Ruger Mark II 50th Anniversary Standard .22 LR, 4.75 in Tapered Barrel, Blued, 1999 Commemorative
This Ruger Mark II 50th Anniversary Standard is the MK-50 one-year commemorative produced in 1999. It features the special receiver crest rollmark reading 'FIFTY YEARS 1949-1999' and commemorative cosmetics that echo the original 1949 Standard. The pistol combines the Mark II pattern controls and 10+1 capacity with a fixed-sight 4.75-inch tapered barrel and red medallion grips, making it a notable collectible from Ruger’s anniversary year.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scratching and blemishing are present on the exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Ruger red plastic hard case with 'Fifty Years 1949-1999' crest
- Manual
- One 10-round Ruger Mark II-pattern steel magazine
The MK-50 commemorative returns to the original 1949 external receiver outline without rear scallops while retaining Mark II function, including the left-side bolt stop and 10+1 capacity. The receiver crest rollmark clearly denotes the 50th Anniversary with 'FIFTY YEARS 1949-1999.'
It is built with an all-steel, blued upper and grip frame paired with an in-the-white bolt for a distinctive anniversary look. The fixed-sight Standard profile includes a 4.75-inch tapered steel barrel, a fixed blade front sight, and a fixed notch rear sight.
Controls and operation follow the Mark II pattern in a straight blowback, semi-automatic action chambered in .22 LR. Checkered black plastic grips with red Ruger medallions echo early Ruger branding and are part of the commemorative configuration.
Produced in the United States in 1999, this limited edition piece carries serial prefix characteristics aligned with the anniversary run. It comes with the Ruger red plastic hard case featuring the 'Fifty Years 1949-1999' crest, the factory manual, and one 10-round Mark II-pattern steel magazine.