Serial number 7777 was shipped to him in October 1958 in Concord, NH. Bill Lett was a good friend of Bill Ruger and his company, W. F. Lett Manufacturing, supplied grip panels for various Ruger revolvers beginning in late 1962. The last five letters I received from Ruger state the month(s) the firearm was made and shipped and the shipping location. Looks like progress is being made on the letter front. I always believed 7777 was shipped to Bill Lett, but now the letter supports that. The revolver is mint with highly figured grip panels.
Bill
Bill Lett's Blackhawk 44 Magnum
Re: Bill Lett's Blackhawk 44 Magnum
Doc, great gun and letter. Agree with you that Ruger has sure improved their letters. The last two I received had similar results. Thanks for showing us a mighty fine Flattop.
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Re: Bill Lett's Blackhawk 44 Magnum
Sweet gun and an awesome letter, thanks for posting!
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An absolutely stunning BKH4 with a most unique serial number. Great news in your validation of its provenance.
An absolutely stunning BKH4 with a most unique serial number. Great news in your validation of its provenance.
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Re: Bill Lett's Blackhawk 44 Magnum
With a serial number like that you should buy a lottery ticket!! Beautiful revolver!
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