{"product_id":"ruger-mkii-with-original-box-and-papers","title":"Ruger MKII with original box and papers","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe Ruger Mark series began with the original “Standard” model in 1949 (Ruger’s first firearm), inspired by the Japanese Nambu pistol’s lines and the Luger’s grip angle. It was a simple, reliable, inexpensive blowback .22 LR semi-auto that quickly became popular for plinking, target shooting, and small-game hunting. A Target variant (Mark I) with heavier barrels and adjustable sights followed in 1951.​\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eProduction of the original Standard\/Mark I ended in 1982. The Mark II (1982–2005) was the updated successor. Key improvements included:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eLast-round bolt hold-open\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eMagazine disconnect safety\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRedesigned magazine (10-round capacity, up from 9)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eImproved safety that allowed loading\/unloading with the safety engaged\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAvailability in stainless steel as well as blued finish\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStandard models typically came with tapered lightweight barrels (common lengths 4¾\" or 6\") and fixed sights. Target models offered heavier\/bull or tapered barrels (including 5½\", 6⅞\", etc.) with adjustable sights. This is the Mark II Standard configuration: 6\" tapered barrel, fixed sights, blued finish, and checkered black synthetic grips with the Ruger eagle medallion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eShips Free to the FFL of your choice!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTo aide in the shipping process please send a copy of your preferred FFL dealer to whiskeyrebellionantiques@yahoo.com at the time of purchase. \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":50524363685965,"sku":null,"price":595.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0610\/9229\/8829\/files\/rn-image_picker_lib_temp_653ce881-b48d-410f-ad57-ba08b756abbf.jpg?v=1790181060","url":"https:\/\/whiskeyrebellionantiques.com\/products\/ruger-mkii-with-original-box-and-papers","provider":"Whiskey Rebellion Antiques","version":"1.0","type":"link"}