Early Finger Groove 10/22

[BladeRimfire]

I picked this one up a good while ago. It survived it's life unharmed & unfired. I'll have to dig it out of the back of the safe to get the serial number. I'd love to have some information on it's date of manufacturing if there's someone certain of that info.

 

[hittman]

Ruger's web site will have that date made info or ….. for that and even more …..

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[hittman]

 

[BladeRimfire]

Those are beautiful sir!

 

[hittman]

Serial Number Lookup

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[BladeRimfire]

Makes me wonder why Ruger canceled the Finger Groove out of their lineup. They point and feel so good in one's hands

 

[golferboy426]

Makes me wonder why Ruger canceled the Finger Groove out of their lineup. They point and feel so good in one's hands

I have a RENE book and can look up the date of manufacture. It is usually more accurate than the web site

 

[BladeRimfire]

Thank you sir, I'd very much appreciate that. My sweetheart is asleep. Let me see if I can sneak it out without waking her up.

 

[BladeRimfire]

It's 58754

 

[hittman]

1966 per Ruger's web site.

 

[mr.deerstalker]

I think its a 1967

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

As I have yodeled from my mountain many times, "THIS STOCK SHOULD HAVE NEVER BEEN TAKEN OUT OF THE FACTORY CATALOG!" Off the pulpit for now................LOVE your rifles! Splitz

 

[BladeRimfire]

@HAWKEYE#28 , sir I completely agree! Why? Why? Why? Couldn't in today's market just charge another 100 bucks if even that much in manufacturing cost to continue it. Makes no sense to me

 

[golferboy426]

RENE confirms 1966.. factory lettere required to be sure of actual ship date

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

Long ago, at an Annual NRA Mtg, while tending bar in the Ruger Hospitality suite, watching over RCA members, drinking my "mistakes", and taking gentle orders from Steve Vogel, I served WBR. When I passed him his libation, I diplomatically(I thought) suggested that the Finger groove should be kept in the catalog. He, summarily, told me there were enough choices and that "damn walnut cost too damn much"...........There you have it........Splitz

 

[BladeRimfire]

@HAWKEYE#28 , that's the problem all of us fine firearm enthusiasts are facing. I'm 51yrs old. I live in a small town of Vicksburg, MS. My state has little to none fine gun shops. Therefore my 3 gun shops local have nothing but the run of the mill standard production firearms. I don't even look at new firearms because the quality isn't there. That the reason I've joined this Forum. I did so hoping as finances allowed I could pick up some pristine and unique firearms. The young generations taking their fancies to composite & cerekote along with manufacturers focusing on profits have changed the firearms of yesteryear we all once knew.

 

[G2]

I don't know, but have always though…
The Finger Groove went away when the DSP came in to the picture.

The Monte Carlo Stock Design screams 1960's to early 70's design, very popular at the time.

The DSP was cutting edge design at the time, Standard Deluxe Checkered Walnut, Sling Swivels, remember wanting one and acquired SN# 121-0640X (mfg/1981) around 1982. I have no idea if this DSP is early or just what the story might be,

My FG is a 1969 gun w/ the 110/ prefix (110-0719X), this gun replaced a 1970 gun that I acquired in 1981.

Does anybody know the years of the FG?
And when the DSP was introduced?

 

[mr.deerstalker]

FG sporters i seen. and I have a few of them. late 1966 to 1971...your other one...way to new for me...lol

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

Love the rare uncommon checkered version of the finger grooved stock......took a long long time to acquire the one i have , guarded by the RSSE dance team..........Splitz

 

[Killer Bee]

haven't been around for a while but stumbled onto this thread

these are some of my favorites so figured I'd pitch in a little finger grooviness : )

1. 1965 - Japanese Tasco #660E 4x32 on Redfield Quick Switch tip off's
2. 1971 - Japanese Tasco #660A 4x32 on Herter's rings and vintage military style claw sling (sling not shown)
3. 1967 - Texan 2 1/2 x scope, Weaver Detachable 1" rings
4. 1967 - 2 piece base only, I'll find a nice vintage scope for it someday

1971 NIB unfired w/box and papers