85 Bisley artwork and advertisement evolution

Includes all Post 1973 New Model Single-Sixes, Blackhawks,
Super Blackhawks, Bearcats, Maximums, Bisleys, Vaqueros,
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85 Bisley artwork and advertisement evolution

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Shown here are some original drawings with text and edits from the Sturm Ruger advertising department. The result of this is the finished Bisley Single-Six ad dated 1985 and shown in the last photograph. I thought that they were worth sharing but apologize for the quality. The drawings are larger than my scanner. The goal is to frame them all together and display.
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Cool stuff there!
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Thanks, Gunman! You were quick on the draw with that reply. Here is the whole advertisement pamphlet front to back.
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And here is the first draft of the Bisley model announcement dated 12/84
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Cool stuff and I do like Bisley’s!!
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