1957 Pistol

Includes .22 Standard, Mark I, Mark II, Mark III and all Centerfire Semi-Auto Pistols.
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d findley
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Ruger's cost to build a Standard Auto pistol in 1957 ($9.80). Price does not include labor.
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WOW! :o
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That's interesting, down to the penny.
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These are Bill Ruger's figures as he was negotiating with Armamex to send parts to Mexico.
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That's a really neat piece of history, thanks for sharing.
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Neat stuff Donnie!
Wonder what their cost was for the barrel/receiver assembly. All done inhouse, so cost of the tube steel and bar stock, plus labor.
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Great addition to your book, I print these as annexes..
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About 25% of retail price (pre-distributor biz model). About $92. In today's dollars. Probably very close to today's mfg parts cost with an injection molded frame?
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