Ruger Mark III 22/45 Lite .22 LR Pistol, 4.4" Threaded Barrel, Gold Anodized, 2012, 2 Mags, Box
This Ruger Mark III 22/45 Lite stands out with its launch-colorway gold-anodized upper and lightweight build. It features a tensioned 4.4" barrel with a stainless-steel liner and 1/2-28 TPI threads, plus a drilled-and-tapped upper receiver. Manufactured in 2012, it includes two factory 10-round magazines, the original box with end label, two Ruger soft cases, and the instruction manual.
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: There are minimal signs of prior use. The firearm presents in excellent condition, and the bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory cardboard box with end label (Model 03900)
- Ruger-branded zippered soft pistol cases
- Ruger Mark III/22/45 instruction manual
- Two Ruger factory Mark III/22/45 steel 10-round magazines
The 22/45 Lite configuration pairs a gold-anodized aluminum upper with diagonal lightening cuts and a black glass-filled polymer frame. This combination keeps weight to about 22.8 oz while maintaining the familiar 22/45 grip pattern with replaceable, checkered panels with molded Ruger roundels.
Its 4.4" tensioned barrel uses a stainless-steel liner for durability and a 1/2-28 TPI threaded muzzle with a knurled protector. The straight-blowback, semi-automatic action is chambered in .22 LR with a standard 10+1 capacity.
Sighting is straightforward and precise with a fixed ramped front blade and a fully adjustable rear target sight. The upper receiver is drilled and tapped for a scope base; on this example, at least two filler screws are missing.
Controls and safety features include a manual thumb safety and a left-side loaded chamber indicator window. The 22/45 grip geometry and replaceable panels offer a familiar interface for consistent handling.
This example is the launch colorway of the Lite series, manufactured in 2012, and comes complete with two factory magazines, the Ruger soft case, the original box with end label, and the Mark III/22/45 instruction manual.