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Since we are talking about Super Bearcats I wanted to show you a special one that I have had for several years. It is believed to be the first Ruger to come out of Elmer Keith's collection. Quite a story of how it was obtained in a trade by its second owner but too long to tell here. I really like the Order Number at the left bottom corner of the shipping label. I consider myself quite lucky to be its caretaker!
FT44/aka Bill

WOW! That's an awesome piece of firearm history right there. I do envy you sir!

A very nice piece of history. I understand that Mr. Keith was quite the character. A quick search tonight yielded this about the big auction at which some amazing firearms exchanged hands. Maybe some here even got in on the action.
http://www.gunsandammo.com/historical/e ... n-auction/

Several ROCS members I know participated in that auction and obtained some special Rugers.
Bill

Very nice Bill, thanks for sharing it!

Very Nice Bill, certainly one of my favorite shipping boxes that's for sure...

Very Nice! I do believe I have a Maximum, #15, from Mr. Keith..........

That is quite a package with excellent provenance!!
Thanks for sharing.
Terry