Fox Mike Hawkeye Supporting Member Joined Nov 17, 2009 Messages 15,204 City & State/Province Webster, MD. May 20, 2026 #1 Was looking at the serial number of the new (old) Standard recently bought and noticed that the serial number was seriously out of alignment. I wonder how many before and after were so stamped. Last edited: May 20, 2026
Was looking at the serial number of the new (old) Standard recently bought and noticed that the serial number was seriously out of alignment. I wonder how many before and after were so stamped.
contender Ruger Guru Joined Sep 18, 2002 Messages 31,359 City & State/Province Lake Lure NC USA May 20, 2026 #2 Not a totally uncommon thing. That kind of marking has created a lot of discussions when it comes to certain collectables.
Not a totally uncommon thing. That kind of marking has created a lot of discussions when it comes to certain collectables.
OP Fox Mike Hawkeye Supporting Member Joined Nov 17, 2009 Messages 15,204 City & State/Province Webster, MD. May 20, 2026 #3 I can tell you that this pistol is anything BUT a collectable. It's a shooter that I just restored to 'shoot ability'.
I can tell you that this pistol is anything BUT a collectable. It's a shooter that I just restored to 'shoot ability'.