1 of 50 ‘Golden Anniversary’ Cased Set Ruger MK II 22 LR Semi-Auto Target Pistols – Inlaid & Engraved
SOLD FOR: $2,950
Make: Ruger
Model: MKII, 1 of 50
Serial Number: 221-95901 & 222-76377
Year of Manufacture: circa 2002
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Single Action Semi-Automatic Pistols with Removable Magazines
Markings: Both guns are beautifully engraved and gold inlaid. The right sides of the frames are marked with the serial numbers. The right side of the frame on the 4″ and the left side of the frame on the 10″ are marked either “RUGER / .22 CAL. LONG RIFLE” or ” RUGER / .22 CAL. LONG RIFLE / MARK II TARGET”. The right side of the barrel on the 10″ and the left side of the frame on the 4″ is marked “RUGER / 50th”. Both front straps are marked “11 of 50”.
Barrel Length: 10″ and 4″
Sights / Optics: The front sight on the 10″ gun is a screw adjustable Patridge sight on a base and the rear sight is an elevation and windage adjustable notch. The front sight on the 4″ rear sight is a pinned blade and the rear sight is a dovetail set notch.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are beautifully grained and finished pieces of walnut. There are red and gold Phoenix escutcheons in all four panels. There is no mentionable wear on any panel. The grips rate in about Excellent – LNIB overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue & Gold
Finish Originality: Factory Original
Bore Condition: The bores are unfired. These guns have been strapped since purchase, oiled and unfired. We cannot see inside the bore but assume they are as sharp as the exteriors.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99.9% of its metal finish. There is no mentionable wear on either pistol and the only imperfections are slight scuffs from storage, none through the finish and a rub or two from the zip ties. The screw heads are unturned. The markings are crisp. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent and LNIB condition.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: These beautiful guns come in a Walnut & Glass display case, bearing two plaques reading “GOLDEN ANNIVERSARLY / COMMEMORATIVE / RUGER / LIMITED EDITION / ONE OF 50 / ISSUED BY / THE AMERICAN HISTORICAL FOUNDATION / RICHMOND, VIRGINIA”. The case is sound but has a few scuffs in the wood finish. The case is in Fine condition and the key is retained. The original hand tags are also retained – both with the correct serial numbers.
Our Assessment: With over 3 million sold, the Ruger automatic .22s are amongst the most popular handguns ever produced. The first of these models was also the first gun made by Sturm Ruger; which followed Ruger’s successful duplication of the baby Nambu pistol in his own garage. This started one of the greatest firearms manufacturing companies ever, leading to some of the most well-made guns in history. Our owner has personally fired over 1 million rounds through a pair of Rugers – without a single broken or replaced part. It only seems fitting that these pistols are used to commemorate 50 years of Ruger in such a beautiful way
