Market Value of Ruger Mark II

Buckley · July 25, 2015, 08:27 PM

Have lead on subject pistol at auction in New England. Estimated selling price range is $150.00 - $250.00. Pistol is in 85% - 90# condition with one magazine, no manual or box. What would be maximum price to pay? Plan on using at indoor range; but not in competition. Presently shooting revolvers and thought this would be good way to try semi auto pistol. Appreciate any help. Buckley

Sevens · July 25, 2015, 08:56 PM

There is some missing information that matters a lot! Blued, tapered barrel, fixed sights--low end. Heavy 5.5" or monster 10" heavy barrel, adjustable sights and stainless...? High end! Also, the local market has it's say.

I will tell you this much:
if it is clean, not beat up and it seems totally functional, then I would (honestly!) pay right up to the low end sales price locally for a *NEW* Mark III with the same or similar features.

In my (not at all humble) opinion, the Mark II is a better handgun than the Mark III.

The Mark II is the pinnacle of the design.

lee n. field · July 25, 2015, 09:09 PM

Pretty much what Sevens said: is there anything special about this gun? Target sights? Stainless? Special grips?

Magazines and manual are no big dial to get hold of.

Buckley · July 25, 2015, 09:31 PM

Post shows my lack of knowledge about semi automatic Ruger hand guns. Gun is the standard Mark II model blued with fluted barrel and fixed sights. A new standard model Mark III is listed at Cabela`s for $370.00 plus tax.

Really appreciate your help. Auction is tomorrow maybe I will get lucky! Will let you know. Many thanks Buckley

jolly roger · July 25, 2015, 09:37 PM

I've got a nice Stainless Government Model 6 7/8 bull barrel Mark II with a Volquartsen trigger. Don't see those around much. I wonder what those are going for..not that it's for sale mind you

reddog81 · July 26, 2015, 12:26 AM

Sounds like the "plain jane" model.
$150 would've definitely be a good deal. $250 wouldn't be a bad price if it's something your looking for. A ruger mark II is quite a bit different from your average centerfire auto loader but still a great gun.

Snyper · July 26, 2015, 07:28 AM

Every fluted barrel I've ever seen was either custom made , or on a MKIII

Buckley · July 26, 2015, 06:24 PM

Thank you all for your comments regarding market value of the Ruger Mark II Standard. Auction was today and bought the gun for $150.00 plus buyers premium of 10 %.

Again brain was not in gear when I described barrel as being " fluted" it is a tapered barrel. Look forward to getting it to the range. Thanks again for your help. Buckley

orionengnr · July 26, 2015, 06:55 PM

At $150, I think you did just fine.
My first MkII was a 5 inch bull barrel, and I paid $250 for it (about ten years ago).
Followed it up with a similar MkII in stainless for $300.

I later added a fluted barrel MkIII Hunter...and sold it to a friend shortly thereafter. The LCI, mag safety and other lawyer-gimmicks ruined the design for me.
The MkII is definitely the pinnacle of Ruger .22 pistols.
Enjoy!

Knightsofnee · July 26, 2015, 07:20 PM

Wonderful pistol, good price. Just don't be in a rush to take it apart. Ruger will be happy to get you a manual. You might be able to download the manual from the internet.

lee n. field · July 26, 2015, 07:30 PM

You did fine. Now get out there and enjoy it.

Mystro · July 26, 2015, 07:38 PM

Great gun. A Ruger MK2 SS bull barrel was my very first handgun. Wonderful gun to own and hunt with. As mentioned, don't take it apart often. It is a difficult process even when you have done it a few times.

jetinteriorguy · July 27, 2015, 05:08 AM

A couple weeks ago while poking through the consignment rack at the LGS, I spotted a nice Mark II for $350.00. It is a 6" bull barrel, stainless, target model with three mags, three sets of grips, a case and a holster. I snatched it up in a heartbeat. Love this gun, a real tack driver even with me shooting it. I feel it's the best gun purchase I've made for quite a while. I had one of these in the blued version many years ago and like a numbskull sold it, so glad to have one back again. I've also been finding .22 ammo a little easier and slightly more reasonably priced lately so will shoot it pretty regularly.

Snyper · July 27, 2015, 12:14 PM

There's really little need to ever field strip a MKII

You can remove the grips and use spray solvent and an air hose to get out dirt and old lube.

July 25, 2015, 08:27 PM	#1
Buckley Member Join Date: December 17, 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 22	Market Value of Ruger Mark II Have lead on subject pistol at auction in New England. Estimated selling price range is $150.00 - $250.00. Pistol is in 85% - 90# condition with one magazine, no manual or box. What would be maximum price to pay? Plan on using at indoor range; but not in competition. Presently shooting revolvers and thought this would be good way to try semi auto pistol. Appreciate any help. Buckley

July 25, 2015, 08:56 PM	#2
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,756	There is some missing information that matters a lot! Blued, tapered barrel, fixed sights--low end. Heavy 5.5" or monster 10" heavy barrel, adjustable sights and stainless...? High end! Also, the local market has it's say. I will tell you this much: if it is clean, not beat up and it seems totally functional, then I would (honestly!) pay right up to the low end sales price locally for a NEW Mark III with the same or similar features. In my (not at all humble) opinion, the Mark II is a better handgun than the Mark III. The Mark II is the pinnacle of the design. __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

July 25, 2015, 09:09 PM	#3
lee n. field Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2002 Location: The same state as Mordor. Posts: 5,568	Pretty much what Sevens said: is there anything special about this gun? Target sights? Stainless? Special grips? Magazines and manual are no big dial to get hold of. __________________ "As was the man of dust, so also are those who are of the dust, and as is the man of heaven, so also are those who are of heaven. Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven. "

July 26, 2015, 07:28 AM	#7
Snyper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2013 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 3,047	Every fluted barrel I've ever seen was either custom made , or on a MKIII __________________ One shot, one kill

July 26, 2015, 07:30 PM	#11
lee n. field Senior Member Join Date: October 12, 2002 Location: The same state as Mordor. Posts: 5,568	You did fine. Now get out there and enjoy it. __________________ "As was the man of dust, so also are those who are of the dust, and as is the man of heaven, so also are those who are of heaven. Just as we have borne the image of the man of dust, we shall also bear the image of the man of heaven. "

July 25, 2015, 09:31 PM	#4
Buckley Member Join Date: December 17, 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 22	Post shows my lack of knowledge about semi automatic Ruger hand guns. Gun is the standard Mark II model blued with fluted barrel and fixed sights. A new standard model Mark III is listed at Cabela`s for $370.00 plus tax. Really appreciate your help. Auction is tomorrow maybe I will get lucky! Will let you know. Many thanks Buckley

July 25, 2015, 09:37 PM	#5
jolly roger Senior Member Join Date: August 15, 2011 Location: Virginia Posts: 179	I've got a nice Stainless Government Model 6 7/8 bull barrel Mark II with a Volquartsen trigger. Don't see those around much. I wonder what those are going for..not that it's for sale mind you

July 26, 2015, 12:26 AM	#6
reddog81 Senior Member Join Date: October 16, 2014 Location: Iowa Posts: 1,634	Sounds like the "plain jane" model. $150 would've definitely be a good deal. $250 wouldn't be a bad price if it's something your looking for. A ruger mark II is quite a bit different from your average centerfire auto loader but still a great gun.

July 26, 2015, 06:24 PM	#8
Buckley Member Join Date: December 17, 2006 Location: Maine Posts: 22	Thank you all for your comments regarding market value of the Ruger Mark II Standard. Auction was today and bought the gun for $150.00 plus buyers premium of 10 %. Again brain was not in gear when I described barrel as being " fluted" it is a tapered barrel. Look forward to getting it to the range. Thanks again for your help. Buckley

July 26, 2015, 06:55 PM	#9
orionengnr Senior Member Join Date: July 9, 2004 Posts: 5,173	At $150, I think you did just fine. My first MkII was a 5 inch bull barrel, and I paid $250 for it (about ten years ago). Followed it up with a similar MkII in stainless for $300. I later added a fluted barrel MkIII Hunter...and sold it to a friend shortly thereafter. The LCI, mag safety and other lawyer-gimmicks ruined the design for me. The MkII is definitely the pinnacle of Ruger .22 pistols. Enjoy!

July 26, 2015, 07:20 PM	#10
Knightsofnee Senior Member Join Date: March 1, 2013 Posts: 150	Wonderful pistol, good price. Just don't be in a rush to take it apart. Ruger will be happy to get you a manual. You might be able to download the manual from the internet.

July 26, 2015, 07:38 PM	#12
Mystro Senior Member Join Date: November 26, 2004 Location: Central Pa. Posts: 1,528	Great gun. A Ruger MK2 SS bull barrel was my very first handgun. Wonderful gun to own and hunt with. As mentioned, don't take it apart often. It is a difficult process even when you have done it a few times. __________________ "I'm a good guy with a gun" What do I care if I give up some freedom or rights?....The Goverment will take care of me. This kind of thinking is now in the majority and it should concern you. "Ask not what you can do for your country, but what free entitlements you can bleed from your country"

July 27, 2015, 05:08 AM	#13
jetinteriorguy Senior Member Join Date: April 28, 2013 Posts: 3,173	A couple weeks ago while poking through the consignment rack at the LGS, I spotted a nice Mark II for $350.00. It is a 6" bull barrel, stainless, target model with three mags, three sets of grips, a case and a holster. I snatched it up in a heartbeat. Love this gun, a real tack driver even with me shooting it. I feel it's the best gun purchase I've made for quite a while. I had one of these in the blued version many years ago and like a numbskull sold it, so glad to have one back again. I've also been finding .22 ammo a little easier and slightly more reasonably priced lately so will shoot it pretty regularly.

July 27, 2015, 12:14 PM	#14
Snyper Senior Member Join Date: December 16, 2013 Location: Eastern NC Posts: 3,047	There's really little need to ever field strip a MKII You can remove the grips and use spray solvent and an air hose to get out dirt and old lube. __________________ One shot, one kill