Wanted: photo of the 1955 NRA show "wheel" of plated single sixes.

[goodrich289]

Does anyone have a decent photo or scan of a photo they can post here of the "WHEEL" of plated single sixes that Ruger put on display in the 1955 NRA show.

Bob

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

Somewhere in the RCA bulletins I vaquely recall.................

 

[hittman]

 

[goodrich289]

Thank you both very much. A follow up question......has anyone ever figured out....if this photo was taken in 1955, how 7 of the 8 rss have round gates, as round gates didn't show up until mid 1957?

 

[mr.deerstalker]

maybe they where premier loading gates?

 

[contender]

I don't think they were Premier loading gates. They don't appear to have that profile.

 

[rugerguy]

nope, not premier, too short at the rear,,,,,,,Hey that rhymes???

 

[mr.deerstalker]

I don't think they were Premier loading gates. They don't appear to have that profile.

I could not tell. pics old. so are my eye's...

 

[hittman]

Yeah I cant tell for sure either. That pic is one I poached from flatgate here many years ago.

 

[twriggen]

That same picture is in Dougans book with the notes that it was used for the 1959-1961 factory displays. Was it used in 1955?

 

[goodrich289]

1958 and later time frame makes more sense to me. But thats why I ask the Braintrust.

 

[hittman]

No doubt this discussion has been had here before but I can't find the threads. Lord knows how long ago it was.

 

[chet15]

The guns were definitely made in 1955. A ninth example was a presentation gun at the 1955 N.R.A. show.
Chet15

 

[NH Rugerman]

Perhaps the picture is from the later displays and Ruger had the guns seven of the eight updated with round gates…just a thought.