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by chet15
Sun Jan 03, 2016 12:01 am
Forum: Rugers in General
Topic: Kelly
Replies: 7
Views: 3808

Re: Kelly Kimbro

Our thoughts and prayers go out to you, Kelly. Praying for a quick recovery and much comfort to you at this difficult time.
by chet15
Mon Dec 07, 2015 6:52 am
Forum: Auto, Bolt & Lever Rifles
Topic: Early flatbolt #29
Replies: 11
Views: 8150

Re: Early flatbolt #29

Does that one have vertically split rings?
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by chet15
Fri Nov 27, 2015 11:47 am
Forum: Shotguns
Topic: New RL serial numbers
Replies: 14
Views: 27418

Re: New RL serial numbers

The highest 12 gauge I've seen is 412-08548.
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by chet15
Sat Nov 14, 2015 9:19 am
Forum: Auto, Bolt & Lever Rifles
Topic: Ruger 77 Hawkeye Varmint Model
Replies: 2
Views: 2632

Re: Ruger 77 Hawkeye Varmint Model

Never understood why Ruger changed the name of the 77 MK2 to the Hawkeye, but oh well. Just saw this, but earlier posted a reply to the question on Rugerforum.com....kind of interesting. "That's an interesting question. I have a copy of a letter here from early 2006 that I sent to the powers t...
by chet15
Sun Oct 25, 2015 9:57 am
Forum: Ruger Firearms
Topic: Ruger 44 Carbine R/RS
Replies: 2
Views: 2665

Re: Ruger 44 Carbine R/RS

It would be interesting to see how that one was shipped. As an "R" or an "RS". I suppose as an R/RS model, Ruger's books might show them as being shipped as either. Also...not sure if it is just because I haven't updated the Reference of Ruger Firearms, but that would be the firs...
by chet15
Thu Oct 22, 2015 10:50 am
Forum: Auto, Bolt & Lever Rifles
Topic: Hanen Sportsman
Replies: 15
Views: 13751

Re: Hanen Sportsman

We just heard of a Hanen that has to be one of the latest done. It is a 111- prefix with Deluxe Sporter stock.
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by chet15
Sun Oct 18, 2015 9:30 am
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: single six help!
Replies: 14
Views: 10229

Re: single six help!

Chet you know those 2 handguns were just polished a little too much... Polished the numbers right off... Reminds me of the old Johnny Cash song. One Piece at a Time. Lot of places have lost an item that way. Whoever had those 2 pieces best not get caught with them or they will have some real troubl...
by chet15
Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:26 am
Forum: Auto, Bolt & Lever Rifles
Topic: D 44 Fingergroove Sporter
Replies: 8
Views: 6353

Re: D 44 Fingergroove Sporter

Awesome gun!!!
Saw the regular 44R model, serial number D127766 at the Des Moines gun show last June. There are a few of those around, but first one I've ever seen laying on a dealer's table at this show.
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by chet15
Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:23 am
Forum: Auto, Bolt & Lever Rifles
Topic: Calling all 10/22 collectors
Replies: 41
Views: 38957

Re: Calling all 10/22 collectors

There was one collector in Oklahoma that I know of who was keeping up with all of Ruger's 10/22 models, by Ruger model number. That was about five years ago so hopefully they've kept up with that. Then I know of another individual who at one point a few years ago had all but one or two "D"...
by chet15
Sat Oct 17, 2015 8:15 am
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: single six help!
Replies: 14
Views: 10229

Re: single six help!

#1 to what flattop44 said. Yes, the folks at Ruger would miss a rollmark every now and then. There are also few Bearcats known without barrel rollmarks. Then I've also seen two guns without any rollmark what-so-ever, not even a serial number...which we can surmise left the factory under unscrupulous...