Ruger Mk Ii Serial Numbers

Ruger Mk Ii Target Serial Numbers
Ruger Mk Ii Serial Numbers
Ruger M77 Mark Ii Serial Numbers

Go to content

Main menu:

Introduced in 1982. NOTE: In 1989, approximately 2,000 5.5' bull barrel Mark II pistols, with blue barreled receivers and stainless steel grip frames were produced by Ruger on order from a Ruger distributor. They exist in the 215-25xxx to 215-43xxx serial number range. The MK II ('Mark Two') was made from 1982 to 2005. It replaced the Standard, Ruger's first model, made from 1949 to 1982, and the MK I Target, made from 1951 to 1982.MK II variations include the Target models, which have heavier barrels and adjustable sights, and the 22/45 models, which have a polymer frame with a grip-angle that matches the Colt 1911 rather than the steel frame's Luger P08.

After Ruger started making the convertibles in late 1959 or 1960, not real sure of the date, almost all Single-Sixes were convertibles. They made a few 6 1/2 in. Only and they made a few 5 1/2 in bl. Guns in.22 only. Anyone having a 5 1/2 in bl. Single-Six with only a.22 cylinder, needs to call Ruger to get a letter.
Fortunately, Ruger makes an online tool available to Ruger owners to help read Ruger serial numbers and determine the weapon's date of manufacture. Access the Ruger website. The company's website link is provided below in the 'Resources' section of this article.

Online Store
- Gun Safes
Videos
Just For Fun

Standard & Mark I Pistol – 1949-1982
Beginning Serial Number:	Years of Production:
1	1949
2416	1950
11597	1951
32905	1952
49019	1953
68958	1954
97358	1955
115523	1956
128244	1957
148222	1958
169400	1959
179712	1960
194484	1961
217767	1962
239621	1963
250296	1964
276308	1965
406740	1966
436226	1967
463239	1968
10-00001	1969
10-38890	1970
10-75016	1971
11-26288	1972
11-72924	1973
12-22449	1974
12-81988	1975
13-48646	1976
13-99097	1977
14-69121	1978
15-36233	1979
16-06785	1980
16-82837	1981
17-70981	1982
Mark II Pistol – 1982-2005
Beginning Serial Number:	Years of Production:
18-00001	1982
18-50048	1983
19-31711	1984
211-13150	1985
212-08560	1986
212-91364	1987
213-90898	1988
214-85593	1989
215-61938	1990
216-68349	1991
217-48014 and 218-00001	1992
219-37950 and 218-05550	1993
219-90370 and 218-26000	1994
221-20943 and 218-45600	1995
221-36504 and 218-59250	1996
221-55005 and 218-68650	1997
221-95002 and 218-95440	1998
222-36510	1999
223-42679	2000
224-21283	2001
224-82446	2002
225-18909	2003
225-60111	2004
225-84467	2005
Mark III Pistol – 2004-Current
Beginning Serial Number:	Years of Production:
227-00001	2004
227-00545	2005
227-32050	2006
227-43436	2007
227-71436	2008
227-98588 and *270-18317	2009
270-68620	2010
271-46528	2011
272-40161	2012
273-23285	2013
274-10980	2014
274-91219	2015

Note: Mark III Pistols marked with 22/45 Mark III Hunter pistols beginning in 2009.

Page 1 of 2

[ 16 posts ]

Go to page1, 2Next

Print view

Previous topic | Next topic

Author

Message

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:30 am

Bearcat

Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:18 am
Posts: 9

I did a search before posting and could not find what I was looking for.
I have acquired a Ruger Mark II Target .22LR with a serial number 210-87610. I am trying to determine what year this was made and approx value.
I have looked at the Ruger serial chart but could not find numbers starting with 210-***** ... any help is appreciated.
Thanks.

Last edited by Texana on Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:45 am, edited 1 time in total.

Top

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:42 am

Ruger Guru

Joined: Wed Dec 11, 2002 2:01 am
Posts: 19120
Location: Ohio , U.S.A.

welcome to the Forum, I think you'll find those 'first' 3 digit prefix guns came into being in 1984................jumped from #19 to #210
I sold one of them in the MK512 ( 5 1/2 inch bull barrel) yesterday at the gun show for $275, the same serial number range, came in a yellow/black ,one-piece box and just ONE magazine

Top

Post subject:

Bearcat

Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:18 am
Posts: 9

Thank you for the prompt reply RugerGuy ...
I picked this on up for $150 ... cant wait to the range and try it out.

Top

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:11 am

Hunter

Joined: Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:58 pm
Posts: 3077
Location: Minnesota

Welcome to the Forum Texana.
Congrats on a great find. Looks like a very clean model MK678.

_________________
U.S. Army Retired (1969-2002)
NRA Life Member.

Top

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 9:17 am

Bearcat

Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:18 am
Posts: 9

Top

Post subject:

Hunter

Joined: Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:58 pm
Posts: 3077
Location: Minnesota

Ranger1 I measure this barrel at 5 1/2 ....

Looks longer 5 1/2' to me....maybe due to the small picture
Did you measure from the bolt face to the muzzle? Just curious.

_________________
U.S. Army Retired (1969-2002)
NRA Life Member.

Top

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:03 am

Bearcat

Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:18 am
Posts: 9

Ranger1 I measure this barrel at 5 1/2 ....

Looks longer 5 1/2' to me....maybe due to the small picture
Did you measure from the bolt face to the muzzle? Just curious.

I measured from end of barrel up to end of serial number. I get 6 7/8 from bolt face (just left of serial) to end of barrel
You gotta love us novices .... so officially what do I have ...
A Mark II Target or MK678 or are they the same thing .... ???

Top

Ruger Mk Ii Target Serial Numbers

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:12 am

Hunter

Joined: Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:58 pm
Posts: 3077
Location: Minnesota

.... so officially what do I have ...
A Mark II Target or MK678 or are they the same thing .... ???

Officially, the same thing! You have a MK II Target Pistol, Catalog No. MK678.
If I'm wrong on the Catalog #, someone will be along to correct me.

_________________
U.S. Army Retired (1969-2002)
NRA Life Member.

Top

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:29 am

Bearcat

Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:18 am
Posts: 9

Thanks for the info. I cant wait to try this pistol out.
So the correct way to measure is from the bolt face?

Top

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 10:55 am

Single-Sixer

Joined: Sat Mar 26, 2011 9:18 pm
Posts: 181
Location: Dallas, Texas

$150!
Great buy. Plenty of money left for lots of ammo. FYI, my Mark IIs eat Federal bulk from wally world up. MKI not so much. Enjoy.

_________________
If we don't teach our kids, the liberals will!

Top

Ruger Mk Ii Serial Numbers

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 11:00 am

Hunter

Joined: Sun Mar 21, 2010 12:58 pm
Posts: 3077
Location: Minnesota

Thanks for the info. I cant wait to try this pistol out.
So the correct way to measure is from the bolt face?

The correct terminology would be measuring from the chamber to the end of the barrel. The bolt, when fully forward, will almost be touching the chamber (rear of barrel).

_________________
U.S. Army Retired (1969-2002)
NRA Life Member.

Top

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 12:18 pm

Bearcat

Joined: Mon Dec 19, 2011 8:18 am
Posts: 9

Gotcha ... thanks for all the help. I will report back after I run a few hundred through it.
Merry Christmas everyone!!

Top

Posted: Mon Dec 19, 2011 7:17 pm

Ruger Guru

Joined: Wed Dec 11, 2002 2:01 am
Posts: 19120
Location: Ohio , U.S.A.

yes that is definitely a 6 7/8 in barrel, can tell by the 'taper' to the barrel, the 5 1/2 inch is a 'bull barrel' ...then there is always the elusive MK514 it has a taper also and is only 5 1/4 inch..but the picture above is of the longer one, NICE gun and a GREAT deal (bargain???)

Top

Post subject:

Moderator

Joined: Wed Jan 16, 2008 10:26 pm
Posts: 10514
Location: Illinois

I have one exactly like it. Put 250 rounds through it Sunday. They are deadly accurate!
You got a super buy on a semi-auto that will last a life time.

Top

Posted: Tue Dec 20, 2011 6:04 am

Hawkeye

Joined: Mon Jun 19, 2006 1:01 am
Posts: 5060
Location: Midwest Illinois

Great deal on a great gun. It doesn't look like it has ever seen the light of day.

Top

Ruger M77 Mark Ii Serial Numbers

Page 1 of 2

[ 16 posts ]

Go to page1, 2Next