Mark 1 with type 1 red eagle grips

[rpm enterprises]

Ruger T678 Mark 1. Serial number 72xxx. This gun has tapered ear bolt that is correct for serial number range. The odd feature is it has type 1 red eagle grips. Seller said it was an employee gun and it was shipped from Connecticut to me. Would like to know the story behind this one.

[arcticruger]

Congratulations! A great score.

The ad didn’t even mention the box. Double score.

[Watertender]

WOW!!! That looks in pristine condition. You have a keeper there.

[gunman42782]

Super nice!

[T.A. Workman]

That's a SWEET one for sure, those grips sure grab your eyes!
Terry

[arcticruger]

That's a SWEET one for sure, those grips sure grab your eyes!
Terry

Yes indeed… there’s just something about those red eagles and chrome escutcheons

[rpm enterprises]

That's a SWEET one for sure, those grips sure grab your eyes!
Terry

Yes indeed… there’s just something about those red eagles and chrome escutcheons

I agree with both of you. I bought this one just for the grips. Those grips are about as rare as hens teeth.

[contender]

Another nice snag there Rick! Kudos!

[rugerguy]

Nice one and appears to be a two piece tapered ear bolt..........

[Hawkeye28]

I'd like to think the Employee chose to put those early panels on the gun.......