Did I I.D. this pistol correctly?

[Joe Smith]

We have had a Ruger Mark II for a while and we shoot it often. It's a great little gun. But tonight I actually sat down and looked at it and noticed that it does not say Mark II.

Well that was interesting.

So I hit the internets and noticed two things that would indicate a "standard" model.

• No bolt hold-open
• No relief cuts

So am I correct in saying I have a "post warning" Ruger standard model?

And if so, how can I tell what age it is?


European mag release


No relief cuts


Warning on left side


Right side markings

[NineseveN]

Run the serial number:
http://www.ruger-firearms.com/firear...istory-PI.html

[GunsRfun]

Looks like a MKI.

[QuakertownRich]

Originally Posted by GunsRfun

Looks like a MKI.

I agree. My Mk1(after checking Rugers' website) is circa 1973. Shoots great.

[gf45acp]

I have 2 Mk1's, and I believe that it's a 1.

[Lucas]

Looks like a Mk. I to me. Since it's not what you originally thought it was, I'll give you a crisp $100 bill for it

[Joe Smith]

From that link it's a Mark I from 1980.


Works for me




Now if I can get rid of these FTF's I'll be happy.

[gf45acp]

Joe, if you are by any chance using MK2 mags thay are not the same. Get a MK1 mag and see if they stop.

[GunsRfun]

Originally Posted by gf45acp

Joe, if you are by any chance using MK2 mags thay are not the same. Get a MK1 mag and see if they stop.

iv got a 1982 MKI. the later ones can use the MKII mags. take off you left grip panel if 100 is stamped in the frame you can use the MKII mags.

[Joe Smith]

A-100 on the frame.