Rare find, Ruger Mark I ''Signature Series'' Semi-Automatic Pistol, #17-02847, .22 LR cal., 4.75'' tapered barrel, stainless steel, factory checkered black plastic grips; right grip with red and silver Ruger medallion. Pistol also features standard fixed sights, with 1 magazine. original red and black box, wood salt box with Ruger logo on the lid, owner's manual, and other factory paperwork, regestration card, original purchase receipt dated 7/16/1982 and a letter to the Phillips Gun Shop in Homestead FL about new gun bill HR1173 dated April 5, 1982. Right side of barrel is marked ''1 of 5000''; left side of receiver with an engraving of Bill Ruger's signature on the top. Condition is excellent. Metal with some scattered light scratching, mainly at front sight base and forward portion of the receiver. Grips appear as new with sharp checkering. Action is smooth, with a bright bore. Upper and lower portion of the cardboard box have become separated at the hinge seam.