I have an older Ruger MarkII pistol that I bought from a older gentlemen. I bought it complete with 2 clips, original card board box, but not the original paperwork. I appears to be from the late 1980's. The gun is in great shape, obviously well taken care of. I am considering purchasing a newer MK11 that i can put a red dot or some type of scope on as this gun does not have the screw holes to mount the rail to.
My question is this gun worth keeping original for collectors value or since there were so many of made and sold will there ever be a collectors value? I considered taking it to a well known reputable gun smith and having it tapped and dyed to have a scope rail put on it. I am not worried about spending the money on a new gun but I don't know that I really need 2 .22 MKII's in the safe if I could make perminate alterations of this one.
What are your thoughts?
tlakidd
My question is this gun worth keeping original for collectors value or since there were so many of made and sold will there ever be a collectors value? I considered taking it to a well known reputable gun smith and having it tapped and dyed to have a scope rail put on it. I am not worried about spending the money on a new gun but I don't know that I really need 2 .22 MKII's in the safe if I could make perminate alterations of this one.
What are your thoughts?
tlakidd