Vistafjord
Bearcat
Hi. New Ruger collector here trying to learn more about the US-marked .22 pistols that Ruger manufactured for the US gov't. Are there any articles or books on this topic that y'all could point me to? Thanks!
US-marked Ruger pistols
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Welcome to the forum and yes all of the older Ruger books on the 22 semi autos by such as Munnell, Hiddleson, and Dougan cover these and the newer later versions can be checked out in such as the RENE ( Red Eagle news Exchange) and as many will tell you ,on line searches will also put you in the right direction (YOUR ) choice of search engines, as I do not pick out ANY favorites, as they say "such and such is your friend" good luck ...........
1gunsnotenough
Hunter
This is a good book.
https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Semi-Automatic-Rimfire-Pistols-1949-1992/dp/0873412176And this one is a good price.
https://www.amazon.com/Encyclopedia-Semi-Automatic-Rimfire-Pistols-1949-1992/dp/0873412176And this one is a good price.
chet15
Hawkeye
I agree!! Great book!!
Chet15
contender
Ruger Guru
I had to see which book Chet15 was referring to.
Made me LAUGH!!!!!
He's the author!!!!
But Dan is correct,, all 3 authors have good books with excellent knowledge within the pages.
Made me LAUGH!!!!!
He's the author!!!!
But Dan is correct,, all 3 authors have good books with excellent knowledge within the pages.
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Vistafjord
Bearcat
Thanks. Are there any "bad" Ruger books? Newbie question: How do I private message folks on this forum if I have specific questions? Thanks!
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cdf45
Bearcat
Gonna have to check that book out!
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Vistafjord
Bearcat
Thank you.
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Vistafjord
Bearcat
I reached out via email to RENE. The ad mentioned the price was equvalent to the price of a case of beer, which could be a lot fiven today's inflation. I look forward to reading it while drinking a beer!
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Ruger Guru
Vistafjord,, "Welcome!"
As noted,, more posts shows you are actually an active person, & not a scammer/spammer. By your requests,, it's obvious you want to learn more.
The author of the book, "chet15" is Chad Hiddleson. And if you've sent him an email,, he'll get back to you. Sometimes it'll take a day or three.
As for any "bad" Ruger books,, well, not really,, but some of the older ones may have info that turned out to be incorrect as we gained more knowledge about specific things.
Chad's book as well as John Dougan's "Ruger Pistols & Revolvers, the Vintage Years is excellent. But if you get that one,, there were some mistakes,, and you'll want the corrected info.
I've chased any & all publications on Rugers & as far as I know,, I have a complete set of published books. A library is an invaluable tool.
As noted,, more posts shows you are actually an active person, & not a scammer/spammer. By your requests,, it's obvious you want to learn more.
The author of the book, "chet15" is Chad Hiddleson. And if you've sent him an email,, he'll get back to you. Sometimes it'll take a day or three.
As for any "bad" Ruger books,, well, not really,, but some of the older ones may have info that turned out to be incorrect as we gained more knowledge about specific things.
Chad's book as well as John Dougan's "Ruger Pistols & Revolvers, the Vintage Years is excellent. But if you get that one,, there were some mistakes,, and you'll want the corrected info.
I've chased any & all publications on Rugers & as far as I know,, I have a complete set of published books. A library is an invaluable tool.
Hankus
Buckeye
On the subject of “Government-marked” pistols; are we talking about the government target models or something that is US stamped? I’m asking because I ran across a government target model Mark II in a LGS recently. They were asking $450 I believe, and would probably go as low as $400.
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Vistafjord
Bearcat
Hi. I am seekung the US stamped versions. Appreciate the lead, though!
1gunsnotenough
Hunter
Well to many comments and no pics. So my two MK678US.
I should send mine to you to be signed!
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Vistafjord
Bearcat
What's the background on this piece? For NIS use?
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Vistafjord
Bearcat
Is there a source that describes the SS84-L revolvers (eg serial no ranges)? I asked Ruger's Letter Dept and they had zero info on them. Seems the serial number ranges of the military ones overlap with civvy ones.
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Ruger Guru
Serial number ranges often intertwine with other production that's going on at the same time. So, you can have 2-3 or more models within the same general range.
That said,, the Red Eagle News Exchange Reference Guide has a lot of info to POSSIBLY answer your question.
Subscribe to the RENE,, and get their Guide. It's MORE than well worth the money.
That said,, the Red Eagle News Exchange Reference Guide has a lot of info to POSSIBLY answer your question.
Subscribe to the RENE,, and get their Guide. It's MORE than well worth the money.
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Vistafjord
Bearcat
Thanks. I emailed to join RENE but have not heard back
contender
Ruger Guru
Give Chad a little time. He stays busy & isn't always at his computer.
If he doesn't reply soon,, post a message in our Collecting page here. He checks that as well.
If he doesn't reply soon,, post a message in our Collecting page here. He checks that as well.
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