Ruger .22 old or new? which one to get?
I found a old Mark I Ruger .22 auto at a gun shop in SUPER great shape. Maybe fired 100 times. The serial is 59xxx (1953) I think
He wants $175.00 for it and will give me a case. So should I buy the old one or new?
The dealer said the blue would be called a little better than 95%.
He wants $175.00 for it and will give me a case. So should I buy the old one or new?
The dealer said the blue would be called a little better than 95%.
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I have a MKI made in 1970 with 1000's of rounds thru it.
Who knows how long they last.
Nothing wrong with one with only a few 100 rounds thru it
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Hello one thing that might help you is the mark II has a slide hold open feature after the last shot. This comes in handy if you go to a range and need to have the slide back. 0 -
Buy the gun.
I WOULD RATHER BE DUCK HUNTING.0 -
A Ruger MK1 in the 59xxx serial range that is 95% is very well worth $175. My opinion as a serious Ruger collector is that the earlier the Ruger the better quality control they had. If you treat it well and keep it in good condition it will be worth even more later. duckhunter took my words when they simply said "buy the gun"! 0 -
buy the gun or if not tell me where it is and i will [:D]
to lock the slide open on a Mark I just pull the slide all the way to the rear and them put the safety on [;)]0 -
The Mark I Target Model made in the 1950's came in two barrel lengths. 6 7/8's & 5 1/4, the 6 7/8 is well worth $175 in the condition you describe. If it's the 5 1/4 you hit the jackpot, it would probably be worth 3 times that figure, if not more. They were made in very limited quanity as compared to the 6 7/8.
The reason I know is that the first firearm that I ever bought was a 5 1/4 Mark 1 Target.0 -
Changed my mind!
I think its the standers model
Had a guy tell me this!!
"That serial number of gun falls in the 'tapered ear' bolt range,1953.
This means it may have a 'two piece' bolt. They did this to save on steel for the Korean War effort. They turned the bolt down from a 1" piece of bar stock, instead of a 2" bar and they "pressed" a plate on the rear of the bolt ,to make the 'handle'.
I do NOT suggest you keep firing it, the plate can and will come loose and fall off."
Now I dont want that to happen!0 -
The standard model is good too. I have had several, and prefer the old standard model to them all. I have the shorter barreled model in the safe, as well as a Mark II with the long barrel. Can't do well with the newer one, but the old original is good on three inch square blocks of wood at fifty yards. A fellow was at the shooting range with his 22 rifle and trying to hit those blocks at fifty yards. I asked him if I could try, he agreed, brought out the ruger pistol, and hit eight out of nine shots. He asked how I did it, and I told him equipment, and lots and lots of practice. I want another one or two just in case I wear one out, I will have a spare. 0 -
Budvol - Welcome to the forum. Who are you going to believe? This gun shop hand or the multitude of experienced and knowledgeable crew at this site? If these guys tell you a White Leghorn hen dips snuff, lift its wing and a tin will fall out. I regret I do not have the opportunity to buy that little pistol at that price.
"If the zoo is closed, drop by the Senate. You'll get the
same feeling and you won't have to pay." Bob Dole0 -
So...does this old gun have "pressed" on plate on the rear of the bolt that is pressed on and can come off like the guy said or not? 0
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