Ruger limited edition MKII

[Old1215]

Hello All
I was reading an old thread from 2009 about the Outdoor Sports exclusive two tone MKII model MK512s. I recently picked one up at auction and was wondering what the value was these days because back then they were saying $200-300 all day.
I know a normal Mark III or IV is close to $500 now. What about this collector piece?
Thanks. I have learned a lot reading these older threads but I joined to get more current information. Shoot straight and be safe.

 

[Dan in MI]

Not sure about value, I haven't been tracking prices for a while. The first thing I'd do is get a letter from Ruger. It's pretty easy to make your two tone MK.

 

[hittman]

Ruger MKII 2-tone (Outdoor Sports) value

I'm Back! My first post in 13+ yrs is going to make everyone cringe... Back when I was buying 1 to 4 scarce Rugers a month (in the late 90's) I ended up with two of the Outdoor Sports 2-tone MK512S NIB. They are Nice but I'm not Noah, don't have the space for two of every animal. I've searched...

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Outdoor Sports MK512S ***SOLD***

Very nice MK512S. Distributor model for Outdoor Sports 1989. App. 2000 manufactured. Came from original owner who did not fire it much. Correct box labeled to gun. Docs and 1 mag as well as plastic bag it was shipped in. $475 shipped. Would trade for KMK-512P made for Outdoor Sports. Checkered...

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Using the Search feature I found these ………

 

[contender]

Welcome to the Forum Old1215!

As noted,, due to the many times people have swapped around parts or put customs together,, a $10 letter from Ruger will verify how the gun shipped.

As to value,, an honest one,, well, maybe our resident MKII expert "onegunsnotenough" will see this & chime in. He'll be more up to date on values.

 

[1gunsnotenough]

Been awhile since I've seen one sell. But NIB I would give $550 or $600. I've seen some asking prices above $650 but they don't sell. Some people don't like the two tone but I do. I only have one at the moment NIB.

 

[contender]

And there's your info!

 

[Old1215]

How does one go about obtaining a letter?
I have a Ruger sp101 talo in .357 I'd like to get verified as well

 

[Old1215]

Thanks contender. Quick google search and my request form is printed and ready to send in.

 

[Laserbait]

How does one go about obtaining a letter?
I have a Ruger sp101 talo in .357 I'd like to get verified as well

It's under the Customer Server section of Ruger's website:

https://ruger.com/dataProcess/customerService/

Go to the FAQ's and then select "General". Once there, look for the serial number lookup FAQ item, and click on the answer. The Request for Letter of Authenticity form will pop up a PDF form. https://ruger.com/pdf/letterOfAuthenticity.pdf

 

[Laserbait]

Thanks contender. Quick google search and my request form is printed and ready to send in.

Dangit, I went through all of that... LOL

 

[dobegrant.45]

Welcome from Arizona

 

[Highstandardguy]

You don't need a letter if all you want to find out is if it's a MK512S. Just enter the serial number in the serial number lookup on Ruger's website and if it comes back that you have a model 00146 you're golden. Also if you have the original box it will be on the label.

 

[Old1215]

You don't need a letter if all you want to find out is if it's a MK512S. Just enter the serial number in the serial number lookup on Ruger's website and if it comes back that you have a model 00146 you're golden. Also if you have the original box it will be on the label.

Thanks. Unfortunately no factory box but the serial number is correct.

 

[jimbo1096]

Welcome to the form. Unfortunately, without a box on all the paperwork to make an original package, it drops in value quite a bit. It just becomes a fun shooter at that point. Welcome from Louisiana.

 

[Highstandardguy]

So it seems you have a MK512S. As jimbo1096 points out you just have a shooter, unless you can find someone who really needs one to fill in a collection and is willing to take what they can get. It's value is what you can get out of it, but take into account that stainless lowers by themselves are selling for $250 - $300, especially ones in excellent condition.