Ruger Standard roll mark

RoyalTermite · 11-26-2016, 07:01 PM

I recently aquired a Standard pistol dating to around 1969. The roll mark on the left side is a bit incomplete. Does not appear to be ground off or polished off. Any thoughts?

DonVoigt · 11-26-2016, 07:38 PM

Yes, it looks to be incomplete.
Mfg. on Monday am or Friday pm, would be my guess.

SteveM · 11-27-2016, 09:06 AM

Here is mine from 1957. Mags for these earlier ones are like hens teeth.

RoyalTermite · 11-27-2016, 10:34 AM

The mag that came with mine is in pretty good shape. You can modify the new mags to work can't you?

I was able to score this one for under $200. Got a good deal. Some bluing wear at muzzle and back strap.

ithacaartist · 11-27-2016, 10:45 AM

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Originally Posted by RoyalTermite

The mag that came with mine is in pretty good shape. You can modify the new mags to work can't you?

I was able to score this one for under $200. Got a good deal. Some bluing wear at muzzle and back strap.

If I'm not mistaken, those early metal bottom mags are indeed rare and pricey!

The mags for the Standard can be created from later versions by simply moving their follower buttons to the other side--except those for the .45 style frame, which have a bottom that prevents their fit. The older 9-shot mags can be modified to hold ten rounds by shortening the tip of the internal stop enough to hold the extra round.

11-26-2016, 07:01 PM	#1
RoyalTermite User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kennett Square. PA Posts: 66 Thanks: 42 Thanked 60 Times in 22 Posts	Ruger Standard roll mark I recently aquired a Standard pistol dating to around 1969. The roll mark on the left side is a bit incomplete. Does not appear to be ground off or polished off. Any thoughts? Attached Thumbnails

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DonVoigt User Join Date: Apr 2015 Location: near Charlotte NC Posts: 4,681 Thanks: 1,443 Thanked 4,355 Times in 2,041 Posts	Yes, it looks to be incomplete. Mfg. on Monday am or Friday pm, would be my guess. __________________ 03man(Don Voigt); Luger student and collector. Looking for DWM side plate: 69 ; Dreyse 1907 pistol K.S. Gendarmerie

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SteveM User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Texas Posts: 1,016 Thanks: 94 Thanked 275 Times in 137 Posts	Here is mine from 1957. Mags for these earlier ones are like hens teeth. Attached Thumbnails

11-27-2016, 10:34 AM	#4
RoyalTermite User Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Kennett Square. PA Posts: 66 Thanks: 42 Thanked 60 Times in 22 Posts	The mag that came with mine is in pretty good shape. You can modify the new mags to work can't you? I was able to score this one for under $200. Got a good deal. Some bluing wear at muzzle and back strap. Attached Thumbnails