Ruger Mark II Target .22 LR, 5.5 in Bull Barrel, Blued, Adjustable Target Sights — First-Year Production (18- Prefix)
This Ruger Mark II Target stands out with its 5.5 inch heavy, non-tapered bull barrel, blued steel construction, and fully adjustable target sights. It is from the first-year Mark II production block (prefix 18-) and carries the MARK II TARGET barrel rollmark, adding clear provenance to this United States–made, 1980s-era pistol.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes on the frame and grips. The feed ramp is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- 1x 10-round Ruger Mark-series pattern magazine
The Target model features a fixed barrel/receiver and an internal reciprocating bolt operating on straight blowback, paired with a single-action trigger. The frame-mounted manual thumb safety and bolt hold-open/stop lever provide familiar Mark-series controls.
Its bull, non-tapered 5.5 inch carbon steel barrel and blued steel construction are matched with black checkered synthetic grips bearing the Ruger medallion. Sighting is via a screw-retained target front blade and a fully adjustable square-notch rear.
This full-size configuration measures approximately 9.75 inches in overall length and weighs about 42 oz. Capacity is 10+1 with standard Mark-series pattern magazines.
Marked as a Mark II Target and built in the 1980s, this example comes from the first-year Mark II production block (prefix 18-), providing clear model and period identification.