Value of my MKI - pics
Checking to see what kind of value this has.
There is no noticeable wear whatsoever on the gun. The original 9rd mag only shows the faintest bluing loss of the edges of the lips.
S/N puts it as a 1965 model.
Have been told it has the larger font serial number and there is no "INC" in the company address. I was told these were "scarce" by a poster on the Ruger Forum.
I bought it as a shooter, and probably will shoot it, but if it has collector value I'd prefer to use it as a range toy only and carry my MKIIs in the field.
Any info is much appreciated.
There is no noticeable wear whatsoever on the gun. The original 9rd mag only shows the faintest bluing loss of the edges of the lips.
S/N puts it as a 1965 model.
Have been told it has the larger font serial number and there is no "INC" in the company address. I was told these were "scarce" by a poster on the Ruger Forum.
I bought it as a shooter, and probably will shoot it, but if it has collector value I'd prefer to use it as a range toy only and carry my MKIIs in the field.
Any info is much appreciated.
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Mark 1's were made for almost 30 years from the early 50's to the early 80's. Locally I've seen them in the $250-$350 range. Although there are some pricer variations like the U.S. marked ones bought by the military in the 75,000-150,000 range. I'm not familiar with the marking variations on the one you have. Most folks other then hard core collectors wouldn't know the difference. 0 -
Thanks for the reply.
The hard core collectors/or those knowledgeable with these specific attributes are who I'm hoping will chime in.0 -
Ruf,
Just received confirmation it's value is in the $350 range due to the condition and markings.
Now just need to find an original mag or two.
Was told when it hts the 50yr mark (2015) it should go a bit higher.0 -
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Ruf,
Just received confirmation it's value is in the $350 range due to the condition and markings.
Now just need to find an original mag or two.
Was told when it hts the 50yr mark (2015) it should go a bit higher.
Unless it is of that era, and in NIB condition, including the box and paper work, don't expect it to make any large contributions to your retirement fund. At best, in the stated NIB condition, you are talking $500.00-600.00. If it were a Colt Woodsman series, that would be into the four digits, depending on condition.
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Thanks TSR,
No box or paper unfortunately. But still almost new - hence the $350.
I only paid $185 for it and bought it as a shooter, and since it's only valued at around $350, it's definitely going to be shot a lot more.0 -
I am pretty sure you could get a dealer with the "know", to swap you even up for a new MK III anything you wanted...si its value would be more than the $350.00 stated...but, it is a lot of fun to shoot those oldies, just because they were made with a lot more craftsmanship than they are today...back when the beancounter's done their job, and kept their mouth shut.
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Have one of each of the MKII and MKIII stainless targets in the safe now. The MKI Target was the only one I didn't have.
If it weren't for the damned ugly "loaded chamber" bar and the mag disconnect on the MKIII it'd be "the" perfect Ruger 22lr.
But, like many of my other newer firearms, it'll probably be sold off/traded for something older and less lawyered up.0
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