Want To Buy WTB Ruger Pre-Mark I Magazines

[wylekyote]

Looking to get ahold of some magazines for a pre-Mark I Ruger .22 pistol. I THINK that Mark I mags work with it, I would just want to test fit it in the gun before buying. Would like at least 2-3 if you have them and the price is right.

Located in Owasso, willing to meet somewhere in the Tulsa/Skiatook/Bartlesville areas or will consider having you ship them if you’re further than that.

 

[mr ed]

Usually the new ones you just pull down the follower. Take out the thumb button and insert on other side.

 

[Gus Petch]

Looking to get ahold of some magazines for a pre-Mark I Ruger .22 pistol.

No such thing. The first generation Ruger .22 pistols, which include the "Standard Model" and "Mark 1 Target" model, all use the same magazines, with the Standard Model being manufactured from 1949-1982 and the Mark 1 Target Model being manufactured from 1951-1982.

 

[GUN DOG]

Good to know have a standard

 

[wylekyote]

Usually the new ones you just pull down the follower. Take out the thumb button and insert on other side.

I have a Mark III mag (got switched with a buddy’s on a range day), I’ll try that. I think the base plate is angled incorrectly though.

 

[wylekyote]

No such thing. The first generation Ruger .22 pistols, which include the "Standard Model" and "Mark 1 Target" model, all use the same magazines, with the Standard Model being manufactured from 1949-1982 and the Mark 1 Target Model being manufactured from 1951-1982.

Ok, this was my dad’s gun and someone told me it was pre Mark I. It’s a 1976 (bicentennial) make so it must be a standard.

 

[Gus Petch]

Ok, this was my dad’s gun and someone told me it was pre Mark I. It’s a 1976 (bicentennial) make so it must be a standard.

That "someone" was obviously wrong. The Standard models all came with fixed sights and tapered barrels in either 4-3/4 inches or 6 inches, while the Mark 1 Target models all came with adjustable sights and either a 5-1/2 inch bull barrel or a 6-7/8 inch heavy tapered barrel. The Standard and Mark 1 guns are all the same internally.

 

[wylekyote]

That "someone" was obviously wrong. The Standard models all came with fixed sights and tapered barrels in either 4-3/4 inches or 6 inches, while the Mark 1 Target models all came with adjustable sights and either a 5-1/2 inch bull barrel or a 6-7/8 inch heavy tapered barrel. The Standard and Mark 1 guns are all the same internally.

I’m a bit surprised by that because the guy that said it is a well known auctioneer in the area that usually knows his guns. But everyone makes mistakes. It’s definitely a standard with the 4 3/4” tapered barrel based on all this new info I’ve gotten. I only care what model it is so I can find mags that fit, it’s “one of dad’s guns” so it has more sentimental value to me than anything.

That being said, are mags for it hard to come by? I don’t really want aftermarket mags, I’d like some factory ones that stand up to use.

 

[Gus Petch]

I’m a bit surprised by that because the guy that said it is a well known auctioneer in the area that usually knows his guns.

Obviously not.

That being said, are mags for it hard to come by?

Nope.