10/22 carbine 22 LR
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It's a Chief AJ 10/22. Some here collect them. The stock has been changed but the barrel marking looks like a Chief AJ piece. It's marked 1 of 22 so I am sure someone will know which model it is
OP
Thanks for that info. I read somewhere on the internet the stock was made from a certain person.
Any information is much appreciated!
Any information is much appreciated!
SOLD - Chief AJ 10/22
Here is a must have for any 10/22 collector! In 1987, John "Chief AJ" Huffer set the world record for shooting aerial targets with 18 hand tuned 10/22 rifles. Over the course of 8 days, Chief AJ shot 40,060 2.5" wooden blocks without a single miss...
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SOLD - Chief AJ Ruger 10/22
Chief AJ did his Fine Tune on this rifle in Sept of 1987. I shot it only a few times just to validate his work. It then disappeared in the dark recesses of the safe and thats where its lived the last 35 years. It does shoot very well and shown by Chief's target. I can match that group size but...
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John “Chief AJ” Huffer — Rimfire Record-Setter - Shooting Times
Using 18 Ruger 10/22 rimfire rifles, John “Chief AJ” Huffer consecutively shot 40,060 2.5-inch wood blocks without a single miss.
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GunnyGene
Hawkeye
You might find out who the stock maker was if you look under the butt plate or inside the fore end. Beautiful work, by whoever did it.
OP
Thanks for all the information.
When looking up the serial number, 248-64,,, it skips?in 1997-1998.
Is this normal?
Looking thru the other collections certain serial numbers show no results.
Luckily we have a catalog of what he felt was important, as a do not touch gun
When looking up the serial number, 248-64,,, it skips?in 1997-1998.
Is this normal?
Looking thru the other collections certain serial numbers show no results.
Luckily we have a catalog of what he felt was important, as a do not touch gun
contender
Ruger Guru
Welcome to the Forum!
As noted,, a "Chief AJ" gun. Do a little research into guns he built, and you will find a ton of info.
As for the serial number look-up. Were you looking at the Ruger web site?
There,, they list the first number for that year,, and then the first number for the next year. It often confuses people thinking that Ruger skipped something.
Our best reference is the Red Eagle News Exchange Guide.
It shows a serial number range.
In 1998,, they went from 247-34572 to 249-06698. So your gun was a 1998 made gun.
As noted,, a "Chief AJ" gun. Do a little research into guns he built, and you will find a ton of info.
As for the serial number look-up. Were you looking at the Ruger web site?
There,, they list the first number for that year,, and then the first number for the next year. It often confuses people thinking that Ruger skipped something.
Our best reference is the Red Eagle News Exchange Guide.
It shows a serial number range.
In 1998,, they went from 247-34572 to 249-06698. So your gun was a 1998 made gun.
OP
Yes, it was on Ruger website.
Thanks for that!
I wish I learned more from him!
There's a few that we can't find in the catalog like this one.
Thanks for that!
I wish I learned more from him!
Thank you I'm thinking I'll sign up to that group.
There's a few that we can't find in the catalog like this one.
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OP
Is there a serial number I'm missing inside the revolver? I was taught never to open, cock or dry shoot?
contender
Ruger Guru
NICE plum colored Super Blackhawk!
The serial number is only on the frame. the number shown,, 16610 was made in 1964. It's an "Old Model" 3-screw type, and desirable to many. (Once again, the RENE Guide!)
Properly handled,, you can open cock the hammer to 1/2 cock,, open the loading gate, and rotate the cylinder. If you were to be loading it,, once you open the loading gate,, you insert (1) round, skip (1) chamber, the load (4) rounds. THEN (this is important,) close the gate & fully cock the hammer. This allows the empty chamber to be under the firing pin, AND prevents the dreaded "turn line" on a cylinder. Lowering the hammer from the 1/2 cock position causes the turn line.
The serial number is only on the frame. the number shown,, 16610 was made in 1964. It's an "Old Model" 3-screw type, and desirable to many. (Once again, the RENE Guide!)
Properly handled,, you can open cock the hammer to 1/2 cock,, open the loading gate, and rotate the cylinder. If you were to be loading it,, once you open the loading gate,, you insert (1) round, skip (1) chamber, the load (4) rounds. THEN (this is important,) close the gate & fully cock the hammer. This allows the empty chamber to be under the firing pin, AND prevents the dreaded "turn line" on a cylinder. Lowering the hammer from the 1/2 cock position causes the turn line.
OP
Yes that dreaded ' turn line' is the reason he gave it to me 
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OP
Thanks contender I signed up and payed the membership 
For some reason I am having trouble to log in again, but looking forward to sharing on the RENE site, there is a few names in the board of directors that sounds familiar and have the book, which includes some of our collections.
I am looking forward to learn more about all the Rugers!
For some reason I am having trouble to log in again, but looking forward to sharing on the RENE site, there is a few names in the board of directors that sounds familiar and have the book, which includes some of our collections.
I am looking forward to learn more about all the Rugers!
contender
Ruger Guru
Uh,, I'm a little confused. RENE is a subscription,, mot a membership with a board of directors.
ROCS (Ruger Owners & Collectors Society) is a membership, and does have a BOD. Which one did you join?
It's HIGHLY recommended to be part of both. The RENE is a quarterly newsletter published by Chad Hiddleson,, (chet15 here) that many of us try & help him with his STUNNINGLY comprehensive amount of knowledge published about Rugers.
ROCS, is a membership club, with a website, and a lot of great guys who do display shows, offer advice, and in general promote Ruger collecting.
But the one thing I see is your willingness to LEARN about Rugers. So,, if you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
ROCS (Ruger Owners & Collectors Society) is a membership, and does have a BOD. Which one did you join?
It's HIGHLY recommended to be part of both. The RENE is a quarterly newsletter published by Chad Hiddleson,, (chet15 here) that many of us try & help him with his STUNNINGLY comprehensive amount of knowledge published about Rugers.
ROCS, is a membership club, with a website, and a lot of great guys who do display shows, offer advice, and in general promote Ruger collecting.
But the one thing I see is your willingness to LEARN about Rugers. So,, if you ever have any questions, don't hesitate to ask!
