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by Marksman
Sat Jan 13, 2024 2:52 pm
Forum: Rugers in General
Topic: 2024 Idaho Collectors Show Report
Replies: 12
Views: 1179

Re: 2024 Idaho Collectors Show Report

Brass Frame wrote: Sat Jan 13, 2024 1:12 pm A successful ROCS show comes with happy displayers. Good job! Brass Frame/Lee
Thank you, we all had a blast. Next year is the 15th anniversary of this Ruger Show, shooting for 20 displays :o
by Marksman
Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:49 pm
Forum: Rugers in General
Topic: 2024 Idaho Collectors Show Report
Replies: 12
Views: 1179

Re: 2024 Idaho Collectors Show Report

flattop44 wrote: Fri Jan 12, 2024 8:41 pm Thanks for posting the display pictures Mike, some really outstanding displays. Great job to you all!
FT44
Thank you, it was a blast.
by Marksman
Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:31 pm
Forum: Rugers in General
Topic: 2024 Idaho Collectors Show Report
Replies: 12
Views: 1179

Re: 2024 Idaho Collectors Show Report

Mike, Thanks for posting the pictures. VERY nice displays 8-) If it were not in January, the 11 hour drive through 2 mountain passes would be well worth my trip! Cheers, Jay Well Jay, maybe next year you can ride along with one the formost Ruger collectors in WA. I heard rumors that Rick V. may joi...
by Marksman
Fri Jan 12, 2024 7:28 pm
Forum: Rugers in General
Topic: 2024 Idaho Collectors Show Report
Replies: 12
Views: 1179

Re: 2024 Idaho Collectors Show Report

:!: Thanks, Mike, for posting all the displays! I was a good & fun Show! Thanks to all that helped to make it a success looking forward to next year! Thanks Steve, it was a great show. Next year we will celebrate the 15th anniversary of the Idaho show. According to Hank, it is the longgest runn...
by Marksman
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:46 pm
Forum: Rugers in General
Topic: 2024 Idaho Show Pictures Last One
Replies: 1
Views: 332

2024 Idaho Show Pictures Last One

"Ruger introduced their version of John Browning's iconic 1911 in 2011, on the 100th anniversary of its adoption by the U.S. Military. With 2 frame materials (stainless steel and lightweight aluminum) and 3 frame sizes (full size (5" barrel), "commander" size (4 1/2" barrel...
by Marksman
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:41 pm
Forum: Rugers in General
Topic: 2024 Idaho Show Pictures 6
Replies: 2
Views: 413

2024 Idaho Show Pictures 6

From Bill Ruger’s personal collection, this No. 1 has the original Ruger split rings, no "S" on the safety, no "Govt" stamped after the 4570 roll marks. Serial number 4611 shows the earliest known checkered pattern. This No. 1 was made prior to the first known run of 50 guns in ...
by Marksman
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:29 pm
Forum: Rugers in General
Topic: 2024 Idaho Show Pictures 5
Replies: 1
Views: 335

2024 Idaho Show Pictures 5

Mike’s display is called “The Fast and Furious”. One half of the display consist of full-auto machine guns and the other half of semi-auto guns. Two of the rifles are Ruger AC-556 full-auto and one is a suppressed Mark 1 pistol. The belt fed rifle is a Stoner 63A. Mike and Kim's Display.jpg Mike an...
by Marksman
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:22 pm
Forum: Rugers in General
Topic: 2024 Idaho Show Pictures 4
Replies: 1
Views: 334

2024 Idaho Show Pictures 4

This display was inspired by my family. On the table are several guns that belong to my progenitors and posterity. Although none of these Rugers have notable collector value, I feel blessed to have a collection of my family's prized possessions on display. The guns are all 'used' but I would rather...
by Marksman
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:18 pm
Forum: Rugers in General
Topic: 2024 Idaho Show Pictures 3
Replies: 1
Views: 312

2024 Idaho Show Pictures 3

Sturm Ruger & Company Old Army Revolvers – 7 ½” Barrel & Adjustable Sights Displayed are thirty-six Old Army revolvers. Highlights of my display included a two digit serial numbered BP-7 (s/n 140-00040), one & two digit serial numbered KBP-7 (s/n 9 & s/n 10), two flattop front sight...
by Marksman
Fri Jan 12, 2024 4:14 pm
Forum: Rugers in General
Topic: 2024 Idaho Show Pictures 2
Replies: 1
Views: 326

2024 Idaho Show Pictures 2

Title: "first generation of…the long and short of it” This display featured the first production series of bolt action rifles and center-fired pistols from Ruger. The rifles displayed represented the first year or so production with non-prefixed and initial prefixed serial numbers. This displa...