Hand me down MKI

[Gizmo1964]

I've always wanted any of the Ruger MK's and was given one recently from family. A bonus for me is its born on date is just like me, 1964! Cant wait to shoot it.

 

[rugerguy]

Very nice RST-6 and has one of the last A-54 grip frames, like a" Timex takes a licking and keeps on ticking."..enjoy it....

 

[Gizmo1964]

Please fill me in more. RST-6? What is that? Am I correct that it is a 1964 with SN2689XX?

 

[arcticruger]

I've always wanted any of the Ruger MK's and was given one recently from family. A bonus for me is its born on date is just like me, 1964! Cant wait to shoot it.

Congratulations… what a beauty!

My first pistol was an earlier RTS6. All Standards and Mark I's, with the occasional Mark II thrown in, have always been my favorites.

 

[Gizmo1964]

Well OK, so it older than me. I wont complain. Always thought I wanted a MKIV with a target barrel but I do love vintage guns so will enjoy this one.

 

[arcticruger]

Well OK, so it older than me. I wont complain. Always thought I wanted a MKIV with a target barrel but I do love vintage guns so will enjoy this one.

Nah, you're good… I mis read, it's a '64.

 

[Gizmo1964]

Very good news! I also have a 1964 Bearcat that was my dad's constant companion on all trips into the woods. This Ruger MKI was my Uncle's. That's what makes it special to me.

 

[rugerguy]

the RST is the first of the Ruger 22 cal semi auto pistols, this was before the advent of the Mark series...the R meant Ruger and the ST meant "standard" and the first one in late 1949 were of the shorter 4 3/4 inch barrel length thus it was catalogged the RST-4, then they came out with the 6 inch barrel, so RST-6... in 1950's the Mark I was the "target" models with adjustable rear sights and the side of the receiver was marked "Mark I" . the RST;s were NOT rollmarked as such and were always RST's until 1982 when the Mark II came about and those were ALL "Mark II" no matter the sight set up.

 

[GypsmJim]

Its not a Mark 1, its a Ruger Standard.

 

[Gizmo1964]

OH OK now I see because the rear sight is not adjustable. Makes sense now.
thanks

 

[Thumbcocker]

Sweet old gun. They are shooters.

 

[Epoch]

My RST-6 is one of my most accurate .22s. And if I'm honest, it actually outshoots both my K22 and my Single Six. Bet you are going to love putting more miles on that family gun. Congratulations on it becoming yours.

 

[Simmonsburg]

Never shot one before, OP you are a very lucky guy.
This beauty just fell on your lap.

 

[Gizmo1964]

Thanks, What do you think one of these would have cost in 1964? Less than $50 I would think?

 

[GypsmJim]

List price in 1962 was $37.50. In 1973 it was $48.50.

 

[Gizmo1964]

Is'nt that just so cool. I think I have a reciept for my dads 1964 bearcat that is about the same.