Ruger Mark III Target .22 LR, 5.5-inch Bull Barrel, Vortex Venom Red Dot, Hogue Grips, 2011
This Ruger Mark III Target stands out with its 5.5-inch heavy bull barrel, a two-tone steel finish (blued barrel/receiver and mainspring housing with bright, in-the-white grip-frame side flats and trigger guard), and a factory-confirmed Target configuration (Model 10101, catalog code MKIII512). It is upgraded with a Vortex Venom 3 MOA red-dot sight and Hogue wraparound rubber finger-groove grips, with the original Ruger grip panels included. Manufactured in 2011, it comes with two 10-round magazines, the factory hard case, and the original manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear. Rifling is excellent with sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The pistol shows minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory hard case with end label (Model 10101)
- Ruger Mark III instruction manual
- Vortex Venom red-dot sight (3 MOA), installed
- Hogue wraparound rubber finger-groove grips, installed
- Ruger factory checkered grip panels with red phoenix medallions (original)
- 2x 10-round steel magazines
The Mark III Target configuration features a 5.5-inch heavy bull barrel that promotes stability and repeatable accuracy. The two-tone finish pairs a blued barrel/receiver and mainspring housing with bright, in-the-white grip-frame side flats and trigger guard, delivering a solid, full-size platform built for precise rimfire shooting.
Sighting is by the installed Vortex Venom 3 MOA red dot; iron-sight configuration may vary from factory depending on setup. The receiver is drilled and tapped for optics, aligning with the Target variant’s focus on shootability.
Controls include a left-side button magazine release behind the trigger guard. Safety features consist of a loaded chamber indicator and a magazine disconnect.
This example is factory-verified as Model 10101 (catalog code MKIII512) and was manufactured in 2011. It comes complete with two 10-round magazines, the original Ruger grip panels, and the factory case and manual, making it a well-equipped Target model with thoughtful upgrades.