Odd Ruger patch

[RPM Enterprises]

The patch on the left looks like the machine goofed up while being made. Or is it the new Russian version :shock: Patch on the right is the normal patch :wink:

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Still has the "S" so it can't be too recent.

Perhaps an attempt to get around a copyright?

 

[mike722]

an "s" patch!!!!

 

[circlergrugers]

Good one Rick, I'm sure it's a stitching machine error. maybe that needle thread broke or ran out :)
I believe that patch was made from 1980-1997.

 

[RPM Enterprises]

Hank, I am sure it is some machining error. Bird looks like he is trying to flex some muscle or just got plucked :shock: . I like finding that oddball stuff. :wink: I have a guy sending me some factory proto / sample patches from the 1980's 8)

 

[americal]

Whatever the case :) A 8) 8) patch------------

 

[BC Mike]

Likely the end of a large thread spool that tdidn't get caught.

 

[RugerHound]

Whatever the case :) A 8) 8) patch------------

I agree! No matter what happened it's a very neat patch! Funny how screwed up stuff isn't worth a tinker's dam when it's new, but give it a few years and presto! Instant value! ;)

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

Another unusual find!! A "Buff" version of the patch on the right!
Thanks for sharing!
Terry

 

[contender]

I too like finding "mistakes" in our Ruger stuff. I have several different ones myself. Maybe a few pics later.
Cool patch Rick!