Ruger 44 mag early model #57819 built in 1963, crisp tight short throw action with 4 rd capacity . 18" barrel with shinny bore and sharp rifling, Leupold M8-4X Compact scope with clear optics and Weaver mts. Very nice leather sling and recoil pad, metal finish and wood furniture in excellent condition 99%. At 6 lbs the Ruger 44 mag is an excellent whitetail brush gun highly accurate in ranges up to 150 yrds. Storm Ruger produced the 44 mag carbine from 1961 to 1985 makeing this rifle a great addition to any collection. reach out for any questions, thanks for looking.