In Memoriam

[Ale-8(1)]

A year ago today we lost one of Rugerdom's serious players, Bob Campbell.

Bob's observations on the "passing scene" of Old Model .357 Blackhawks helped us all understand in "real time" the progression from the original Flattops thru the last of the "protected sight" 30- and 31-prefix guns, including the Ross guns, the first 10" guns, the first convertibles, and the brass-frame offerings.

He was among the first to note the "picayune" or "screwdriver" variations, now so commonly discussed and collected.

Bob was also the consummate gentleman, always ready to have a beer and discuss his beloved Old Models with anyone. Many of us learned a great deal from his observations. Besides, he was simply a joy to chat with, having a subtle, dry sense of humor

It is altogether fitting that one of his most prized acquisitions was Flattop serial number 357.

We're thinkin' of ya, Bob.

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[mr.deerstalker]

Great guy!

 

[flattop44]

Sure miss him, one fine man!!
FT44

 

[Ruger1441]

He left quite a legacy. Sure is missed.

 

[radicalrod]

Well I remember doing a gun deal with BOB....

I called him to see if he was interested...

We agreed on a price and he asked for a couple of days to think about it.....

He called me back 15 minutes later and said it was a deal....

It made me laugh as I knew exactly how and what he was thinking.....

He wanted it BAD.....I did end up buying it back later as it was a 10" S gun....only 2 that I know of....

That is one of my BOB stories :lol: :lol: :lol: there are a few others too....RR

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Yep, that one's on Bob's List. If you happen to know the s/n of the "other" one I'd appreciate having it for The List.

And indeed, there are other Bob stories . . .

 

[Hashknife Hartley]

One of the nicest guys I've met in all of gun collecting. I put a thread up on the forum showing my short barreled eared models, Type 1 and 3 Transitional, and remarked I hadn't found a Type 2 short barrel yet. He PM'd me, said he had two of them and he's sell me either one, and quoted a very reasonable price. I replied that I didn't quite have enough right at that point and he said, "don't worry about it, take a look at it and send it when you have it". Sent him a copy of my C&R FFL and it showed up a few days later, and it was definitely a keeper. Sold some odds and ends to make up the difference and sent him a M.O. Now that's trusting of your fellow man in spades; great guy.
HH

 

[radicalrod]

Well he still owes me the ride he promised me in the CONVERTIBLE ELDO :lol: :lol: :lol: RR

OH and for the record....BOB loved his RUGERS but always carried his OLD COLT 45....

 

[street]

Well I remember doing a gun deal with BOB....

I called him to see if he was interested...

We agreed on a price and he asked for a couple of days to think about it.....

He called me back 15 minutes later and said it was a deal....

It made me laugh as I knew exactly how and what he was thinking.....

He wanted it BAD.....I did end up buying it back later as it was a 10" S gun....only 2 that I know of....

That is one of my BOB stories :lol: :lol: :lol: there are a few others too....RR

RR! One of those type 3, 6 grooved consecutive serial numbered .357 that you bought from me came from Bob. :lol: :lol: :lol: Only I didn't need 3 days to think about it when I bought it from him. I couldn't get the money out of my pocket fast enough!!!!! :roll: :roll:

 

[Cholo]

Last night I looked at Bob's obituary feeling certain that it was a year ago today that he passed away. I hadn't forgotten. I miss our weekly phone calls, 2 half deaf guys trying to talk on the phone was something else. I didn't know him for as many years as some of you have, but we became pretty close in the time we were friends. I miss Bob dearly...

If Ale didn't start a thread about it today, I was going to this evening. Rest in Peace my friend...

 

[rugerguy]

Amen to ALL of the above, we miss Bob all the time, reach for the phone every weekend on the ride home from ANY gun show to let him know what happened and who was there...rest in peace Robert

 

[contender]

I too had the pleasure of knowing Bob. All of what's been said above is a reflection of him too! Hard to believe it's already been a year. Dern,,,,,,,,,,, where did time go?

 

[SteveRuger]

Meet Bob at a couple NRA Shows! He was always a Gentleman.

 

[chet15]

Yep, that one's on Bob's List. If you happen to know the s/n of the "other" one I'd appreciate having it for The List.

The two known are easy to remember...37302 and 37320. Just transpose the last two digits.
Chet15

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Yep, that one's on Bob's List. If you happen to know the s/n of the "other" one I'd appreciate having it for The List.

The two known are easy to remember...37302 and 37320. Just transpose the last two digits.
Chet15

Thanks, Chet15 . . . they were both on The List, I just missed the "other one" when I did a quick check.

 

[Fox Mike]

Here he is showing off one of his BBQ guns.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Thanks for that FM.

He certainly had interesting toys.

:mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen: :mrgreen:

 

[contender]

Heck of a good pic of Bob! Thanks for showing it!