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Nice Radical..Really Nice!!
Terry

Jay,
They both use the V-block for barrel mounting.
I like what your thinking of, making a simple barrel switch so the re-chambered barrel could be threaded for your can.
Not sure about the difference in the barrels (.22 LR/.22 Mag) shank length, but that's a simple fix on a lathe.
Go for it.
Terry

Jay,
Those are three beauties....that "plum" at the top would be my pick of the litter.
Great additions to your growing herd, .
Good Hunting,
Terry

Rick at times you amaze me, and this is one of them !
Outstanding piece of company history !!
Terry

Rick,
Love that second picture, the mirrors make make it look like a pile of tools at a flea market. Nice!
I have to ask, is there a story to the spotting scope in the 1st picture ?
Terry

Does anyone recognize or own any of these knifes ? Any info would be appreciated!
Terry
More info over on .com https://www.rugerforum.com/threads/1990 ... es.324164/

LDB,
He also wrote a short article on the drills in the February 2025 NRA magazine Man at Arms for the Gun Collector.
Pictured in the article is a Type II Ruger Pistol Grip Precision Hand Drill, that he received 40+ years ago as a BD present.
Best,
Terry

John, You were right ! it just took the right tools and a little muscle.. ;) I took her apart today and used a padded vise and put the strap wrench on and gave it a steady hard pull, the whole shaft turned in the vise. So I took a ballpeen hammer and really tightened the vise ;) put the wrench on ag...

John, Thanks for the info. Type V is 1/4" Chuck. When I first bought it I tried the channel locks and she would not budge. So tomorrow I'm going to dig her back out and use a vice & barrel strap wrench. To my eye, the bevel appears to be lathe cut to resemble an end cap. I'll find out tomor...

LBD, Good point ! I enjoy collecting the Tools & Memorabilia as much as the guns. ;) John, I wondered if it had been changed or just came that way. My Type V is as you describe. My early Breast Plate Drill came with the short crank arm also, is that uncommon ? It also does not have a removable e...