Gun Collectors Dream Auction #88 December 5th & 6th

Ruger Mark I Target Semi-Automatic Pistol .22 LR with 7 Inch Barrel

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Start price: $10

Estimated price: $350 - $550

Buyer's Premium: 12%

Description

This Ruger Mark I is a blowback semi-automatic target pistol chambered for .22 Long Rifle. It features a 7-inch tapered barrel designed for precision shooting, equipped with a tall fixed front blade sight and a Micro-adjustable rear target sight. The receiver and barrel are finished in a factory blue, while the frame is fitted with black textured polymer wrap-around grips featuring finger grooves and a Ruger eagle medallion on both sides. Key markings include the model designation on the left side of the receiver, “RUGER .22 CAL. LONG RIFLE AUTOMATIC PISTOL MARK I,” and the manufacturer information on the right side, “STURM, RUGER & CO., INC. SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A.” The serial number “14-49660” is clearly stamped on the right side of the receiver, which according to published Ruger serial-number records, indicates production in approximately 1977. The lot includes a gray plastic Ruger-branded hard carry case and a verified total of two magazines. Please note that the included case features a label for a different model (KP512MKIII, serial 228-93034) and is not original to this specific firearm. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.


Condition report:

The blued finish on the receiver and barrel shows thinning on high-contact areas and the muzzle. There is scattered light surface pitting and oxidation visible on the barrel and the receiver flats above the trigger guard. The black polymer grips are in good condition with crisp texturing and only minor handling marks. The bore is bright with strong, well-defined rifling. The bolt and internal components show moderate signs of use but appear mechanically sound. The action functions smoothly when manually cycled, though it has not been test-fired. The included magazines and case show typical signs of use and storage wear.