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by mdorton
Sat Jan 08, 2022 1:23 pm
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: What do I have? Seeking info from the gurus!
Replies: 6
Views: 1628

Re: What do I have? Seeking info from the gurus!

I agree with you all. Having been a collector of Ruger for 30 years, I have seen some my share of Ruger things, but…. If this gun left the factory in April ‘56, as Amy said, (I know, Who the hell is Amy.! ). It most definitely left the factory as a flattgate. It also has a type 2 ejector, cylinder p...
by mdorton
Fri Jan 07, 2022 8:53 pm
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: What do I have? Seeking info from the gurus!
Replies: 6
Views: 1628

What do I have? Seeking info from the gurus!

I just purchased a Flategate that was manufactured in April ‘56 and shipped the same month according to Amy at Ruger on the phone. Waiting on Letter. Is far as I know, Ruger made 61000 flat gates from 54 to 57 consecutively serial numbered. However this gun has a serial number of 100,442! I have nev...
by mdorton
Thu Jan 06, 2022 5:14 pm
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: ELMER KEITH'S SPECIAL .44 FLATTOP
Replies: 23
Views: 7828

Re: ELMER KEITH'S SPECIAL .44 FLATTOP

You are my Hero!