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Colt Super
I have a pre-Mark Ruger semi-auto .22LR pistol, very similar to the one in this auction side listing:

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=162808465

It has been re-finished with some sort of coating (maybe paint ??), and the roll marks are not clean.

It has black plastic grip panels, with the Ruger eagle molded into them.

The serial number near the breach is 11-61631.

1) I am curious about the date of manufacture ??

2) Do you think there would be any point in sending it to Ruger for refinishing in the original blue ??

3) Any idea what Ruger would charge ??

4) Has anyone had Ruger refinish a firearm, and how did it turn out ??

Thanks, again, MEN.

Doug
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  • rufe-snow
    It's a "Standard Model", probably dating to the early 70's. There very common pistols, that even when factory original and in excellent condition don't sell for big bucks. From your description your's seems to be a shooter grade. I wouldn't be putting any money into it. Shoot it in the condition it's in, and enjoy it.
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  • duckhunter
    www.ruger.com for DOM.
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  • laytonj1
    Per Rugers site, it's a Mark I made in 1972.
    http://www.ruger.com/service/productHistory.html#

    Jim
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  • rufe-snow
    quote:Originally posted by laytonj1
    Per Rugers site, it's a Mark I made in 1972.
    http://www.ruger.com/service/productHistory.html#

    Jim



    Mark I's had adjustable sights. Standard Models had fixed sights. Both Mark I's and Standard Models were made until approximately 1980. When Ruger started selling the Mark II's.
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  • Colt Super
    Thank you all.

    Ya got me covered...

    again.

    Doug
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  • ruger41
    Doug I have a Standard Model that is from the 1960's that was basically given to me--it was totally covered in light rust from being kept in a garage for 20 years in a gun rug. I sent it back to Ruger and for $80 they refinished it and even put in new springs where needed. It came out beautiful and I honestly would have a hard time telling it had been refinished as they did a fantastic job.
    How much is the guy asking for it--honestly I would not pay more than $125 for a Standard Model that has been "painted" as you describe it.
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  • Colt Super
    I already own it. Got it purty cheap last year.

    The finish looks pretty rugged, so maybe I'll use it for a bait box gun.. or get a can for it.

    I've never shot it so it's not on the top of keep-it-pristine guns.

    Thank you.

    Doug
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  • oneoldsap
    I'm not sure when they switched the trademark medallion from Red to Black but I do know that it was done to honor Bill's founding partner
    Mr. Sturm after his death . The Red Bird is only used on commerative models now. I have a standard model that I bought in 1964 that has the Red medallion !
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  • lcdrdanr
    The switch from Red medallion to Black medallion was fairly early on in Ruger History, something like 1952 IIRC. Certainly before the 1960's. There has also been some discussion regarding the Silver bird/Black background versus Black Bird/Silver background medallion but I'm not familiar with that issue.

    It's only been recently (last 10 or 15 years) that the red medallion has been seen again.

    Oh, yeah, and I agree that the OP firearm is a nice to have shooter but not worth putting the money in to refinish if there is no sentimental value attached to it.

    Dan R
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  • Colt Super
    That's the way I'll go.

    I actually started the thread because I've been thinking about threading the barrel and adding a silencer, but I didn't want to destroy any collector value the pistol may have had.

    Thanks to all of you... again.

    Doug
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