What is a Ruger 22 auto pistol worth these days?
Wingspar, it looks like your pistol is a Ruger Standard Model, not a Mark I. With a 4 digit serial number, it has considerable collectability. Obviously, the more pristine the gun the better, but they didn’t make too many of those pistols. Your gun probably shipped before October of 1950 and may have been shipped in a “Salt Cod Box” which, if you still have it, makes the package even more desirable. If you wish to learn more about your father’s pistol, get a copy of John Dougan’s book “Ruger Pistols & Revolvers; The Vintage Years 1949-1973”. Also, if you want an original Red Eagle emblem, try the link below. Join the forum and place a “Want to Buy” ad in the classifieds. Also, ask some questions there about your pistol. Those guys are very helpful and knowledgeable. According to the Red Eagle News Exchange, which is a quarterly publication about Ruger firearms, a 95-98% Red Eagle Pistol could be worth between $400-$900, depending on the variation. If yours was shipped in the Salt Cod B
