I see several vendors on Gunbroker as well as Guns International with asking prices on the MK I's in the $500 to $1000 range depending on the condition & whether or not the original box is included. Am I missing something here...are these guys just wishful thinking or have the prices on the MK I models jumped up that much ?
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There's Always An Exception: T514
The lesser known and rarely seen T514 would go for more - tapered 5-1/4" barrel with target sights.
The lesser known and rarely seen T514 would go for more - tapered 5-1/4" barrel with target sights.
The lesser known and rarely seen T514 would go for more - tapered 5-1/4" barrel with target sights.
Like this one
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Just over a year ago I picked up a factory fired only MKI 6 7/8" heavy tapered barrel Target model. I gave $375.00 for it the box was 99% and all papers, manual and original oil paper. Looking at new MKIV's I couldn't come close to it's equal for no way close to that price not to mention it's beauty. So I felt I got the deal of the century but then again when I get a new gun I'm more interested in a shooter than a seller.
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There was one recently at a local LGS I looked at a few times.
Unfortunately a prior owner had taken it upon themselves to inscribe their drivers license number onto everything - grips, magazine, bolt, barrel, frame.
The Covid buy up sucked it in so someone else gets to look at the blasphemy.
There was one recently at a local LGS I looked at a few times.
Unfortunately a prior owner had taken it upon themselves to inscribe their drivers license number onto everything - grips, magazine, bolt, barrel, frame.
The Covid buy up sucked it in so someone else gets to look at the blasphemy.
I have a '72 Mark I target a guy wanted to buy I used some auction sites and priced it at $450 ($350 + $100 for with 5 mags (all OEM, 1 original, 4 brand new)).. he countered at $200 and Im thinking the mags are worth $100 by themselves so I passed..
Now I see that I was way over priced.. Would the extra mags add $$ to a reasonable asking price?
Now I see that I was way over priced.. Would the extra mags add $$ to a reasonable asking price?
If the magazines are the original nine-shot versions with the chrome plated long base that is attached to the magazine body, the magazines are worth considerably more than $10 each. The subject magazine is the one in the middle of the below picture and often sell for $50 when encountered.
If I were local, I would have happily paid your asking price as those magazines are getting scarce. I have a few spares but could use more.
If I were local, I would have happily paid your asking price as those magazines are getting scarce. I have a few spares but could use more.
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If your magazines have the follower slot only on the right side, those magazines are worth more then $15 each. I have paid $50 each for those.
It will be said that the later magazines will fit and function. That is true, but they tend to have the magazine catch capture at the junction between magazine body and magazine base. That makes ejecting the magazine a pain. The mag catch can be altered or replaced with an aftermarket catch with a larger radius that does not grab at the interface of the magazine body and floor plate. Or you can use the original magazines. I prefer the latter.
It will be said that the later magazines will fit and function. That is true, but they tend to have the magazine catch capture at the junction between magazine body and magazine base. That makes ejecting the magazine a pain. The mag catch can be altered or replaced with an aftermarket catch with a larger radius that does not grab at the interface of the magazine body and floor plate. Or you can use the original magazines. I prefer the latter.
About 6-7 years ago, I passed on a MKI pistol and have regretted it ever since. Although it was not marked as such, I am positive that it was a Clark Custom. It was a 6 inch Bull barrel with target sights, Clark trigger, and had the sweetest trigger pull ever, and had a highly polished royal blue finish. Can't remember for sure, but think the asking price was around $600.
Need help with this Mark 1
I've been asked to help a family sell their inherited firearms. This is a Mark 1 target with a set of thumb grip panels and a compensator. The finish is in fairly rough shape as it was stores for years in a leather holster. Lots of wear marks and a bit of rust under the grips. The gun itself functions fine. It comes with three of the chrome base magazines. Any idea what this model is worth?
Ruger serial number look up did not identify this one which is 1580XX. I'm guessing early '70s.
I've been asked to help a family sell their inherited firearms. This is a Mark 1 target with a set of thumb grip panels and a compensator. The finish is in fairly rough shape as it was stores for years in a leather holster. Lots of wear marks and a bit of rust under the grips. The gun itself functions fine. It comes with three of the chrome base magazines. Any idea what this model is worth?
Ruger serial number look up did not identify this one which is 1580XX. I'm guessing early '70s.
The grips appear to be Herrett Shooting stars , good grips ! I am sure some one would snap that Mark I up for 350 range !!
Trigger looks a little different? Ruger stock or ? Also the front of the trigger guard may have been drilled for pretravel screw , can barely see the burr where the hole is ?
Trigger looks a little different? Ruger stock or ? Also the front of the trigger guard may have been drilled for pretravel screw , can barely see the burr where the hole is ?
I have my dad's MK 1. I searched the numbers and its a 1961. Looks like new. It has the original grips, the Ruger wood thumb rest grips, and a set of custom rosewood from KT's grips.
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