Ruger Rescued

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Radar55

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A few years ago I picked up a 1970 Standard in a package deal. No doubt the Standard had seen some hard times. The grip panels were messing and the frame and receiver had been worked over with about every tool in the box.
I sent the Standard into to Ruger for a refurbished. Not only did they do a fantastic job, they included refurbished grip panels for free. No charge.
I kept the gun for a few years, but would never shoot it. It was a safe resident.
I decided to give it to my Nephew so that he and his son could enjoy it for generations to come.
 

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They refurbed that for no charge?! That's amazing, and they did a beautiful job. At first glance, I thought that they just replaced it with a new one using the old serial number, but you can see the remnants of the old "abuse". That's great work, and I hope you nephew and son get a copy of those pics and story also. Makes for a great heirloom. :)
 
I have an early MKII that looks almost that bad given to me by my neighbor before he passed. Not sure where he carried it, guessing a tackle box, but it was used as a tool ... a hammer for sure. I cleaned it up but can't make myself have it restored, at least not yet. This topic makes me reconsider.

EDIT: Guess it's a MKI.
 
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GasGuzzler said:
I have an early MKII that looks almost that bad given to me by my neighbor before he passed. Not sure where he carried it, guessing a tackle box, but it was used as a tool ... a hammer for sure. I cleaned it up but can't make myself have it restored, at least not yet. This topic makes me reconsider.
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Quoting myself: Post 24 in this topic ---> CLICK HERE

I did not want to post a pic here and clig up the OP's topic.
 
Radar55 said:
A few years ago I picked up a 1970 Standard in a package deal. No doubt the Standard had seen some hard times. The grip panels were messing and the frame and receiver had been worked over with about every tool in the box.
I sent the Standard into to Ruger for a refurbished. Not only did they do a fantastic job, they included refurbished grip panels for free. No charge.
I kept the gun for a few years, but would never shoot it. It was a safe resident.
I decided to give it to my Nephew so that he and his son could enjoy it for generations to come.
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WOW. What an amazing job!! Great rescue story. Thanks for sharing this
 
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