will pay more than the cost of a new one to get the older rcvr and walnut stock along with the metal buttplate.

 

Blue book looks low to me!

Que's right! A ot of folks will pay more for an old 10/22 than a new.

I paid $400 for a 90%, 69 Finger groove,
and would pay over $200 for a nice old carbine. If I was in the market:bthumb:

 

If I read the serial number correctly, it is a "D" (for duplicate) S/N. This fact alone makes it more valuable as a collectible 10/22. Reference Workmans book about the D serial numbers. The Blue Book has very little relevance regarding the pricing of older, collectible 10/22s. I personally think the older 10/22s are much better made then the junk rifles Ruger is turning out today.

 

Yeah, I just got his book, and, according to his research, my rifle doesn't exist. He has all the 'D' prefix numbers starting at D895xx, and mine is numbered D892xx. That places it as a 1966 model...It does have the raked walnut stock, and I think the dimpled barrel band screw.

As I learn more and more, its getting more and more interesting...

 

Makes we wonder?

Hi, reading this post about the older 22's and you've got me thinking about the rifle I just purchased 2 days ago. I bought it from a local dealer for $150, and it's a brand new 1989 model that's never been fired. I was planning on going to the range this weekend and having some fun with it, but from what I've been reading, I'm thinking of not using it because of the potential value. What do you think?

 

Hi, reading this post about the older 22's and you've got me thinking about the rifle I just purchased 2 days ago. I bought it from a local dealer for $150, and it's a brand new 1989 model that's never been fired. I was planning on going to the range this weekend and having some fun with it, but from what I've been reading, I'm thinking of not using it because of the potential value. What do you think?

Shoot it. I shoot my no prefix, pre warning 4 digit serial early 1965 carbine.

 

I payed 100$ for a comlete 10/22 action that the serial # came out to be a 68' model. It has the 2 rail reciever that the bolt rides in and it is anodized. Alot of people like the older ones.
ez

 

I think it is great that you have a more than likely original "D" rifle that is not on Workman's list. It would be great to write to Ruger and get a factory letter on this rifle. They would be the definitive source on how it left the factory. I do believe you have a correct rifle, from how you are describing it. I collected 10/22s for many years. Workmans book is the definitive book on 10/22s, yet there are always rifles that turn up after the book was printed. Great collectible 10/22.

 

Anyone that sold that rifle for the $110 quoted would have be seriously disturbed!!!

It is worth more to me and many, many others than ANY brand new in the box 10/22 of recent manufacture. Around here even the beaters are $175 IF you can find a used one.

I believe that rifle could be sold here for $250 and maybe more if it turns out to be some rare variation. Could even be a bit more. With the classic old Weaver the value only goes up.

New ones are $229 at Bass Pro and not worth it to me. I would be much happier with the rifle you describe at $50 more than new.

 

Quick update; just got validation from Ruger, D892xx was built in Septermber of 1966 and is a valid serial number.

Time to get her cleaned up and post some pics!

Byrdman

 

Seems to me like I lucked out then with mine. I found my dads old 10/22 at my sisters house and Ruger says it was made in either November of 1960 or 1965, they can't be sure because those files were destroyed by a flood. It's all metal, blued, metal butt plate and trigger, collapsible iron sights and copper sight on the muzzle and it has a 3 - 7 x 20 weaver scope on it. The wood is in perfect condition but she could use a good cleaning.

 

BTW, it couldn't have been produced in 1960; production of the 10/22 didn't start until 1964. Check their website for serial # ranges, or PM me the serial # and I'll check a reference I picked up.

Byrdman

 

Quick update...I just received a letter from S,R & Co. validating my serial # and production date. It came in a packet with a new 10/22 manual (very different from the original, I'm guessing!) and their 2008 catalog.

Great customer service, if I must say so.

I tore down the 10/22 last week, and, to be honest, it didn't seem as if it had been cleaned since it came out of the factory. Its all clean now, and going back together this weekend. Might even be able to shoot a few rounds through it to verify function and re-zero the scope.

Pics to follow!
Byrdman

 

Called Ruger Customer Service last week about my no prefix 4 digit, 55xx carbine and the sweey young lady told me it was manufactured in October of 1964.

 

You just un earthed a 19 year old thread, I would say your rifle is worth $400 if somebody is looking for an oldie.

 

I picked up a 1967 with Overton Walnut stock and all metal parts for $295 a couple years ago. Really enjoy shooting this carbine.