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CliveW · February 6, 2007, 03:08 PM

I had been keeping my eye open for an older model Ruger Standard Auto or Mark 1 auto .22 pistol for a while at the local markets etc.

I just bought one, a Standard model, 4 3/4"bbl with the fixed rear sight. Very nice condition blue with no wear or marks and guess I paid the average price for such a gun.

However, this has the red red eagle emblem on a silver background on the left grip and also a very low 5-digit ser. # 1xxxx. Maybe meaning it was made between '49-51 before Sturm's death.

I was under the impression that these 'Red Eagle' models commanded a premium. Am I wrong, or is it possible that the dealer wasn't aware of this, due to the average asking price. I'm real happy with it in any case. Unfortunately, no box, just the gun.

Thanks,
Clive.

February 6, 2007, 03:08 PM	#1
CliveW Junior Member Join Date: February 18, 2005 Posts: 7	Ruger Standard 22 Auto, Red Eagle I had been keeping my eye open for an older model Ruger Standard Auto or Mark 1 auto .22 pistol for a while at the local markets etc. I just bought one, a Standard model, 4 3/4"bbl with the fixed rear sight. Very nice condition blue with no wear or marks and guess I paid the average price for such a gun. However, this has the red red eagle emblem on a silver background on the left grip and also a very low 5-digit ser. # 1xxxx. Maybe meaning it was made between '49-51 before Sturm's death. I was under the impression that these 'Red Eagle' models commanded a premium. Am I wrong, or is it possible that the dealer wasn't aware of this, due to the average asking price. I'm real happy with it in any case. Unfortunately, no box, just the gun. Thanks, Clive.