In some ways it’s hard to believe that the Ruger 10/22 has been around for 60 years already, but on the other hand I grew up shooting one, and while I’m not quite that old myself, I’m closer to it than not! I expected the anniversary edition to be a wood stock with some fancy, maybe gold inlaid engraving or something, but it’s actually a really slick, practical looking rifle. Nothing wrong with commemorative guns, but I prefer something that I’ll want to take out and use, and the 60th anniversary gun is just that. Here’s their recent press release on the gun.
Ruger Celebrates the 60th Anniversary of the 10/22 Rifle
In celebration of the 60th Anniversary of the timeless 10/22 rimfire carbine, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. is proud to introduce the Sixth Edition of the Ruger Collector’s Series – the 60th Anniversary 10/22 Carbine. Accompanied by unique collector’s memorabilia, this Sixth Edition of the Ruger Collector’s Series is a great way to start a 10/22 collection, add to an existing collection, or simply celebrate the 10/22 rifle’s 60th Anniversary.
This rifle features a stainless steel barrel and silver-finished receiver paired with a Gray Magpul Hunter X-22 stock. The blackened bolt is laser engraved with a unique 60th Anniversary marking. The rifle is accented with a red bolt handle and trigger while incorporating popular 10/22 features like a non-glare blade front sight, ghost ring adjustable rear aperture sight, extended magazine release, and a Picatinny rail. The anniversary model also retains common 10/22 features like the push-button, cross-bolt manual safety and ½”-28 threaded cold hammer-forged barrel that accommodates popular muzzle accessories.
The 60th Anniversary 10/22 ships in a Collector’s Series box with a Sixth Edition Ruger Collector’s Series metal street sign and pin.
Specifications:
Stock: Gray Magpul Hunter X-22
Front Sight: Protected Blade
Rear Sight: Adjustable Ghost Ring
Capacity: 10
Overall Length: 38.50″
Barrel Length: 18.50″
Length of Pull: 12.50″ – 14.50″
Barrel Material: Stainless Steel
Barrel Finish: Satin Stainless
Thread Pattern: 1/2″-28
Weight: 5.7 lb.
Grooves: 6
Twist: 1:16″ RH
Suggested Retail: $639
- Sixth Edition Ruger Collector’s Series 60th Anniversary 10/22 rifles feature a unique 60th Anniversary bolt marking and are accented with a red charging handle and trigger. The 60th Anniversary 10/22 ships in a Collector’s Series box with a Sixth Edition Ruger Collector’s Series metal street sign and pin.
- Equipped with a Magpul Hunter X-22 stock made from high quality reinforced polymer and features an ergonomic grip, adjustable length of pull and comb height to fit a wide variety of shooters, multiple sling mounting options, a non-slip rubber buttpad, and M-LOK slots for accessory attachment.
- This legendary action is a tried and true Ruger design that ensures consistent, reliable performance.
- Detachable 10-round rotary magazine features a unique rotor to separate cartridges and provide reliable feeding.
- Easy-to-use, extended magazine release provides smooth, no-fuss removal of flush-mounted magazine.
- Precision-rifled, cold hammer-forged barrel capped with a Ruger® flash suppressor mounted with a 1/2″-28 thread.
- Positive, push-button, cross-bolt manual safety.
- Factory-installed Picatinny rail with adjustable rear aperture ring sight.
- Heat-stabilized, glass-filled, polymer trigger housing assembly is precision made of high-tech material for improved manufacturing tolerances, impact and abrasion-resistance and an unmatched ability to withstand the elements.
- The receiver and stock combine to create classic lines for attractive styling.
Ruger Collector’s Series 10/22