Ruger Mark II Government Target .22 LR, 6.875 in Bull Barrel, Blued, Adjustable Target Sights, 2 Mags - MK678G
This Ruger Mark II Government Target Model is a 1980s-era, all-steel .22 LR target pistol built in Southport, Conn., identifiable by its right-side "GOVERNMENT TARGET MODEL" rollmark. It features the correct 6.875-inch untapered bull barrel, fully adjustable target sights with a front blade, and a grooved target trigger. It comes with two 10-round magazines and a nylon holster.
The Government Target configuration was the civilian counterpart to mid-1980s U.S. military Mark II training pistols and is known for its heavy, untapered barrel and precision sighting setup. This example retains a blued upper and steel grip frame with black checkered synthetic grips bearing Ruger eagle medallions, delivering the classic Mark II look and feel.
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: The firearm presents in good overall order, with a bright bore and well-defined rifling.
What’s Included
- Ruger Mark II Government Target Model .22 LR pistol
- Two 10-round Ruger Mark II steel magazines
- Uncle Mike's Sidekick nylon pistol holster with retention strap
The 6.875-inch round, untapered bull barrel is a defining feature of the Government Target Model, providing a heavy profile well-suited to deliberate target work. Sighting is handled by an adjustable target rear paired with a front blade, giving a clean, precise sight picture.
Controls include a manual safety and a heel-type magazine catch, along with a bolt hold-open. Serrated bolt ears at the rear aid manipulation. The grooved target trigger offers a purposeful interface consistent with the model’s target-focused setup.
Construction is all steel with a blued finish on the upper and steel grip frame. The right side of the receiver is rollmarked "GOVERNMENT TARGET MODEL," and the Southport, Conn. address indicates pre-1991 production. Factory part number MK678G corresponds to the Government Target configuration with the 6.875-inch bull barrel.
This full-size Mark II is chambered in .22 LR with a 10+1 capacity and ships with two steel Ruger Mark II magazines. The included Uncle Mike’s Sidekick nylon holster adds ready carry and storage utility.