Ruger Mark IV 75th Anniversary .22 LR, 6.88 in Heavy Tapered Barrel, Blued, 10+1 — 2024 Commemorative
This Ruger Mark IV 75th Anniversary is a 2024-only commemorative featuring factory-applied diamond logos: "RUGER 1949–2024" on the receiver and a matching "75" on the bolt, along with the R75 serial-prefix. It pairs a blued alloy-steel heavy tapered 6.88-inch barrel with a black aluminum frame and checkered wood-laminate grips. It comes with two 10-round magazines plus the original factory box, manual, and Ruger 75th Anniversary decal.
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 Notes: Minor scratches and small blemishes are present on the exterior. The front sight is slightly canted.
What's Included
- Ruger factory cardboard box with matching end label
- Ruger Mark IV instruction manual and factory literature (includes Ruger 75th Anniversary decal)
- Two Ruger factory Mark IV .22 LR 10-round steel magazines
This limited-run 75th Anniversary edition was produced only in 2024 and is identifiable by its R75 serial-prefix and commemorative diamond emblems. The receiver carries a "RUGER 1949–2024" diamond logo, and the bolt bears a matching "75" diamond, all applied at the factory.
The pistol uses a blued alloy-steel, heavy tapered 6.88-inch (6–7/8) barrel and a blued alloy-steel receiver, fitted to a black aluminum frame. Checkered brown wood-laminate grips with Ruger phoenix medallions complete the package. Overall length is approximately 11.0 inches with an unloaded weight of about 32.8 ounces.
It is a full-size Mark IV series pistol with simple blowback, semi-automatic operation and a manual thumb safety. Capacity is 10+1 rounds of .22 LR using Ruger factory steel magazines.
Sight setup is an undercut Patridge front paired with a fully adjustable square-notch rear. The barrel features a 1:16 right-hand twist with six grooves. Receiver rollmarks read "RUGER MARK IV" on the left and "22LR PRESCOTT AZ USA" on the right. Manufacturer’s part number/SKU is 40175, made in the USA.