Mark IThis is a discussion on Mark I within the Ruger Rimfires forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; My neighbor was shooting out back this evening so naturally I go out and see what the fuss is all about.
Turns out he was ...
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August 18th, 2012, 02:39 PM
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#1 | | Jaded James
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My neighbor was shooting out back this evening so naturally I go out and see what the fuss is all about. 
Turns out he was shooting a Mark I circa 1980. I'm pretty sure that it has never even been cleaned. It put my Mark III Hunter to shame. Now I know what the fuss is all about. I have it for the weekend so I can "Clean It"
There is lots of surface rust and the inside is filthy but it still goes bang. 
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August 19th, 2012, 05:58 AM
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The Standard model pistol you have pictured there (often referred to as a Mark I generation-wise) field strips the same as a Mark II for cleaning purposes. It is an A-100 framed Standard Model pistol, the Mark I is the target version and has adjustable sights. There are only a few minor difference between the MK1 and MK2 models most of which is the lack of bolt catch parts on the left side of the pistol's frame.
R,
Bullseye
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August 19th, 2012, 06:09 AM
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I have a Mark I target model with the bull barrel. I bought it new in the mid 70s. Great little target pistol.
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August 19th, 2012, 06:23 AM
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I have a 1952 standard model and it still works great. I wouldn't think of getting rid of it.
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August 19th, 2012, 04:15 PM
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#5 | | Wandering Sandlapper
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My Standard turned 40 this year, still going strong. It doesn't get cleaned often either. | |
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August 19th, 2012, 04:21 PM
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Saya a lot about their quality, doesn't it?
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August 20th, 2012, 07:02 AM
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Recently picked up a Standard and a Mark I made in the 60s and they still shoot right there with my Mark III Comp, let me tell you. As i posted, earlier, old Marks never die.
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August 20th, 2012, 07:40 AM
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#8 | | Previously Interested
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A shame it was neglected. Nice old classic shouldn't have rust. That's a good reason for frequent cleaning, since rust prevention is part of it.
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August 20th, 2012, 08:39 AM
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I picked up a MKII a few weeks ago. A touch of rust here and there but the insides were excellent condition ($125). When I took it to the range it worked flawlessly and was very fun to shoot (I've been working just on .45ACP stuff lately).
BUT now I've taken it apart and fallen into deep despair at getting that SOB back strap in. It's been over a week now and it's gotten to the point where I can only try it (again) on days when I've had no coffee and my karma is in a good place.
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August 20th, 2012, 09:08 AM
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Follow these instruction and you despair with be no more. Mark III Fieldstripping Procedures
Even though the directions are for the Mark III, they are basically the same for the earlier model just without the insertion/extraction of the magazine.
R,
Bullseye
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August 21st, 2012, 11:26 AM
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#11 | | Jaded James
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I got it cleaned up yesterday but it still has lots of surface rust on the outside. If it were mine I'd send it back to Ruger for a re-blue. I already asked my neighbor if he would sell it and he quickly said no.  It really is a shame he let this gun get so bad.  | |
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August 21st, 2012, 11:49 AM
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Jtiv19
You told me about that poor old neglected Ruger. I was sure hoping for you he'd sell it to you and you'd give it a new home. Maybe after he sees how you cleaned it up for him he'll try to keep it up.
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August 21st, 2012, 12:04 PM
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#13 | | Jaded James
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Originally Posted by Ruger Redhawk  Jtiv19
You told me about that poor old neglected Ruger. I was sure hoping for you he'd sell it to you and you'd give it a new home. Maybe after he sees how you cleaned it up for him he'll try to keep it up. | I sure hope so but I won't be holding my breath At least it got some TLC for a little while.
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August 21st, 2012, 12:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Jtiv19 I sure hope so but I won't be holding my breath At least it got some TLC for a little while. | I'd keep bringing it up to him.Maybe eventually he'll sell it to you. The squeaky wheel gets to oil. Apparently he doesn't care about it.
Some people don't deserve to have a nice gun the way they neglect them.
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August 21st, 2012, 12:20 PM
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My father bought a Standard brand new in 1950 for $37.50. I have it now. I found a video on YouTube on how to break it down. What a chore, but I got it done. It looked like it had never been cleaned, and I know my father was meticulous about cleaning after shooting, but obviously he never field stripped it. Powder deposits were so thick inside that it looked like someone was storing extra powder for reloading later on. Over 1/16th inch thick all over the place.
As for the surface rust, some very fine steel wool, 000, should clean up the surface rust just fine without damaging the bluing.
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