Ruger Standard .22 LR Pistol, 1953 RST-4, 4.75" Tapered Barrel, Blued, Fixed Sights, 9+1
This 1953 Ruger Standard is the fixed-sight RST-4 configuration with a 4.75" tapered barrel and blued steel construction. It shows hallmark early-production details, including the black-eagle grip medallion on the left panel and factory receiver rollmarks. Made in the USA, it delivers the classic Ruger Standard layout with a tubular receiver, cylindrical bolt, and right-side ejection.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive 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: The firearm shows scuffs and scratches throughout. The bore is clean and in good condition.
What’s Included
- 1x 9-round Ruger Standard/Mark-series style steel magazine
Built on Ruger’s original Standard platform, this example is commonly designated RST-4, indicating the fixed-sight, 4.75" barrel configuration. Its early 1950s production date aligns with the black-eagle medallion on the left grip panel and the factory receiver rollmarks noted on the gun.
The pistol uses a simple blowback action inside a tubular steel receiver with a cylindrical bolt and right-side ejection. Rear grasping ears provide a secure purchase for charging. The all-steel, blued finish and tapered, fixed barrel reflect the straightforward, durable construction of the period.
Sighting is traditional and uncluttered, with a fixed blade front and a fixed rear notch. Capacity is 9+1 in .22 LR, using a steel magazine compatible with Ruger Standard/Mark-series patterns.
Materials and finishes are consistent throughout: steel barrel, frame, and receiver, all finished in blue. The black checkered synthetic grip with the Ruger medallion on the left panel completes the classic Standard profile from this era.