Ruger M77 Mark II Safari Magnum Cabela's Special Editions

[dhughes66]

Hi Everyone,
I am wondering if anyone has any information on these rifles. My Dad and I have collected over the years the complete set of Ruger M77 Mark II Safari Magnum rifles that were Cabela's Special Editions. I believe they were made between 2006 and 2008. As you can see from the pictures, they have a gold lion on the 375 H&H, a cape buffalo on the 416 Rigby, and a elephant on the 458 Lott. We have tried to research them to see how many were made for the Cabela's special run of them, but have not had any luck. They are beautiful rifles. The 375 we bought new in 2007 and have bought the other two used over the years since. Any ideas?
Thanks,

 

[Muskox]

Special runs are only valuable to the right person.

Whatever the going rate for a normal Ruger Safari Magnum is in the same condition, if these have nicer wood and good engraving you could probably plus it up 10-30%.

Maybe more to the right buyer.

Never heard of them. There were a lot of special Cabelas rifles in those days. I think the Jack O'Connor limited edition M70's and Sako 75's or 80's that looked like the Pre-Garcia Sakos were also available at that time.

 

[Altitude sickness]

Ruger should have that number.

 

[cajunchefray]

Ruger should have that number.

Yes I would call Ruger, or possibly the Ruger Collectors Association.
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There is another website out there that is a Forum for Rugers. Search those terms.

I remember seeing a 375 and 416 at my local Cabelas years ago. The engraving and gold inlay was nice for a rifle from a major manufacturer.

 

[Finprof]

Do all RSMs have animals engraved in gold on the floor plate?? I thought this was standard on RSMs. My 375 has a lion.

 

[cajunchefray]

Do all RSMs have animals engraved in gold on the floor plate?? I thought this Iwas standard on RSMs. My 375 has a lion.

All 3 calibers I have owned, just standard models had no engraving on the floor plate.
I would check the serial number and call Ruger.

 

[dhughes66]

I believe my Dad tried calling Ruger several years ago about it and didn't get anywhere at that time, but probably worth trying them again. Thanks for the suggestion.

 

[cajunchefray]

I believe my Dad tried calling Ruger several years ago about it and didn't get anywhere at that time, but probably worth trying them again. Thanks for the suggestion.

PM sent.

 

[ActionBob]

I have all 3 of those plus several others without any engraving. No idea how many were made but if anyone finds out, please post here on this thread!

 

[DTW]

I have all 3 of those plus several others without any engraving. No idea how many were made but if anyone finds out, please post here on this thread!

I’m envious of you bob! I love those guns, I’m sorry I cannot tell you how many were made. I only hope I can find one someday.