ArmedGinger
Bearcat
So I was forwarded her by Ruger Customer Service. Last week I purchased this used Navy Arms/Uberti 1851 Colt Navy Reproduction. It wasn't until after I bought it that I noticed this inscription on the back. Now, I've tried contacting Navy Arms but sadly they went out of business in 2001, American Handgunner magazine but have yet to receive a reply, and I also messaged Ruger about it and they sent me here. I don't really believe this is real but a person never knows and that's why I'm trying to get more info. At first I thought maybe this was a commemorative piece but can't find another one like it (gun engravings and/or the inscription). I know it was in the owner's collection for at least the past 20 years before they passed so I can't even ask the original owner. I also know that Bill Ruger won the OAHA in 1975 so it would make sense he would have made the "top ten" the year before. Anyways, enough with the talking and here are some pictures.