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Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
« 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?

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Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
« Reply #1 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

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Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
« Reply #2 on: October 02, 2013, 08:36:13 am »
Looks like it was made towards the end of 1955

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Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
« Reply #3 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.....
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Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
« Reply #4 on: October 02, 2013, 08:55:14 am »
The same

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Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
« Reply #5 on: October 02, 2013, 09:13:55 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....
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Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
« Reply #6 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 !!

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Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
« Reply #7 on: October 02, 2013, 09:47:57 am »
Why a varmint needs it in a shoulder holster is beyond me....
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Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
« Reply #8 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 !!

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Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
« Reply #9 on: October 02, 2013, 10:07:32 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
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Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
« Reply #10 on: October 02, 2013, 10:10:22 am »
Around here its more cottonmouths, turtles, nutria maybe a beaver on occasion !!

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Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
« Reply #11 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....
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Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
« Reply #12 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 !!   

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Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
« Reply #13 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. !!

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Re: Where to look for Ruger Pistol model number
« Reply #14 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.
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