A .41 Redhawk from Skeeter

[reflex264]

Newest Ruger. Not for sale. I am tickled.

 

[hittman]

One of the most scarce Redhawks ever ….. 41 Mag, blued, 5.5 inch.

 

[reflex264]

Yep and belonged to Skeeter to boot. I am going to shoot it.

 

[Cholo]

That's cool!

 

[hittman]

Wish I had a factory box with correct end label!
Talk about a needle in a haystack.

 

[reflex264]

Here you go.

 

[hittman]

I’m so jealous …..

 

[reflex264]

I's still in shock that I won the auction.

 

[contender]

Go ahead,, gloat a little,, many of us have a bit of envy,,!

 

[M77-375LH]

Nice gun , I wouldn’t sell it either , have fun with it

 

[MarkB]

"Yep and belonged to Skeeter to boot. I am going to shoot it."

Pretty sure he would want you to!

 

[pyth0n]

I's still in shock that I won the auction.

Congrats!

 

[Rclark]

Nice shooter . Going to have the barrel and cylinder changed to a 'normal' caliber like .44 Special or .45 Colt ??? Ha! . Just kidding of course.

 

[KRuger]

All the extras: Skeeter provenance, box, correct end label, blue, 5 1/2 barrel, and 41 mag. When you consider all these and the going cost of a Redhawk these days; I think you got a bargain. Enjoy!!
KRuger

 

[reflex264]

No doubt I got a bargain. We shot it. I am having eye trouble at the moment but my son did good with it. Its going to shoot.

 

[Shotgungibbs]

Great purchase! I own Skeeter's Mitchell Arms .45 Colt. I wouldn't consider parting with it!

 

[reflex264]

Great purchase! I own Skeeter's Mitchell Arms .45 Colt. I wouldn't consider parting with it!

That is awesome! I am sure you have had a bunch of people try to buy it as well.

 

[SCCWP]

That is one nice shooting iron.

 

[Shotgungibbs]

The problem with the fine Skeeter Ruger Reflex purchased, and my own Mitchell Arms Skeeter revolver, all of the guys our age or generation, know who Skeeter Skelton was. We read his articles, learned from him, and enjoyed his writing & adventures. The younger generation, my own son included, do not have a clue who Skeeter Skelton was. Most of them don't even have a magazine subscription for any magazine. So, When we are all gone, so goes the memories of great writers and gun guys, like Skeeter Skelton. It's still a thrill for me to be the owner of my Skeeter gun. I'm sure Reflex has that same, and well deserved thrill.

 

[reflex264]

Thankfully my son is pretty well versed in Skeeter. Of course he is in his 30s. I even read him Skeeter stories for bed time stories. I even got him this for his birthday.

 

[Shotgungibbs]

That is a classic! I have worn out 2 paperback versions! Have one as a keeper! Wonderful birthday present!

 

[Diabloman]

Great....! Good Shoot'n....!

 

[48flyer]

That is a great catch! I am happy to see other Ruger owners that have been able to get some of Skeeter's guns and continue his legacy. I was blessed to find his 45 Blackhawk, that he had given to Hank Jr. It lives a good life now, with it's big brother in 44 Magnum, also acquired from Hank. It's important that we share these with the younger generation. Thank you for sharing yours with us.

 

[Shotgungibbs]

Great display! Thank you for the kind words.

 

[reflex264]

That is a great catch! I am happy to see other Ruger owners that have been able to get some of Skeeter's guns and continue his legacy. I was blessed to find his 45 Blackhawk, that he had given to Hank Jr. It lives a good life now, with it's big brother in 44 Magnum, also acquired from Hank. It's important that we share these with the younger generation. Thank you for sharing yours with us.
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Very nice display.