PALADIN85020
Bearcat
Thought I'd share a photo of my Standard from July, 1950 - first full year of production "red eagle."
John
John
My first-full-year Standard from 1950
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T.A. WORKMAN
Hunter
Outstanding Red Eagle Package !!
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Beautiful!
That pistol is just crying for me to pick it up and shoot it.
That pistol is just crying for me to pick it up and shoot it.
nice .early 'red eagle' still has the 1/4 inch rear sight so may be up to a type 6 variation, depends on the ejection port, and the safety button size, small or large......
the type 3 was the first one that had no escutheons around the grip screw heads....
the type 3 was the first one that had no escutheons around the grip screw heads....
Wow, that is really nice
Beautiful Red Eagle right there!
Hylander
Single-Sixer
Very nice,
But to clean, you need to shoot that pistol.
But to clean, you need to shoot that pistol.
CHEVYINLINE6
Single-Sixer
WOW, that is so nice. I would never shoot it. I have a 1955 6 inch Standard that has never been fired by me and it appears the former owner never fired it. I do not have a box or papers with it tho. I have several others that are used, but are very close to being new and they don't get shot anymore. I have copies that I do shoot.
INLINECHEVY6.
INLINECHEVY6.
I agree with you on that. I have a few that I have never shot or fired as well. A lot depends on age and condition once I get 'em
Shoot:
Don't shoot:
we got a mint RST-6 over here and it has the box and papers......and the box is about "perfect".......
Beautiful package you have right there! I have one similar, but even with the shipper the box had a little damage. Curious, what year is the one you have ?
this one is 1968 ,last year of the non prefix guns......
contender
Ruger Guru
I understand the views that a "gun was made to be shot" by folks. I also appreciate the minty, unfired or very, very lightly used forearms the collectors enjoy.
It's MUCH easier to find "shooters" (used, worn some but not abused) guns to enjoy at a range or in the field. But to preserve a piece of history,, by keeping one mint & all the paperwork helps identify REAL true history & kill the "myths, legends, or claims" by other people.
The best of both worlds is to find a shooter,, and use it. But when presented with a minty gun & especially in a complete package,, either save for a collection, or sell to a collector.
It's MUCH easier to find "shooters" (used, worn some but not abused) guns to enjoy at a range or in the field. But to preserve a piece of history,, by keeping one mint & all the paperwork helps identify REAL true history & kill the "myths, legends, or claims" by other people.
The best of both worlds is to find a shooter,, and use it. But when presented with a minty gun & especially in a complete package,, either save for a collection, or sell to a collector.
Agree with Contender on this
The 1950 shown by OP is a great piece of history so I would not ruin its value with wear & tear. Many others to shoot
I still have #27 - Complete all original package, box, papers, original 2 tone mag - everything in 99%. She holds deep value and it to be enjoyed and will stay as she is - 99%
I often shoot the MKII 22/45 that has and will shoot untold rounds
chet15
Hawkeye
#0027, eh? One of the two earliest Ruger's shipped commercially (0026 was the other).
WBR held back numbers 1 through 0025, eventually letting a few of those out of the factory... but 0027 is a great piece!!!
Pics please!!!!
Chet15
PALADIN85020
Bearcat
Here are a few more detailed pics of the OP July 1950 red eagle - click on each for larger images.
John
John
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chet15
Hawkeye
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