Whats a Mark I Worth?

[OMCHamlin]

I saw a mint (98%?) Ruger Mark I, 6" tapered barrel target model with Micro rear sight & two mags (no box) at the local shop today, what are they worth? S/N in the 300,000 range, so mid 1960's? Had a bit of white paint on the front sight blade, but otherwise, VERY clean...
Thanks,
OMCHamlin

 

[contender]

From what you described, unless it's a collectable variation, around the $300 mark.

 

[OMCHamlin]

Oh, good, thanks! I was starting to get the hots for it, but if your price quote is about right, I can pass on it and not wake up in the middle of the night, screaming, two years from now :shock: ...

 

[street]

You might want to check and see if it has "US" stamped on the top front of the receiver. Also check and see if the serial number has a "D" in front or at the end of the serial number. There were a few "RM" marked R.C.M.P contract guns made, serial number 300037 to 303400. The above would greatly enhance the value of that T678 and cause a few sleepless nights down the road. :lol:

 

[contender]

And that's what I meant about rare or collectable. I was thinking there might be something to look for,, but I'm not as knowledgable on the MKI's as I am a few others.

 

[m657]

I continue to see a wide variation in this area, all depending on actual condition and seller-motivation.

It's been years since I've seen any MkX for less than $150 even in cosmetic UGLY condition.

Seems like anything above 90% asking price is $300+ regardless of model variation.