..I can't help it, they just keep following me home.
The Standards are my favorite Ruger auto pistols. My first Standard model was a 6 inch model made in 1971 that I bought in 1981 at a pawnshop for $125.00 plus tax with the red box and paperwork. I had read that Ruger was not going to make The Standards or Mk1's anymore and the article said nothing about Mk 2 models. I have a friend that had a MK1 and I had to have one. I have added a few more over the years. I didn't get the brown paper with mine.
That's a beauty! I wouldn't mind picking up a stainless Standard like that.I picked up a nice Standard yesterday as well but I didn't get the box and shipper like yours.