Ruger Mark I Target .22 LR, 6 in Tapered Target Barrel, Adjustable Target Sights, Blued, 1971 Production
This 1971 Ruger Mark I Target is a first-generation, discontinued target variant chambered in .22 LR with a 6-inch tapered target-profile barrel. It features a blued steel receiver and barrel, a straight blowback action with a tubular receiver and in-the-white cylindrical bolt, and fully adjustable target sights. Notable details include the Southport, Conn. rollmark, heel-style magazine catch, and brown checkered synthetic grips with Ruger logos, with a 10+1 capacity.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows scattered spotted pitting, scratches, and areas of finish loss from prior handling and use. See the photos for a close look at these noted areas.
What’s Included
- Ruger Mark I Target .22 LR pistol
- One 10-round steel Ruger Mark I/Standard-pattern magazine
- Case
The Mark I Target configuration centers on a 6-inch tapered target-profile steel barrel paired with a Patridge-style front blade and a fully adjustable rear target sight. This setup delivers a clear sight picture tailored for precision rimfire shooting.
Construction is all-steel with a blued finish on the barrel and tubular receiver, contrasted by an in-the-white cylindrical bolt. The design uses Ruger’s straight blowback action, a simple and reliable operating system for the .22 LR cartridge.
Controls include a thumb safety and a heel-style magazine catch, consistent with early Mark-series standards. Capacity is 10+1, and the grips are brown checkered synthetic panels bearing the Ruger logo for secure purchase.
This example is a 1971 production pistol with the Southport, Conn. rollmark and is associated with Ruger’s A100 grip-frame update era. As a discontinued first-generation Mark-series target model, it represents a classic period in Ruger rimfire design.