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by theo98
Wed Oct 21, 2020 1:24 pm
Forum: Auto Pistols
Topic: 1950 RST-4 (1st collectable?)
Replies: 41
Views: 39011

Re: 1950 RST-4 (1st collectable?)

Thanks Steve & WT! I'm checking with Dennis W. ( SGW ) to see if his 2-piece bolt service can be applied to all 3 of mine (1-Blued Std, 1 Blued MkI, 1-SS MkII KMK6)! :idea: Ted FWIW, SGW responded that pinning the Mk series 2-piece bolts is possible, but the fix is visibly noticeable. After the...
by theo98
Wed Oct 14, 2020 6:26 am
Forum: Auto Pistols
Topic: 1950 RST-4 (1st collectable?)
Replies: 41
Views: 39011

Re: 1950 RST-4 (1st collectable?)

JMO........the T514 should never been removed from the Ruger Product line..........I "suggested" that to WBR at an annual NRA meeting when I tended bar in his Ruger Hospitality Suite....he rejected my suggestion rudely, I thought, adding "we make enough other damn 22's"....... a...
by theo98
Sun Sep 27, 2020 8:59 am
Forum: Auto Pistols
Topic: Ruger Standard Pistol
Replies: 18
Views: 6921

Re: Ruger Standard Pistol

What a great collectors package, Don...Thanks for Sharing! :!:

Ted
by theo98
Tue Sep 15, 2020 8:00 pm
Forum: Wanted To Buy
Topic: WTB: "The Ruger Papers"
Replies: 2
Views: 1681

Re: WTB: "The Ruger Papers"

d findley wrote: Tue Sep 01, 2020 11:48 am Theo98, I have a few copies of this book. They are new. If interested send me an email at:
donfindley806@gmail.com Thank you, Don
Thanks Don!

Beautifully done and a Wealth of Ruger History information! :mrgreen:

Appreciate the opportunity to procure a limited edition copy...:!:

Ted
by theo98
Mon Sep 07, 2020 10:10 am
Forum: Auto Pistols
Topic: Cleaning regimen
Replies: 8
Views: 3901

Re: Cleaning regimen

Rick, Agree with both Bill and Ron! However, I perform a detailed inspection, through cleaning and function dry-fire test regiment with any New or Used firearm, not just the collectable ones! I want to know their exact condition, replace very worn/broken parts and be confident in their ability to pu...
by theo98
Thu Sep 03, 2020 8:55 am
Forum: Auto Pistols
Topic: A little help for a newbie please
Replies: 11
Views: 5384

Re: A little help for a newbie please

Yep, and the Adventures Continue! :roll: :lol:

Rick, Looks to me that you do have a Type IV with the 2-piece medallion (flush Eagle, edge yellowing). Great pics, looking forward to the big enchilada (err, Ruger Pistol pics)!! :mrgreen:

Ted
by theo98
Thu Sep 03, 2020 3:10 am
Forum: Auto Pistols
Topic: A little help for a newbie please
Replies: 11
Views: 5384

Re: A little help for a newbie please

RL, You should have a Ruger Pistol Red Eagle Type IV (one of the rarest) with either the 1 or 2 piece grip medallion and a flat muzzle, mnf. Oct, 1950! :mrgreen: Does the Red Eagle appear flush with the medallion silver background (2-piece), or does it appear recessed into the medallion (1-piece)? B...
by theo98
Wed Sep 02, 2020 8:02 am
Forum: Auto Pistols
Topic: A little help for a newbie please
Replies: 11
Views: 5384

Re: A little help for a newbie please

This is my first post on this site, so I’ll make it something that ought to be easy for some of you. I just purchased a red eagle with a 2 piece grip medallion. How can you tell? IME, the two piece "Red Eagle" is painted On the silver medallion surface, thus it is flush with the surface o...
by theo98
Tue Sep 01, 2020 8:51 am
Forum: Wanted To Buy
Topic: WTB: "The Ruger Papers"
Replies: 2
Views: 1681

WTB: "The Ruger Papers"

Probably Don Findley's 1949-2015 publication is no longer in circulation, but wondering if there might be a good used copy someone would be willing to part with? :?: ;)

Ted
by theo98
Sat Jul 25, 2020 7:58 am
Forum: Auto Pistols
Topic: Ruger Mk History-Going Backwards!
Replies: 20
Views: 49425

Re: Ruger Mk History-Going Backwards!

theo98 wrote: Sun Jun 28, 2020 5:36 pm Appreciate the T514 info...still in the works!! ;)

Ted
"In the works" COMPLETE...Well, believe I'm done, for now! ;)

Ted
Ruger MkI T514 1953.JPG
Ruger MkI T514 1953-2.JPG