Ruger .357 Max test gun: US ARMS Seville

[Coogs]

Think I may have posted this up here before, but I love repeating myself. :shock: :roll:
This Seville was sent to Walter Howe by Jeff Munnell, who was one of the principals of US Arms while they were in Arizona. The Seville in it's own right is scarce, with the short ejector rod/housing. The fact that it was used as a "Ruger" test gun makes it exceptional.


AS Shipped

Note the stamp on the inside of the box lid.


"Rockwell" testing points, done by Ruger.

"Rockwell" testing, again, on the frame.

Explanation of the Seville rarity.

Letter from Walter Howe to Jeff Munnell. Don't know how to rotate it, watch your neck :shock: :shock:

Letter from Jeff Munnel to me.

Doubled up on a pic, this is the letter from Walter Howe to Jeff Munnell, sorry, I'm bad.
Just a little more Ruger history, thanks for lookin', Coogs.

 

[radicalrod]

Jack to rotate just use the little orientation arrows at the top on PB....

Heck even a dummy like me can do it....RR

OH YA neat stuff for sure.....

 

[contender]

I don't usually want a US Arms but I'd make a serious effort if offered that one. VERY nice Jack.

 

[UmpquaCharlie]

Hmmm I have one of those. without the extra holes...no box for mine purchased used in 1984 or 85. If someone has a box let me know. Incidentally I'm not trying to hijack this thread.

 

[Coogs]

Charlies, what's the serial number. curious. Coogs

 

[UmpquaCharlie]

Coos, Serial number is SN 2-00346
7 1/2 inch barrel in 357 Maximum.
What can you tell me about it? I noticed my number is different from yours.
Mine has Tucson address.

 

[Coogs]

Not much right now, I'm in the process of figuring the system out with the help of Lee over at singelaction.com, Coogs.

 

[UmpquaCharlie]

Please let me know if you find out anything. I have it since 1985 or 1986 very accurate revolver and I bought it used from a local fisherman.
regards Charlie
SW Ory-Gun

 

[UmpquaCharlie]

Well Coogs anything new?

 

[weaselmeatgravy]

:D Hey Coogs, I got something kinda similar to that. Maybe not quite as kewl, but:

 

[Coogs]

I don't know Bob, but to me that is pretty kewl, Coogs.

 

[NH Rugerman]

My understanding is that there were only a handful (5+/-) stainless steel 357 Maxis manufactured...I would say WOW!

 

[frankenfab]

I hear opera when I look at this thread

 

[Coogs]

Nh, actually 6, three have been destroyed to the best of my knowledge, Coogs.

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

Great Post Coogs!
That is an outstanding revolver with all the provenance intact to boot.... :shock: :) .

Thanks for sharing this info with the rest of us.
Terry

 

[flatgate]

Wow, cool stuff! :D

flat gate

 

[Coogs]

Thanks, find this gun extremely interesting. Hard to believe, in a way, that Ruger would colaberate with a competitor. Wonder if either Bill ever knew about this, Coogs.

 

[Coogs]

Just to keep some interest flowing................................Coogs.

 

[UmpquaCharlie]

WE all know I have one.

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

ALL good stuff! 8) a lot of us should have gone to Amoskeag's Stan Terhune sale............I bought some, from the distance........he had some good stuff........ :wink:

 

[Coogs]

Actually this Seville came from Mr Munnell who was one of the owners of the US Sporting Arms at the time.

 

[Coogs]

Still love this thread!

 

[UmpquaCharlie]

Wow Coogs a subject from the past. Still shooting mine. M youngest son keeps trying to get his hands on it.

 

[pruger45]

Very nice!