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Chrome Plared Ruger Pistols?

Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:08 am
by d findley
Paragraph from a 1950 letter from Sturm, Ruger to a customer. Left click on image for a closer view.

Re: Chrome Plared Ruger Pistols?

Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 9:27 am
by Watertender
Don I have Gun Digest Annuals from the early 1950's that mention chrome plating for $7.50 more. I know there was a wheel of RST6's that were chromed. I wonder how many actual chrmoed pistols made it to people outside? I can see the interest from trappers and outdoorsmen.

Re: Chrome Plared Ruger Pistols?

Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:56 pm
by d findley
Very few, if any plated auto pistols were marketed. Two chrome plated RST4s were given to the ambassador from Brazil. Two were given to Alex's Sturm's dad. I don;t know of any plated Mark Is in private collections.

Re: Chrome Plared Ruger Pistols?

Posted: Sat Mar 13, 2021 10:46 pm
by 67stingray
Don, I sent you a PM.
Bennett

Re: Chrome Plared Ruger Pistols?

Posted: Wed Mar 31, 2021 4:07 pm
by chet15
d findley wrote: Sat Mar 13, 2021 8:08 am Paragraph from a 1950 letter from Sturm, Ruger to a customer. Left click on image for a closer view.
Curious what date is on the letter.
Chet15