The Special Edition run of 5000 Ruger Automatic Pistols marked the end of "Standard Automatic" production and were produced exclusively in 1982. SPECS: Full stainless steel construction with polished finish, "Bill Ruger" signature engraved on the top of the receiver, 4 3/4" barrel, black checkered grips with red Ruger logo medallion inlays, dovetailed notch rear sight and pinned front sight. This gun comes in the original special edition wooden dovetailed case, original red box with paperwork and original cardboard sleeve. This gun is from a former firearms wholesale distributor and is believed to be new-old-stock/ unfired and appears to be in good working order. HISTORY: The Ruger Standard Automatic Pistol MK I and its offspring (MK II, MK III, and MK IV) are a series of rimfire semi-automatic pistols introduced in 1949. It is marketed as a reliable .22 caliber rimfire and is produced in both casual sport and target shooting configurations. The Ruger Standard Automatic line of pistols are still made today and have become the most accepted and successful .22 caliber semi-automatic pistols ever produced. The original "Standard Automatic" model was produced from 1949-1982. FREE SHIPPING & NO PROCESSING FEES.