1978 RUGER “Standard” Model Semi-Auto .22 LR HUNTING/PLINKING Modern Pistol The First Product Produced by STURM, RUGER & COMPANY

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1978 RUGER “Standard” Model Semi-Auto .22 LR HUNTING/PLINKING Modern Pistol

The First Product Produced by STURM, RUGER & COMPANY

Here Ancestry Guns presents a Modern Ruger Standard Model Semi-Automatic Pistol manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Company in Southport, Connecticut circa 1978. This classic handgun is an autoloading pistol that was first introduced in 1949 and was the first product manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co., and was the first in a long line of .22 Long Rifle cartridge handguns, including its later iterations, which included the MK II, MK III, and MK IV. It is marketed as an inexpensive.22 caliber rimfire intended for casual sport and target shooting, and plinking. Designed by company founder William B. Ruger, the Standard model and its variants are the most sold .22 caliber semi-automatic pistols ever produced.

After World War II, firearm designer and entrepreneur Bill Ruger acquired a pair of World War II Japanese Nambu pistols from a returning United States Marine, which he successfully duplicated in his garage. Using the Nambu’s silhouette and bolt system, Ruger produced his first prototype but lacked the venture capital necessary to fund its introduction. When his affluent friend Alex Sturm was shown the 1949 prototype Ruger had created, he was impressed by its aesthetic and its slight resemblance to the German Luger P08 pistol. Hoping that prospective buyers would share his sentiment, Sturm invested $50,000 and the two teamed to form the company Sturm, Ruger & Co. Ruger’s new product was named the “Standard” model. The Standard model remained in continuous production with minor improvements for the next 33 years through 1982, and became the most sold automatic .22 handgun, with over 2 million pistols sold.

The overall condition is fine. Original finish is preserved. Shiny bright bore with strong rifling. The action is excellent. Markings are sharp. Both grips are in very good shape with average wear.

This firearm is classified as Modern.

Barrel is 4-3/4 inches.

Caliber: .22 Long Rifle Rimfire

Overall condition as seen in photos.

Very Fast. Very Safe. FREE SHIPPING. Will need to be sent to your local FFL. This firearm is classified as Modern.

$1050
#260353