Ruger Mark III 22/45 Target .22 LR, 5.5 inch Bull Barrel, Blued, 2012 Production, P512MKIII
This Ruger Mark III 22/45 Target combines the proven Mark-series design with a 1911-style grip angle on a lightweight polymer frame. It features a 5.5 inch steel bull barrel, blued steel upper receiver, and a bright in-the-white bolt. Built in 2012 and cataloged as P512MKIII, it includes fully adjustable rear sights and comes drilled and tapped at the factory with plug screws in place. Capacity is 10+1, with controls laid out for efficient use.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: It remains in solid shape. The exterior shows some scratches and blemishes.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory hard case with matching serial label (Catalog No. P512MKIII)
- Ruger Mark III instruction manual
- Picatinny/Weaver optics rail with mounting screws
- Keyed gun lock
- Two 10-round factory Ruger Mark-series steel magazines
The Target configuration centers on a 5.5 inch steel bull barrel and a blued steel upper receiver for steady balance and repeatable accuracy. The bolt is finished in-the-white for clear visual contrast during operation.
The 22/45 frame delivers a 1911-style grip angle with integral checkered panels bearing Ruger medallions. A push-button, left-side magazine release and a 10+1 capacity support efficient range sessions with .22 LR.
Sight regulation is straightforward with a fixed blade front sight and a fully adjustable rear. The traditional Mark-series rear latch/mainspring housing takedown system is retained.
Safety features include a manual thumb safety and a loaded chamber indicator. The upper receiver is drilled and tapped at the factory with plug screws installed, and an included Picatinny/Weaver rail with mounting screws provides a ready path for adding an optic if desired.
Built in the United States in 2012, this example is cataloged as P512MKIII and pairs a durable blued finish with a black polymer frame for a classic Mark-series look and feel.