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Title: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: debodun on October 02, 2013, 08:13:56 AM: I've looked all over the outside of this firearm and can't find anything that would indicate the model number. I see some numbers (112178) which I assume is the serial number. It also says "Sturm, Ruger & Co., Southport, Conn., USA" and "22 Caliber Long Rifle Automatic Pistol". Maybe Ruger didn't have model numbers?
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: Rauville on October 02, 2013, 08:34:29 AM: The first firearm Ruger manufactured starting in 1949 was the 22 automatic pistol like yours...and was simply called that.
The catalog listed them as a Standard 22 Automatic Pistol, and a later model was identified as the Mark I.

You can check the serial number here:
http://www.ruger.com/service/productHistory/PI-MarkI.html (http://www.ruger.com/service/productHistory/PI-MarkI.html)
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: Ipcress on October 02, 2013, 08:36:13 AM: Looks like it was made towards the end of 1955
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: bigwull on October 02, 2013, 08:47:16 AM: Well, if you did,nt like the thought of your Browning being sold..to someone..who might have used it to kill animals....What will be your thoughts on this be.....
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: debodun on October 02, 2013, 08:55:14 AM: The same
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: bigwull on October 02, 2013, 09:13:55 AM: Quote from: debodun on October 02, 2013, 08:55:14 AM
The same
..this is used for killing people......big difference....mind you..your Browning will do it just as well....Morality and guns don,t go hand in hand....
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: mart on October 02, 2013, 09:36:59 AM: Actually this gun is more in the varmint category !! Hubby carried the bull barrel Ruger on the tractor when he was working on clearing pasture !! Good gun !!
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: bigwull on October 02, 2013, 09:47:57 AM: Why a varmint needs it in a shoulder holster is beyond me....
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: mart on October 02, 2013, 10:00:28 AM: Looks like standard belt holster to me !! Would be difficult to remove with that snap if shoulder holster but easy if at the waist !!
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: bigwull on October 02, 2013, 10:07:32 AM: Quote from: mart on October 02, 2013, 10:00:28 AM
Looks like standard belt holster to me !! Would be difficult to remove with that snap if shoulder holster but easy if at the waist !!
another Gotcha......varmint s to you...vermin to me aka...rats,gophers.rabbits..mouse....and rattlers perhaps....have i missed anything.... ;D
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: mart on October 02, 2013, 10:10:22 AM: Around here its more cottonmouths, turtles, nutria maybe a beaver on occasion !!
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: bigwull on October 02, 2013, 03:00:01 PM: its such a shame that you classify a beaver...as a varmint....they have recently been re-introduced to Scotland...and are protected by law....
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: mart on October 02, 2013, 05:51:47 PM: Come get all you want !! When they start cutting down all your trees you won`t like them either !!
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: mart on October 02, 2013, 05:54:07 PM: Your Ruger if a red label is worth around $400. or a bit more !! Black label is about $150. to $200. !!
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: rockandrollrods on October 03, 2013, 01:08:04 AM: Another great gun! I've fired thousands of rounds through one that looks very similar. I remember the one I used to use was an early 1960s one.
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: mart on October 03, 2013, 06:11:57 AM: Although it says "automatic" its a semi- auto !!
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: Rauville on October 03, 2013, 07:40:46 AM: Quote from: mart on October 02, 2013, 05:54:07 PM
Your Ruger if a red label is worth around $400. or a bit more !! Black label is about $150. to $200. !!

For those that wonder what the difference is:
The "Red Label / Eagle" Ruger denotes the early models that were fitted with red eagle medallions in the grips. After Alex Strum passed away in late 1951, Bill Ruger had that medallion changed to a black eagle in memory of his business partner. Any production after about February 1952 had the black eagle grips.
Title: Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
Post by: mart on October 03, 2013, 07:50:50 AM: Thanks Rauville !! Had to do breakfast before getting back here !!