Ruger Dearstalker & Deerfield carbine

DesertFox01 · 11-18-2005, 04:26 PM

what is the difference between the deerstalker and the deerfield carbines the semi-auto 44magnum ones? and how do you tell the manufacture date on the deerstalker?

blackhawkkid308 · 11-19-2005, 04:19 AM

the deerstalker was the first design 44magnum carbine by ruger, ruger was sued by ithaca shotguns over the similarity of the name. ithaca had the deerslayer shotgun. ithaca won the lawsuit and ruger dropped the deerstalker after only approx 3,750 units. (1961-1962) later units were just called model 44 carbine. the later ones were manufactured until 1985. the deerfield is the latest version and is made like the mini-14 style rifle. the first design deerstalker had an enclosed bolt and a 4 shot tubular mag, the later model deerfield has a drop magazine like the 10-22. in my opinion the earlier designs were the better of the lot, and are worth more money on sale or purchase. if you want a 44mag carbine check out the mech-tech conversion carbines that uses a 1911 pistol lower frame to make it work, they are a blast. just my 2 cents worth.
blackhawkkid223

DesertFox01 · 11-19-2005, 08:49 PM

k thanks thats everything i needed to know

blackhawkkid308 · 11-19-2005, 09:27 PM

you are welcome
blackhawkkid223

11-18-2005, 04:26 PM	#1
DesertFox01 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 10	Ruger Dearstalker & Deerfield carbine what is the difference between the deerstalker and the deerfield carbines the semi-auto 44magnum ones? and how do you tell the manufacture date on the deerstalker? __________________ In the absence of orders, go find something and kill it

11-19-2005, 04:19 AM	#2
blackhawkkid308 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: pensacola florida Posts: 811	Re: Ruger Dearstalker & Deerfield carbine the deerstalker was the first design 44magnum carbine by ruger, ruger was sued by ithaca shotguns over the similarity of the name. ithaca had the deerslayer shotgun. ithaca won the lawsuit and ruger dropped the deerstalker after only approx 3,750 units. (1961-1962) later units were just called model 44 carbine. the later ones were manufactured until 1985. the deerfield is the latest version and is made like the mini-14 style rifle. the first design deerstalker had an enclosed bolt and a 4 shot tubular mag, the later model deerfield has a drop magazine like the 10-22. in my opinion the earlier designs were the better of the lot, and are worth more money on sale or purchase. if you want a 44mag carbine check out the mech-tech conversion carbines that uses a 1911 pistol lower frame to make it work, they are a blast. just my 2 cents worth. blackhawkkid223 __________________ 9-11-01 lest we forget AMEN

11-19-2005, 08:49 PM	#3
DesertFox01 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Posts: 10	Re: Ruger Dearstalker & Deerfield carbine k thanks thats everything i needed to know __________________ In the absence of orders, go find something and kill it

11-19-2005, 09:27 PM	#4
blackhawkkid308 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: pensacola florida Posts: 811	Re: Ruger Dearstalker & Deerfield carbine you are welcome blackhawkkid223 __________________ 9-11-01 lest we forget AMEN

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