Ruger 10/22 22 LR 50th Anniversary Design Contest Rifle

Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., in celebration of the 50th anniversary of the 10/22®, is proud to announce the 10/22® 50th Anniversary Design Contest Winning Rifle. This anniversary rifle, available only in 2014, takes the legendary action and renowned, reliable rotary magazine of the 10/22® and combines them with the best features of other popular Ruger® rifles. The result is a fun, versatile .22 rifle that enthusiasts of all ages are sure to enjoy.

Based on the original 10/22® rifle, this model features the ergonomic, lightweight black composite stock and the Ruger® Modular Stock System from the Ruger American Rimfire™ rifle. It also includes a protected, non-glare post front sight, ghost ring adjustable rear aperture sight, and Picatinny rail from the popular Gunsite Scout Rifle. The special edition rifle is rounded out with a precision-rifled, cold hammer-forged, stainless steel barrel, which is capped with a blued alloy steel SR-556®/Mini-14®-style, 1/2-28 thread flash suppressor.

To further recognize the 50th Anniversary, this rifle features a special, limited-time “50th Anniversary Logo” bolt marking, “The Ruger 10/22 • 22 LR - Fifty • 1964-2014” receiver markings and a commemorative “50th Anniversary Logo” box.

50th Anniversary Rifle Features

Lightweight Stock
Ergonomic, lightweight black composite stock designed for quick, easy handling that blends a classic look with modern forend contouring and grip serrations.

Modular Stock System
Ruger® Modular Stock System includes two interchangeable stock modules that provide comb height options for scope or iron sight use. Comes with long length of pull modules.

Scout Rifle-style Picatinny Rail
Allows for the mounting of modern optics.

Sights
Scout Rifle-style accurate sighting system with ghost ring adjustable rear aperture sight and a protected, non-glare post front sight.

Hammer-Forged Barrel
Stainless steel, cold hammer-forged barrel with blued alloy steel, 1/2”-28 thread flash suppressor for the fitting of most standard .22 caliber muzzle accessories.

Anniversary Markings and Box
Special, limited-time 50th Anniversary bolt and receiver markings and commemorative box.

50th Anniversary Rifle Specifications

• Manufacturer: Ruger
• Model: 10/22® 50th Anniversary Design Contest Winning Rifle
• Model Number: 11173
• Caliber: 22 LR
• Stock: Black Composite
• Capacity: 10
• Material: Stainless Steel
• Finish: Clear Satin
• Front Sight: Non-Glare Post
• Rear Sight: Ghost Ring Adjustable
• Barrel Length: 18.50”
• Overall Length: 37.00”
• Weight: 5.00 lbs.
• Length of Pull: 13.50”
• Twist: 1:16” RH
• Grooves: 6