Mark 1

[rock 22]

U.S. marked consecutive serial numbers.

 

[contender]

NICE!!!!!! A rarer variation for sure.

 

[arcticruger]

NICE!!.. indeed

 

[Bad Barlow]

NICE!!.. indeed View attachment 17987

Interesting, one has an over travel stop and the other not..
Very nice

 

[dobegrant.45]

very nice did you find them both at the same time? consecutive serial numbers found separately would be incredible

 

[Watertender]

Man I need to step in whatever you stepped in to find something like that! Very nice indeed.

 

[rock 22]

very nice did you find them both at the same time? consecutive serial numbers found separately would be incredible

Separate long story.

 

[rugerguy]

Now that is cool , it is TOO EASY as well as costly to buy two , consecutive at the same time.....it can be the thrill of the hunt, just ask my wife.....

Good job !!

 

[RSIno1]

Interesting, one has an over travel stop and the other not..
Very nice

I suspect swapped in later. It also looks like it has more wear on the bolt.

 

[rock 22]

Now that is cool , it is TOO EASY as well as costly to buy two , consecutive at the same time.....it can be the thrill of the hunt, just ask my wife.....

Good job !!

Found one at gun show the other on gunbroker missed buying it took a year to run it down. Owner wouldn't sell but would trade for another had to buy another and then trade with him. Yes it has a real story just the highlights here.

 

[Mongo40]

What are Mark 1s worth, I have one I inherited when my father in law passed and wife got all his guns. Fun old pistols to shoot but hate the front sight post, it's so fat an wide that it makes it hard to shoot at targets.

 

[contender]

Welcome to the Forum Mongo40!

To give a good idea of the value of your gun,, we'd need details. Condition, serial number (or most of it, example, 123xx) condition, which model, (Standard, target, bull target, etc,) condition, accessories, (box, papers etc,) condition.

These are a few things that greatly affect the value. There are a LOT of variations of the MKI Ruger.

 

[Bad Barlow]

Welcome to the Forum Mongo40!

To give a good idea of the value of your gun,, we'd need details. Condition, serial number (or most of it, example, 123xx) condition, which model, (Standard, target, bull target, etc,) condition, accessories, (box, papers etc,) condition.

These are a few things that greatly affect the value. There are a LOT of variations of the MKI Ruger.

And a photo!

 

[amishjeff]

I just got this Ruger Standard, which I assume is pre-Mk I, at a local gun show this weekend. I know with the serial number (5 digit 30k's) it is a 1952-1953 model and the black emblem dates it after 1951 if I am correct. Can anyone tell me if I am correct that the red emblem ended after Sturm's death in 1951. Also, any input into this model is greatly appreciated. I also own a Mk II gov. comp ss, Mk III 22/45 and am looking for that "just right " Mk IV.

 

[Watertender]

Hi Amishjeff. The red emblem was changed to black in late 1951 after Alex Sturm died. Does your new to you RST4 have the 2 piece tapered bolt? Take a picture of the back of the bolt if you can. If it's a 2 piece bolt you can tell by the flat keyed stub end with the flat facing either up or down.

 

[amishjeff]

Hi Amishjeff. The red emblem was changed to black in late 1951 after Alex Sturm died. Does your new to you RST4 have the 2 piece tapered bolt? Take a picture of the back of the bolt if you can. If it's a 2 piece bolt you can tell by the flat keyed stub end with the flat facing either up or down.

Hope this is better for you. Also included barrel due to info about "flat v tapered"? BTW, what is "RST4"?

 

[Watertender]

It looks like a 1 piece bolt. RST4 stands for Ruger Standard 4 inch barrel. RST6 is a Ruger Standard 6 inch barrel.