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by Hawkeye28
Sat Jan 05, 2019 4:41 pm
Forum: Auto Pistols
Topic: 3 digit
Replies: 8
Views: 4244

Re: 3 digit

Seems cheap for the gun as shown. (early bolts and parts were replaced due to failures) The box is important, but incidental to the fact that this is the 166th gun that WBR built, the prototypes not withstanding. HISTORICALLY SIGNIFICANT IS THE CORRECT PHRASE HERE.....think about it......... 8-)
by Hawkeye28
Wed Nov 21, 2018 6:53 pm
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: Ruger Blackhawk
Replies: 2
Views: 2052

Re: Ruger Blackhawk

TOUGH pkg to find. Lots of orphaned cylinders out there, over the years! :shock:
by Hawkeye28
Tue Nov 20, 2018 11:06 am
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: RSS Rescue
Replies: 12
Views: 9218

Re: RSS Rescue

THE REALITY..........."THAT MAINSPRING THING"............long ago. Standing in a hot non air conditioned small desert workshop, mid July, Tucson.........wondering "what the hell have I done?" Resisting the strong urge for a tall Bacardi, I took a rather thin 2x2 block of hard oak...
by Hawkeye28
Sun Nov 18, 2018 6:51 pm
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: RSS Rescue
Replies: 12
Views: 9218

Re: RSS Rescue

Just a part of the learning circle and a need for a Friend's hands :lol:
by Hawkeye28
Sun Nov 18, 2018 6:45 pm
Forum: Auto Pistols
Topic: Still Out There
Replies: 17
Views: 8203

Re: Still Out There

ONE of the preludes to SN 15000 8-)
by Hawkeye28
Sun Nov 18, 2018 6:43 pm
Forum: Rugers in General
Topic: ROCS NEW LIBERTY SAFE RAFFLE
Replies: 7
Views: 3606

Re: ROCS NEW LIBERTY SAFE RAFFLE

CON :D GRATS TO THE WINNER
by Hawkeye28
Sun Aug 19, 2018 8:34 am
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: SPANISH EYE CANDY!!
Replies: 23
Views: 10762

Re: SPANISH EYE CANDY!!

GREAT GUN! GREAT EARLY RUGER!! Do we consider these early "Spanish" RSSE to be "samples"? Meaning there is a difference in the engraving patterns and none are signed? Was there not at least a theory that some or even all were done somewhere in the Basque community(s) where engrav...
by Hawkeye28
Sat Aug 18, 2018 8:44 am
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: Ruger Super Blackhawk wood box
Replies: 6
Views: 3197

Re: Ruger Super Blackhawk wood box

The blue lined box is, from what I see, a large frame(N) S&W box from the 70's. Would be a $200-300 box out in the big market, if the box is not marked up or damaged. The plastic forms are fragile and damage to them is also a detractor to value. The redlined box is for a standard frame Super Bla...
by Hawkeye28
Sun Jul 01, 2018 10:58 pm
Forum: Auto Pistols
Topic: 1st RUGER SHIPPED, AUTO #3 WON A SILVER METAL!!
Replies: 19
Views: 8429

Re: 1st RUGER SHIPPED, AUTO #3 WON A SILVER METAL!!

INDY SOUNDS GOOD. CONSIDER RUGERS SINGLE SIXES AND ENGRAVED SINGLE SIXES.......I HAVE SOME GUNS ;) AN SOME IDEAS BUT NO DISPLAY BUILDING SKILLS AT THE LEVEL EXPECTED AT THE NRA LEVEL........
by Hawkeye28
Sat Jun 30, 2018 12:06 am
Forum: Auto Pistols
Topic: 1st RUGER SHIPPED, AUTO #3 WON A SILVER METAL!!
Replies: 19
Views: 8429

Re: 1st RUGER SHIPPED, AUTO #3 WON A SILVER METAL!!

Makes this old man's heart beat fast! How very wonderful for my Dear Friend, Mr Findley and for our ROCS! 8-)