Ruger Model 96/22 22LR Lever Action Carbine *SOLD*

Product Description

Ruger Model 96/22 .22LR Lever Action Carbine were manufactured between 1996 and 2009. This one is a 1998 model and features a short-throw lever action, cross button safety and a visible cocking lever. The .22 LR 96/22 feeds from the same magazines as the popular Ruger 10/22 series. From the factory, it comes with the standard flush-fitting 10-round rotary magazine. Since it shares the magazine with the 10/22, the capacities available for the 96/22 include 10, 25, 50, etc. It utilizes the same v-block and barrels from the late model v-block style Ruger 77/22. Because of this, with an Allen key the original barrel can be replaced with a 77/22 barrel. To use a 10/22 barrel, the process is the same as converting a 10/22 barrel for use in a 77/22. Both the 77/22 and 96/22 have dual, opposed extractors. A slot for the left side extractor must be cut into a 10/22 barrel to use it in a 96/22 or 77/22. This rifle is in near as new condition having been stored away for many years and unused. Comes with a HUNTER 6×40 Image Moving scope and one 10 round magazine.