![]() ![]() Can you imagine a law enforcement officer doing a National Crime Investigation Computer (NCIC) check for a Ruger used in a crime, only to have a dozen different guns come up in the computer search? Ruger now uses a model specific prefix on all their guns. Mainframe computers came into play by the government in the mid-60s, which caused mass confusion with Ruger firearms. This drove BATFE nuts because there were minimal regulations for serial numbers so they didn't have the authority to bust Ruger. This meant you could have a serial number such as 12345 on a Standard, Mark I, Bearcat, Single-Six, Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, 44 Carbine, #1 Rifle, Mod 77, 10/22, Mini-14, or any other Ruger gun in production in 1968. straight numeric, no prefix or suffix except D for duplicate or U for used. Prior to Jan 1969, Ruger used the exact same serial number sequence on all their guns. Fact: The GCA of 1968 was specifically written to put Ruger in line with the rest of the gun manufacturers. Barnydaddy, Yes, I am dead serious!!!! When you have been in this business as long as I have, you soon learn Ruger doesn't always get it right with serial numbers or the history of their own guns. ![]()
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