Ruger 96/44

Name: Ruger 96/44
Model: Sturm Ruger 96/44
Caliber: .44 magnum
Type: lever action rifle
Scale: character
Skill: firearms
Ammo: 4
Ammo Container: internal magazine tube
Weight: 2.75kg
Cost: $550
Ammo Cost per Round: $0.88
Availability: 4
Fire Mode: lever action
Rate of Fire: 5 per round
Barrel Length: 46 centimeters
Range: 0-44/87/175/350m
Damage: 6D+2

Capsule: A lever action centerfire rifle has been introduced by Sturm, Ruger & Company. This is their Model 96/44, chambered for the .44 Mag. revolver cartridge. With its chunky, one-piece "American hardwood" stock, complete with barrel band, it looks a great deal like their popular 10/22 autoloading rimfire rifle, or their discontinued .44 Mag. autoloading carbine. Like other Ruger carbines, it has a gently curved buttplate, 18.5" barrel, detachable rotary magazine, and streamlined hammerless action. Visually, the main addition is the husky, curved operating lever, snugged up against a rather shapeless pistol grip. It is clearly intended as a brush country deer rifle.