Need info on M77 MK II Varmint/Target rifle

[Marine1968]

Looking for information about a recent Ruger rifle acquisition. Here's the info:

M77 MK II action , 3 pos. safety, brown laminated stock with beavertail forend. Receiver is blued, factory bull barrel is stainless. Caliber is 243 Win.

Thanks for any info about this rifle.

Always STRAC

[T.A.Workman]

Sir,
Your rifle (1992) was one of about 1500 of the 1st stainless MKII Target Rifles. They had the barrels ready before the SS receiver's caught up. I have a .220 Swift in that configuration. The first barrels are polished SS the latter barrels were "Target Grey" in finish.

There is a picture on page 256 of Wilsons book "Ruger & His Guns.
Best,
Terry