Sometimes I am not the sharpest tack. 257 Roberts
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Maybe not the very same gun, but with the net, now is the best & easiest time in my 70 years to find what you want.
You may not like some of the prices you see, but keep at least 2 things in mind. There are some rarities that result in high asking prices, and the fact we're living in double digit inflation.
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You may not like some of the prices you see, but keep at least 2 things in mind. There are some rarities that result in high asking prices, and the fact we're living in double digit inflation.
They are out there!
contender
Ruger Guru
"Seller/Trader remorse."
I think many of us if not all of us have had a bit of that. I decided long ago to cure it. I never sell or swap a gun I have ANY liking of that I have bought or won.
I think many of us if not all of us have had a bit of that. I decided long ago to cure it. I never sell or swap a gun I have ANY liking of that I have bought or won.
I regret selling my three Ruger convertible single actions (.22, .357 & .45) years ago, but I had to pay off an unexpected bill from the IRS, so most of the firearms I owned at the time found new owners. Just a little bump on the road of life! If I decided to rectify that error today, I might approach things differently, and start by looking for a shootable .40/10mm convertible!
I truthfully agree with Contender. I do not sell guns. I think of a gun like a once-read book. After discovering a book that I may have read one, maybe two times, I find interesting information that I missed on previous reading. Not unlike(double negative) a firearm that has not been used for awhile, I take it out and shoot it to rekindle the relationship and realize the reason I bought it in the first place. Some, if not used a lot gives me satisfaction just holding it after I complete cleaning and maintenance. Just me.
BULL'S-EYE
Buckeye
I once had a beautiful red pad No. 1 chambered in 220 Swift back in the late 80's. It was simply an outstanding rifle, VERY accurate...And, also had some of the nicest wood I've ever seen on any Ruger rifle. I sold it in the early 90's because, at that time, Swift ammo & brass had become almost impossible to find, and prohibitively expensive (at least for me at the time anyway) whenever I did. I'd LOVE to have that one back, but it's a long time gone & whereabouts unknown now.
Ya, I would never sell a gun with that gorgeous wood even if I didn't like the gun.Not a Ruger, but I have a Kimber in .257 Roberts that is more accurate than any lightweight hunting rifle has a right to be. I'll never sell it.
Ralph H
Bearcat
Greetings, Gentlemen,
This is not a Ruger, but is a .257 Roberts. I built this rifle in 1954 when I was 18 year old. I was visiting my dad's house one day. I didn't live with him. In his junk barrel was the receiver, bolt, and magazine from a Carcano Type I. I asked if I could have it. He said yes, but didn't know what I could do with it.
Almost a year later and a Johnson Feather weight barrel, an adjustable trigger of my own design, maple stock, Lyman Alaskan scope with a 6 power Litschert attachment lens.
This is the most accurate rifle I have ever shot. Put my heart and soul into it.
This is not a Ruger, but is a .257 Roberts. I built this rifle in 1954 when I was 18 year old. I was visiting my dad's house one day. I didn't live with him. In his junk barrel was the receiver, bolt, and magazine from a Carcano Type I. I asked if I could have it. He said yes, but didn't know what I could do with it.
Almost a year later and a Johnson Feather weight barrel, an adjustable trigger of my own design, maple stock, Lyman Alaskan scope with a 6 power Litschert attachment lens.
This is the most accurate rifle I have ever shot. Put my heart and soul into it.
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rwp315
Single-Sixer
Ruger 77 factory sights in 358 Winchester.Years ago, I owned A Ruger M77 in .257 Roberts. NIB. Pretty wood.
I traded it for some other firearm (do not remember what)
REALLY wish I did not do that.
Anyone else have a Ruger they wish they could get back?
Beautiful, and a great provenance to go with it. Thanks for sharing.
Not a Ruger, but I have a Kimber in .257 Roberts that is more accurate than any lightweight hunting rifle has a right to be. I'll never sell it.
Good Lord. The wood is beyond belief.
An original Magnaport Special old model Super Blackhawk, 4 5/8" with satin nickel finish. Needed money and sold it for what I'd paid for it, $200. Duh.
Ouch. That hurt.
Local gun dealer back in 1972 had Colt Trooper mk III's and Colt Pythons in the case.
I REFUSED to pay the extra $25.00 for the Python. Instead paid $150.00 for the MkIII
Colt Python for $175.00? That still hurts me thinking about it.
