The Ruger MK III is an American semi-automatic pistol chambered exclusively in .22 Long Rifle, the third-generation successor to the original Ruger Standard. It replaced the MK II in 2004 and remained in production until December 8, 2016. It weighs 31 to 45 ounces, measures 9 to 11.12 inches long with a barrel of 4.75 to 6.88 inches, and uses a 1:16 inch right-hand rifling twist. Designed for sport shooting and target practice, it was manufactured in the United States by Sturm, Ruger & Co. This description is adapted from Wikipedia contributors under CC BY-SA 4.0; changes were made. https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-sa/4.0/
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1. Wikipedia: Ruger Standard
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It is marketed as an inexpensive .22 caliber rimfire intended for casual sport and target shooting, and plinking.
2. Wikidata: Ruger MK III
Wikidata Q7378538, class allow-list match (w-wdresolver-0926)
3. Ruger MK III (Wikidata)
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Service entry (Wikidata property P729): 1949.
4. Wikipedia: Ruger MK III
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