I have an older Ruger 22LR automatic that was given to me many years ago. I have lost the magazine to it through multiple moves over the years. I assume it was manufactured in Southport, Connecticut as it has it on the side of the barrel. The serial number is 286380. I have been unsuccessful at finding out information. I wanted to know the model, when it was manufactured and where I might be able to buy replacemnt magazine(s). Any assitance would be greatly appreciated.
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You may have a "Standard Automatic".
Should have a 6 inch or 4.75 inch tapered barrel.
May have come with wood (Walnut) grips.
If so, likely made in 1965.
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After a couple of days and a few posts you can put a Want To Buy ad in the Classified Section here for the magazine.
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You may have a "Standard Automatic".
Should have a 6 inch or 4.75 inch tapered barrel.
May have come with wood (Walnut) grips.
If so, likely made in 1965.
Did I mention we love pictures here?
Above info courtesy of RENE (Red Eagle News Exchange).
After a couple of days and a few posts you can put a Want To Buy ad in the Classified Section here for the magazine.
That is a Ruger 1965 RST-6 (Standard). It has the 6" barrel. The correct magazine has a chrome metal bottom, with the button on the right side, no slot on the left side, and is designed for the A54 grip frame. You can use the newer mags from 1970 (A-100 grip frame) Standard/ MK I, and later MK II's, just need to move the button to the right side.
Personally I stick with the correct magazine style that the pistol came with originally. Others use whatever they can get.
Personally I stick with the correct magazine style that the pistol came with originally. Others use whatever they can get.
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Looks like a 61n bbl to me. Mk I or Mk II (?)
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Buy a replacement mk2 magazine. They are readily available almost everwhere. Midway, CDNN, Brownells, etc.
Then disassemble it and move the button to the oposite side.
No need to track down a period correct OEM magazine. Its condition makes it a user not a collectable. Please find an oily rag and wipe it down. Lol.
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Then disassemble it and move the button to the oposite side.
No need to track down a period correct OEM magazine. Its condition makes it a user not a collectable. Please find an oily rag and wipe it down. Lol.
BTW welcome to the forum.
the "standard auto" either in 4 5/8 inch or the longer 6 in. are NOT Mark I , Mark I is a target model, and has adjustable sights, as well as longer or more thicker, heavier barrels, like 5 1/4 in, 5 1/2 inch or 6 7/8 on...the 5 1/4 and 6 7/8 inch barrels are tapered, the 5.5 is a bull barrel and all of these will be rollmarked "Mark I" on the side of the receiver, the "standard auto" are NOT...as noted above much easier , and cheaper to find the newer made Mark II or even the Mark I that has the "new" plastic bottom, current manufacture........
Current version of the MKI (RST) magazines are available on shopruger.com but are rather costly, $32.95 plus tax and shipping. Original magazines can be found on eBay and other websites and run around $100. You might want to keep looking for the magazine that came with the pistol.
As mentioned above, a MKII magazine is a good alternative. You should be able to get one for around $25 at a local gun store or on eBay as well.
Good luck!
As mentioned above, a MKII magazine is a good alternative. You should be able to get one for around $25 at a local gun store or on eBay as well.
Good luck!
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