I posted this on the Facebook page, but for those of you who don’t do Facebook:
Well, most of my collection is standards, MKI’s and MKII’s, with a few MKIII’s.
Apparently there aren’t a ton of real collectible MKIII’s, or at least I thought!
I picked this up on GB this week. It’s a MKIII two tone that, according to what I’ve found, was contracted by a distributor, but they backed out.
They were sold off to sport south, and the rest is history.
Less than 200 built.
Someone referred to this as a “pinto”. Does anyone know if that’s correct?
This one is complete, and appears unfired. And honestly, I don’t find it to be particularly attractive, but it is a nice addition to my collection.
Ruger 10133 mkiii
Re: Ruger 10133 mkiii
Generally speaking,, yes,, guns that are 2-toned like that are called "Pinto's."
And while there may be fewer MK collectors than SA collectors,, the ones who do collect would prize one like that.
And while there may be fewer MK collectors than SA collectors,, the ones who do collect would prize one like that.
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Thank you. I thought it was a good find.
Any idea as to WHY they are called pinto?
Sorry, I just love the details (and I’m a bit bored right now)
Any idea as to WHY they are called pinto?
Sorry, I just love the details (and I’m a bit bored right now)
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Re: Ruger 10133 mkiii
Interesting looking piece and another facet of Ruger collecting. Certainly not something you see everyday. I am sure it's in good hands.
Some people sit on $.05 of knowledge like it is the treasure of Egypt. I will teach anyone $.10 worth just to prove a point...
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Congratulations! I was watching the auction and that's only the third one I've seen for sale since I became aware of them. The first two I bought, only one of which I actually received, but that's another story. I collect stainless Standards and because it's designated as KMKIII4-T, I consider it a stainless model. I certainly would have purchased it at the buy-it-now price if I didn't have one already. I'm not sure any MKIIIs are "collectable", but if any are, this one would be it.
A pinto is basically a two-colored horse. AFAIK there's nothing official about calling them a pinto and I have no idea who started that. I'm kind of on the fence about the look. Ruger did produce three two-toned Marks (all for distributers I believe) that I'm aware of but there are probably more.
A pinto is basically a two-colored horse. AFAIK there's nothing official about calling them a pinto and I have no idea who started that. I'm kind of on the fence about the look. Ruger did produce three two-toned Marks (all for distributers I believe) that I'm aware of but there are probably more.
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I personally refer to them as 2 tones. There are actually 2 models like that in the mk 3s. One like pictured and the other is opposite but in a 6". I would have to go to my notes but one modle was sold through distributor I believe sports south the other was a distributor but backed out of the deal and I believe Cabelas picked them up I just don't remember all the facts it's been so long ago. I did buy several and when I did the Ruger display shows I raffle some off and some were given as awards. There was also a mark 2 that was two tone in a 5 1/2" barrel.
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I would VERY much appreciate any info you might have on the 6" model.