Classic VI Takedown 10/22

[Ruger8r]

I've always fancied a takedown 10/22 and this one was irresistibly priced. It cearly is Chief AJ lineage with nice wood. I never thought I would buy a new 10/22 but this is too cool. The forend wood has a unique "figure" like a knot's edge. Anyone know how many Talo made?
(You may have noticed that I changed my handle to Ruger8r from Carbineguy. I found someone with that name on the other forum so I changed mine to more reflect my collecting and then registered it over there.)
Some pics:

[gunman42782]

Nice wood on that one!

[Ruger8r]

Yep, I definitely bought the wood. Shows Lots of pores and, in a switch, the forearm is the best piece. Looks like they're still in production but out of stock everywhere and currently unavailable from TALO per my FFL. Love my new take-down speed-stick.

[Watertender]

Very nice! I made up a stainless 10-22 with a 16 inch barrel and TruGlo sights and a straight grip stock out of parts that I came up with. It has a BX trigger and it's the nicest shooting and carrying little carbine that you can imagine.

[Ruger8r]

Nice looking rifle! The chief had something there.
TALO put out a similar 50th model and this one with a Schnabel forearm.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1037879154
Did you see this?
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1041786996

[JAYDAWG]

Did you see this?
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1041786996

Wow,
I doubt anyone will bite.
Way over priced.......

[Watertender]

I also made up one in blue. With the 16 inch barrel they balance perfectly. The stock configuration makes for easy handling and the BX trigger and TruGlo sights add to the overall package. I put an extended magazine on it to see how it feels and the original 10-22 box magazine is the way to go.

[Ruger8r]

I agree' Jaydawg, but the way things are going...?
It might be worth it, however, to whomever has #47 as it comes with personal correspondence and docs for that gun. Strange.
Are those takeoff stocks, Watertender? Double nice!

[Watertender]

Yes the stocks came from Ebay. I like tinkering with the basic design of the 10-22 and trying different things. I made the blued one first and liked it so much that I found the parts to make a stainless version. I did the same thing with a couple of International stocks and BX triggers in both blued and stainless as well.

[Ruger8r]

I've seen new international stocks for sale and thought about a project but was not set up to drill and tap the front sight band for the cover screw.
I can't believe someone took the special stocks off of limited edition guns to scavenge barreled actions. But, hey... I'd buy it for a project if one comes up.