Hank Williams Jr. Ruger Revolver

[48flyer]

Sorry for the tease, but now that I have your attention, I have a serious wanted ad.

I have long been a fan of Hank and Ruger and am curious if anyone on the forum, or someone you know, has a gun that was owned by him, and would be willing to part with it.
To me that would be the highlight of my collection. I don't care what caliber, or if it's an old or new model, just that it's a revolver and could be authenticated as belonging to Hank Jr.
I know it's a long shot, but you guys have a great resource, and wealth of knowledge, So I figured I would ask.
Any leads are appreciated. Thanks, and have a great day!
Todd

 

[SteveRuger]

For a few years Hank Jr. would have a few table @ the Gun Show in Missoula, Montana every first weekend in August. At the show he always have some of his guns for sale. My wife made me buy one of his custom 44 flattops with a brass frame & his 'H' on the top of the back strap. I believe that is the only one I have left & it is the wife's.
Did some trading with him over the years also.
Do you have one of the Hank Jr. Case Knives he gave out to his hired hands & friends?

 

[Booshog]

Steve Barnett guns in Mississippi used to have a bunch of his Rugers.

 

[ncrobb]

I had the opportunity one Sunday afternoon in January of 2014 to hold in my hand a TLA West Texas Flat-top Target that Mr. Grover had built for Hank Jr. It was a very fine revolver but the best part about it was it had been used for its intended purpose. It looked like Bocephus had shot and carried it rather often. I don't get giddy or star struck about such things but it was a rare opportunity I am thankful for.

 

[flattop44]

Hank was set up in Tulsa this past April. Had several fine and rare Sharps for sale, pricey but would have been a great opportunity for you.
FT44

 

[48flyer]

Thanks for the response guys.
I'm not usually a collector of celebrity items, in fact, I have none, but I always thought it would be neat to have one of his Rugers, since I really enjoy both them, and his music.
Steve, I do jot have a case knife. That'd be neat too.
Any photos of any of his stuff?
Thanks

 

[kysinglesix]

Shooters Supply in Louisville KY has a pistol from his collection but I can't recall if it was a Ruger or not. You can Google them and find their number pretty easy.

 

[Claims Rep.]

Check/Google a store in Tuscaloosa, AL called Woods & Water. I know for a fact that they've had guns for sale that belonged to Hank.

 

[Ruger1441]

If memory serves the knife Hank had made up were Buck knives not Case.

 

[Colonel Daddy]

I have 3 of his Buck knives. Two are Model 118 and one is a Model 105. That may be something you want to pursue. Understand that there were also some Hank Case Knives but not familiar with them.

 

[Coogs]

An old time Ruger collector, That I spent too much time with over some scotch in Louisville and Detroit and Monroeville and Richmond, Ind., by the name of Dave Young, whom I think retired to Florida, owned some of Hank's Rugers, and sold him a few for his collection. I remember him showing a check with Hank's signature on it, said he didn't know if he was going to cash it or not! Knowing Dave, he did! He went down to Hank's from Louisville one year for dinner, we were all invited, I couldn't make it, would have been another travel day, couldn't afford another day off work, opportunity missed!!! Coogs.

 

[32magfan]

I saw one for sale in Louisville, KY in March at a gun shop. I don't remember the name. It had all the documentation. Sorry no more details.
32Magfan

 

[48flyer]

Still looking for leads
Thanks guys

 

[Shotgungibbs]

Don't know if this helps, but I found this while searching for you:
Williams, Hank Jr.
Licensee in Paris, Tennessee
Business Name: Six Shooter, The
Phone Number: (731) 642-7455
License Number: 1-62-079-01-7F-36367
Expiration Date: June 01, 2017

Nothing but the best to you!
Jay "Shotgungibbs" Prather

 

[48flyer]

Still looking

 

[eskimo36]

Look at this one.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=490126778

 

[48flyer]

I'm already keeping an eye on it

Look at this one.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=490126778

 

[ACRYLICTNK]

I have a 6 1/2" Super that belonged to Hank. The letter says it was the first 6 1/2" he ever had. It has a shipping box with the label from Hank Williams Jr Enterprises. I'm not selling it, just wanted to throw that out there.

 

[Tellico]

Contact this gunsmith. He sells some of Jrs guns for him. Dan Coffin


Coffin Gunsmithing


375 Sweathouse Creek Rd Victor, MT 59875

(406) 642-3058

 

[JWHardin]

Picked this up from John D many years ago.
Dad and I tease Hank in Tulsa that this is the gun he had when he fell off the mountain.
He goes along with us but who knows if its true...