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I'm always happy to acknowledge any mistakes I make, but I haven't made one here.

#RUGER SERIAL NUMBERS SERIAL NUMBERS#

The 1998 date is correct, and there were no prefixes on the serial numbers of the Mk I in 1965-66. However, you have failed to show any inaccuracies in my statements above. As you pointed out, the prefixes did not begin until 1969.ДЇrankly, I'm not sure why you are resurrecting this thread to have this discussion, but I'm happy to interact with you about it. Almost 20 years later, Ruger reintroduced the New Bearcat, starting with S/N 93-00500.

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At that time, there were no prefixes and that is what I wrote, '1965-66 production was the Mark I and the serial numbers had no prefixes.' That was not an error. Serial number prefix was 91 and went from 00001 to 64417, at which time Ruger discontinued production in 1974. The next data point is SN 20-00001 in 1969. Ruger Blackhawk Serial Number History Blackhawk Revolver (manufactured from 1955 to 1973) Caliber: 357 Magnum. According to the information on the Ruger website, SN 187367 was the first SN produced in 1962. I would like to determine when it was made. Ruger Mk I pistols did have two digit prefixes from 1969 until the end of production in 1982. Last week I picked up a nice three screw Single Six, the version with adjustable sights. JP is incorrect: The Ruger Mark 1 had prefixed serial numbers starting in 1969. I don't know how much more simple this could be! So, serial number 222-09428 was issued in 1998 (ie., it is lower than 222-36510 which is the beginning of the 1999 numbers). 1998 production began at 221-95001 and ran to 222-36509, and also included the remainder of the 218 prefix numbers. I believe much of the problem lies with using these Rarity Points as an absolute, rather than a relative indicator. 1 book, especially as it relates to the non- prefix serial number configurations and calibers. If you would just read the chart, you will see that 1999 production began at 222-36510. Many collectors have had difficulty understanding or interpreting the Ruger No. The chart you posted shows that your statement of 1999 is incorrect.

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