Does anyone know of a Barry Upton?

[fishhuntnut]

I am trying to find out more on the provenance of some framed Ruger advertisements I recently purchased at auction in NH. The 12 framed Ruger advertisements had date and signature of Barry Upton on the back. I assume he was a Ruger collector… who else is crazy enough to put together a collection of neat Ruger memorabilia (other than us ROCS guys)…. LMK if you recollect anything… Thanks in Advance, Tom..

[rugerguy]

maybe its the name of the person who actually did the framing???? the name does not ring a bell from around this area , maybe someone back up in the North East??? Any info from the auction house that handled the sale? ? hhhmmmm.......recall many years ago Roger Dorsett and Chief AJ had lots of stuff done, heck will never forget when he had the poster of Kelly on his display and she sat, posed, on a stool in front of her poster,...wish I had a picture of that one

[fishhuntnut]

The framed items are of adds from 50s and early sixties. Back of frame has info on the pic, like first flat gate add, and the date from the 80s that is of when he framed them.. Nice stuff regardless of who or when it was done…. I will get pics of a couple when I get a chance….who knows, some of them might be rare examples….Auction was up in NH, so could be ruger employee territory….