Ruger Standard Model Mark I .22 LR, 4.75 in Tapered Barrel, Blued, Fixed Sights, 1970 Production, 10+1
This Ruger Standard Model Mark I is a 1970-production .22 LR pistol in the classic fixed-sight, 4.75-inch tapered-barrel configuration. Built with a blued steel receiver and frame and wearing checkered black synthetic grips with Ruger medallions, it represents the original Standard (non-Target) setup. The "10-" serial prefix corresponds to its 1970 manufacture, placing it squarely in an early and desirable production period for the Mark I series.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Fair Rifling - Worn rifling, slight loss of definition.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows major finish wear with observable finish loss and areas of rust. The rifling remains visible and serviceable.
What's Included
- Ruger Standard Model Mark I .22 LR pistol
- 1x 10-round single-stack steel magazine with follower slot and metal floorplate
The Mark I operates on a simple blowback action with an internal reciprocating bolt and twin rear grasping ears, a hallmark of the Ruger .22 pistol design. Its hinged mainspring housing simplifies takedown and maintenance, reflecting the practical engineering that made these pistols popular.
This example is the Standard (non-Target) configuration with fixed sights and a tapered 4.75-inch steel barrel. The sighting arrangement consists of a fixed blade front and a fixed rear notch integral to the receiver, providing a clean, durable setup.
Controls are straightforward, including a manual thumb safety and a heel-release magazine catch. Capacity is 10+1 rounds of .22 LR, fed by a single-stack steel magazine.
Construction is all-steel with a blued finish across the frame and receiver, complemented by checkered black synthetic grips with Ruger medallions. Made in the United States, this pistol carries the "10-" serial prefix denoting 1970 production within the Mark I series.