Ruger Standard Auto value

steveNChunter · February 7, 2013, 07:47 PM

I've been talking with a guy who wants to sell a Ruger standard auto (a.k.a. MK I)

It has some bluing wear on the barrel and in front of the trigger guard from being kept in a holster for years, other than that it seems to be in pretty good shape. He wants $185 for it. Its the shorter(4.5"?) tapered barrel and the normal black grips

Is it worth it?

CajunBass · February 7, 2013, 07:58 PM

That's a great price. I've seen them for anywhere from $200-300.00 recently.

steveNChunter · February 7, 2013, 08:04 PM

I just wondered how much the bluing wear would bring the value down on it. But I guess its hard to find a gun that old that doesnt have at least some bluing wear.

slappy · February 7, 2013, 09:41 PM

Does it have a Red or Black eagle on the grip? Makes a good bit of difference in the value but, if it is the Black Eagle model in 90% is worth $275 and Red Eagle in 90% is worth $350 according to Fjestad's Blue Book. I would already own it if I found it for $185, I am beginning to get a collection of them.

steveNChunter · February 7, 2013, 09:56 PM

Its a black eagle. I learned there's another guy that he's showing it to tonight so it will probably end up being sold before I get a chance at it

oh well there are more fish in the sea...

I was really looking for a Mark II target with a 5.5" bull barrel anyway but I have a hard time passing up a good deal

February 7, 2013, 07:47 PM	#1
steveNChunter Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Southern Appalachian Mtns Posts: 431	Ruger Standard Auto value I've been talking with a guy who wants to sell a Ruger standard auto (a.k.a. MK I) It has some bluing wear on the barrel and in front of the trigger guard from being kept in a holster for years, other than that it seems to be in pretty good shape. He wants $185 for it. Its the shorter(4.5"?) tapered barrel and the normal black grips Is it worth it? __________________ *I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.* -Philippians 4:13 (KJV)

February 7, 2013, 07:58 PM	#2
CajunBass Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2005 Location: Chancellorsville, Virginia Posts: 3,099	That's a great price. I've seen them for anywhere from $200-300.00 recently. __________________ For God so loved the world, that He gave His only begotten Son, that whoever believes in Him should not perish, but have everlasting life. John 3:16 (NKJV)

February 7, 2013, 08:04 PM	#3
steveNChunter Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Southern Appalachian Mtns Posts: 431	I just wondered how much the bluing wear would bring the value down on it. But I guess its hard to find a gun that old that doesnt have at least some bluing wear. __________________ *I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.* -Philippians 4:13 (KJV)

February 7, 2013, 09:56 PM	#5
steveNChunter Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2012 Location: Southern Appalachian Mtns Posts: 431	Its a black eagle. I learned there's another guy that he's showing it to tonight so it will probably end up being sold before I get a chance at it oh well there are more fish in the sea... I was really looking for a Mark II target with a 5.5" bull barrel anyway but I have a hard time passing up a good deal __________________ *I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.* -Philippians 4:13 (KJV)

February 7, 2013, 09:41 PM	#4
slappy Senior Member Join Date: November 6, 2011 Posts: 928	Does it have a Red or Black eagle on the grip? Makes a good bit of difference in the value but, if it is the Black Eagle model in 90% is worth $275 and Red Eagle in 90% is worth $350 according to Fjestad's Blue Book. I would already own it if I found it for $185, I am beginning to get a collection of them.