Ruger .22lr standard

[RawHP]

The Mark 1 and the standard are two different pistols. Standard has fixed sights while the MK 1 will have adjustable sights.

irh

I think they're the same. In 1950 the target version was introduced, which had the adjustable sights. The other version(s) still had fixed sights.

I don't think there was really a MK I until there was a "MK II". At least it wasn't stamped on the pistol after it came out, but not on the MK I.

[Robert1234]

I believe the MKI was the target version. Heavier barrels and adjustable sights. No Mark I markings on it, same lower receiver, just heavier, longer barrels and adjustable sights.

Or I could be wrong and it could be something completely different.

[TMB 1]

I got a longer (5.5" I believe) tapered Ruger Standard Pistol, made in 1967, in very good conditioni about three months ago for $360.00, with one magazine, no box or papers.

I know there will be eighteen people telling you to "spend no more than $200.00 on one" or "I got one for $100.00", but good luck finding one for those prices.

How bad do you want it? I didn't buy it to collect, so as long as it was in good shape (and it was other than in serious need of a deep cleaning) and shoots well, that's all I cared about. And if I could fine another in that price range locally, I'd buy it.

I also got a High Standard HD-Military with a 4.5" barrel, in excellent condition for $400.00. No box, no papers, two magazines that work perfectly. Super accurate.

Yes, I'm sure most of you wouldn't spend more than $150.00 for that, but good luck finding one in that condition for less than I spent.

^This^

I did just about the same thing. Ruger Standard with 4.5" barrel in good condition with two mags and leather Hunter holster for $350 and an excellent condition High Standard HB 4.5" barrel with two mags and leather Hunter holster $450.

If I was in a free state I probably could have found the Ruger for less, not sure about the High Standard HB.

[ironhorse1]

I don't know why this is so hard. If one Googles Ruger just about anything one would need to know is out there.

All early frames were A100 type and I believe that this was the case up until 1982 with the introduction of the MK 2.

The MK I's were marked and had the safety warning roll marks probably sometime after 1974. I purchased my bull barrel model in 1982 the last year for the MK I. After that they incorporated the empty magazine hold open and the back of the slide was cut with finger grooves.



irh

[ironhorse1]

The Mark I Target was not marked Target as seen in the photo.

There is a Mark II standard and a Mark II Target. There are lots of variations of barrel types and lengths and a few rare pricey models to be found.

A Government Target model or a Standard model marked "Hecho En Mexico"

will cost more. Find one with the red emblem on the grips and you have found a very early model.

Having models in various barrel lengths, sight configurations and stainless models to boot with over three million made expect to find many choices.

irh

[Robert1234]

I don't know why this is so hard. If one Googles Ruger just about anything one would need to know is out there.

All early frames were A100 type and I believe that this was the case up until 1982 with the introduction of the MK 2.

The MK I's were marked and had the safety warning roll marks probably sometime after 1974. I purchased my bull barrel model in 1982 the last year for the MK I. After that they incorporated the empty magazine hold open and the back of the slide was cut with finger grooves.



irh

Well, like I said, I could be wrong. But in my defense, its not "completely" different.

[Robert1234]

The Mark I Target was not marked Target as seen in the photo.

There is a Mark II standard and a Mark II Target. There are lots of variations of barrel types and lengths and a few rare pricey models to be found.

A Government Target model or a Standard model marked "Hecho En Mexico"

will cost more. Find one with the red emblem on the grips and you have found a very early model.

Having models in various barrel lengths, sight configurations and stainless models to boot with over three million made expect to find many choices.

irh

Government Target models have had asking prices in the $1,000.00 range when they show up in the Calguns For Sale forum.

I'd like to have one, it not willing to p!$$ my money away for it.

Hell everyone seems to thing "off roster" means these $350.00 guns have turned into gold. To those people I say "good luck with the sale".

[TMB 1]

I believe the MKI was the target version. Heavier barrels and adjustable sights. No Mark I markings on it, same lower receiver, just heavier, longer barrels and adjustable sights.

Or I could be wrong and it could be something completely different.

Well, like I said, I could be wrong. But in my defense, its not "completely" different.

You was right. If it has MARK I stamped on it, it has adjustable rear sights, heavier barrel and same front sight as target model making it a target version.

[TMB 1]

Government Target models have had asking prices in the $1,000.00 range when they show up in the Calguns For Sale forum.

I'd like to have one, it not willing to p!$$ my money away for it.

Hell everyone seems to thing "off roster" means these $350.00 guns have turned into gold. To those people I say "good luck with the sale".

That seems like a crazy high price. The Government Target is one of the models that is worth more $. I wouldn't think that much, but more than $350 especially if in very good condition with box and proof target.

The first brand new 22lr handgun I bought after I turned 21 was a Government Target Model, it's still a tack driver and I still have it and will until I can't shoot it or die, then one of my grandchildren will get it.

[RawHP]

I don't know why this is so hard. If one Googles Ruger just about anything one would need to know is out there.

All early frames were A100 type and I believe that this was the case up until 1982 with the introduction of the MK 2.

The MK I's were marked and had the safety warning roll marks probably sometime after 1974. I purchased my bull barrel model in 1982 the last year for the MK I. After that they incorporated the empty magazine hold open and the back of the slide was cut with finger grooves.


irh

Got it. I think we're on different subjects. I saw the original post was on the Ruger Standard, which I believe meant the standard, whether MK I, MK II, MK III or MK IV means the fixed sight tapered barrel original configuration. You mentioned the MK I, and my comment was on the standard (meaning from the series standpoint, the "MK I" Standard was not marked that way). I agree that the MK I Target was marked, and was marketed under the name MK I Target Model.

[newbie1234]

Government Target models have had asking prices in the $1,000.00 range when they show up in the Calguns For Sale forum.

I'd like to have one, it not willing to p!$$ my money away for it.

Hell everyone seems to thing "off roster" means these $350.00 guns have turned into gold. To those people I say "good luck with the sale".

deal at Larrysguns .

http://www.larrysguns.com/Products/Ruger-6-78-Govt-Target-Pistol-22lr__pis_used_rug_284.aspx

[RawHP]

Government Target models have had asking prices in the $1,000.00 range when they show up in the Calguns For Sale forum.

I'd like to have one, it not willing to p!$$ my money away for it.

Hell everyone seems to thing "off roster" means these $350.00 guns have turned into gold. To those people I say "good luck with the sale".

deal at Larrysguns .
http://www.larrysguns.com/Products/R...d_rug_284.aspx

Are you teasing the poor guy?

[Chaos47]

I don't know why this is so hard. If one Googles Ruger just about anything one would need to know is out there.

All early frames were A100 type and I believe that this was the case up until 1982 with the introduction of the MK 2.

The MK I's were marked and had the safety warning roll marks probably sometime after 1974. I purchased my bull barrel model in 1982 the last year for the MK I. After that they incorporated the empty magazine hold open and the back of the slide was cut with finger grooves.

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irh

Early frames are called A54 but are not marked that in any way. A54 only take "early" or A54 grips. These take magazines with the button on the right. You can use MKII and MKIII magazines in an A54 frame but you have to dissemble it and move the button to the right side.

They moved to A100 in 1971 and marked those frames with A100 under the grips on the left side.
A100 can take "late" MKI or MKII/III grips. They use MKII and MKIII magazines.

https://www.wirthweinguns.com/Ruger-Frames.php