I received my copy of the ROCS Report and read through it. Well done! It is always interesting to read about the history and people of a company.
Bill
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- Thu Aug 06, 2020 6:12 am
- Forum: Rugers in General
- Topic: ROCS Summer Report
- Replies: 14
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- Sun May 31, 2020 3:31 pm
- Forum: Single-Shot Rifles
- Topic: Value Question, Ruger 1-A
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3663
Re: Value Question, Ruger 1-A
The asking price is $1500 (in Florida).
Bill
Bill
- Sun May 31, 2020 7:05 am
- Forum: Single-Shot Rifles
- Topic: Value Question, Ruger 1-A
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3663
Re: Value Question, Ruger 1-A
Lee...thanks, I appreciate the help.
Bill
Bill
- Sat May 30, 2020 9:30 am
- Forum: Single-Shot Rifles
- Topic: Value Question, Ruger 1-A
- Replies: 6
- Views: 3663
Value Question, Ruger 1-A
A friend has an opportunity to purchase a Ruger 1-A, serial number 132-45566, caliber .357 Magnum, California Highway Patrol Commemorative. Per the letter from Ruger, the rifle was shipped in April 1982 as described. The rifle in about new in its original box. Any help with value would be appreciate...
- Sat May 09, 2020 6:28 am
- Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
- Topic: Grips
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4232
Re: Grips
Brazilian rosewood can be identified by its color and grain. Particularly when compared to other woods such as American walnut or Goncalo alves. I have lots of S&W stocks made of Brazilian rosewood to compare the Ruger stocks to. Some stocks made in the late 70s and later were made of Honduras o...
- Fri May 08, 2020 6:44 am
- Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
- Topic: Grips
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4232
Re: Grips
The rosewood grips (lower right corner of the top photo) are the only ones I have ever seen. Also, the grips in the upper right hand corner came on FT 44 serial number 233 shipped in January 1957. They have what I call a polished finish and are unlike any other Ruger grips I have seen.
Bill
Bill
- Thu May 07, 2020 12:57 pm
- Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
- Topic: Grips
- Replies: 9
- Views: 4232
Grips
I have always been a grip junky. The attached photos show a few in my collection.
Bill
Bill
- Sat May 02, 2020 8:57 am
- Forum: Ruger Questions
- Topic: XR 3 Grip Frame
- Replies: 27
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Re: XR 3 Grip Frame
I have not seen any after market XR-3 grip frames for sale, but I have seen some original ones for sale on the Ruger Forum from time to time.
Bill
Bill
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 3:34 pm
- Forum: Single Actions, 1973-Present
- Topic: Ruger Studio of Art & Decoration
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6243
Re: Ruger Studio of Art & Decoration
Bill and Don...Thanks for the comments. I was more than pleased with the engraving and inlay work on the 44 Magnum.
Bill
Bill
- Thu Apr 30, 2020 6:38 am
- Forum: Single Actions, 1973-Present
- Topic: Ruger Studio of Art & Decoration
- Replies: 10
- Views: 6243
Re: Ruger Studio of Art & Decoration
44 Magnum engraved and inlaid with gold in 2006. Elephant ivory grips by Nutmeg Sports. This is the first 50th anniversary Blackhawk 44 Magnum sold by Ruger in March 2006.
Bill
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