Yes, finally…Ruger is going to build a tapered target model in 6 7/8" barrel length as a 75th Anniversary model, along with another three models for their 75th Anniversary.
About time Ruger!!!
About time Ruger!!!
Ruger 75th Anniversary Mk IV 6 7/8” Tapered Barrel Model
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BULL'S-EYE
Blackhawk
That 75th MK IV is looking good!..I like the natural finish 75th 10/22 as well.
I'd like one of the MK IVs and one natural finish 10/22 please
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I find it interesting that Ruger is referring to the anniversary Mk IV as a STANDARD when it is a TARGET model…which it clearly is!
contender
Ruger Guru
"I find it interesting that Ruger is referring to the anniversary Mk IV as a STANDARD when it is a TARGET model…which it clearly is!'
Sadly,,, whomever is in charge of such published info (as well as most of the employees,) fail to be true Ruger aficionados. They OFTEN get real data wrong. Then much of the "younger" buying public doesn't care,,,,,,,!
And to Quote Wil Terry; "And so it goes!"
Sadly,,, whomever is in charge of such published info (as well as most of the employees,) fail to be true Ruger aficionados. They OFTEN get real data wrong. Then much of the "younger" buying public doesn't care,,,,,,,!
And to Quote Wil Terry; "And so it goes!"
I want one of the mk 4 6 7/8" target guns, love my mk1 same configuration
Or the Single Action Line!!
Or a centerfire rifle either a 77 tang safety or RSI No 1
As Ty points out, early promo stuff often has errors. I have to admit that this is the most interesting MKIV I've seen so far, whatever Ruger calls it. Too bad it doesn't have a steel frame.
trapperon
Blackhawk
That mark IV 6 7/8 anniversary target is very cool but.........I will stick with my mark II's stainless and blued pair in the same configuration!
winchester348
Single-Sixer
I wonder if the anniversary 10/22 will have a plastic trigger guard or will they make it in aluminum like an original. I jest because I know the answer. All these products are nothing like the original they supposed to be "inspired" by. Shame.
contender
Ruger Guru
If you read the press release,, it says these 4 guns REPRESENT some of the models, and highlights the (3) places they are made! They are using current production guns,, then adding the 75th logo info. Although they are adding little twists like the different stocks on the 10/22.
Just remember,, while they may not be exactly what we'd like to have,, at least they are still building great guns & we are still in a country were we can buy them. (Mostly.)
Just remember,, while they may not be exactly what we'd like to have,, at least they are still building great guns & we are still in a country were we can buy them. (Mostly.)
MHtractorguy
Single-Sixer
I might get one of these MK4 to match my MK2 in the same configuration. I love mine.
Some random Mark thoughts.
Only the MKIV has a real claim to 75 years since it's based on the original Ruger offering. All the others are later.
At least Ruger selected a Mark like they did with their 60th (they just added some others), not like the 50th where they stamped pretty much everything.
Ruger choose a model that they dropped early in the MKIII production and had not produced in MKIV until now???
First 6 7/8 tapered target model to be offered with wood grip panels since the MKI.
Can't wait to get one.
Only the MKIV has a real claim to 75 years since it's based on the original Ruger offering. All the others are later.
At least Ruger selected a Mark like they did with their 60th (they just added some others), not like the 50th where they stamped pretty much everything.
Ruger choose a model that they dropped early in the MKIII production and had not produced in MKIV until now???
First 6 7/8 tapered target model to be offered with wood grip panels since the MKI.
Can't wait to get one.
RugerForMe
Single-Sixer
I'll stick with my MKII 6-7/8" Heavy Taper Stainless and the Blue 6" Standard Model my dad gave me that he bought new in 1955.
Bottom line is they still CANNOT get it right, the 50th anniversary 22 auto was a MK II, the SIngle Six was a mini Vaquero, not the "OriginaL" SINGLE SIX with a flat sculpted top strap , drift sight, the, 357 and 44 mag flatops, the Super BH 44 mag., and Bearcats they did it right,,,so it is ONLY a representation of the "Years" of manufacture, NOT the proper models them selves............ and I wn't even get into the 10/22 and they made "Commems." for about everything almost as bad as the Winchester 94s since 1966...oh well anything to make a 'sale'........... make a few, make them PROPER, and they will be collectible and valuable...........
