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Ruger Hawkeye (original) carbine?
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 1:32 am
by gunman42782
Lifted this pic from Facebook. Fella says it's from the Ruger collection at the factory. Never even heard of it, what do you think?
Re: Ruger Hawkeye (original) carbine?
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 10:44 am
by O M CRAZY
I do believe that Bill Ruger had one made. I don't remember when but it was kept at the factory. I think the serial number was 69? I will have to refer to by books to be sure.
O M CRAZY
Re: Ruger Hawkeye (original) carbine?
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 11:11 am
by O M CRAZY
In John Dougan's book "Ruger Pistols & Revolvers The Vintage Years" on page 246 you will find it. It was chambered in 221 Remington Fireball.
O M CRAZY
Re: Ruger Hawkeye (original) carbine?
Posted: Sun Mar 11, 2018 1:41 pm
by flattop44
Interesting Hawkeye. What does the rollmark on the barrel say?
Bill
Re: Ruger Hawkeye (original) carbine?
Posted: Thu Mar 22, 2018 7:57 pm
by ElNumeroUno
It was exhibited in the RCA display at NRA in Indianapolis in 1976. I was there! 42 years ago; dang, that makes me feel old!!
Re: Ruger Hawkeye (original) carbine?
Posted: Sun Mar 25, 2018 8:01 am
by Rugerologist
Not old! Experienced and Learned.