RUGER PISTOLS & REVOLVERS
THE VINTAGE YEARS, 1949-1973
by John C. Dougan
Edited by John R. Hansen
First Edition, 2008
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Your complete guide to all the vintage Ruger pistols and revolvers---by the president of the Ruger Collectors Association! A MUST-have for all Ruger aficionados, collectors, dealers, and more!
HUNDREDS OF BLACK & WHITE PHOTOS * PATENT DIAGRAMS * SERIAL NUMBER CHARTS
"Remarkable in its detail and accuracy. Reading these pages is like a trip in a time machine for me."---William B. Ruger, Jr.
"This book will undoubtedly become the 'go to' resource . . . John puts the reader virtually into the factory, at Bill Ruger's side . . ."---Stephen L. Sanetti; President; Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc., 2003-2008
Written with the cooperation of Sturm, Ruger & Co., this book includes a wealth of fresh information taken directly from Ruger's own records. Nothing like this has ever appeared in print before!
Don't miss the amazing array of photographs and technical drawings from the Ruger family files, including photos of a number of guns from Bill Ruger's own collection.
Perhaps the most exciting part of this book for collectors will be the appendices, which include a staggering amount of specific serial number data, including rare types and handguns with special markings. The following models are covered, and more, including serial number charts:
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Single-Six
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Super Single-Six
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Lightweight Model
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Standard Pistol
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Mark I Target Pistol
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Bearcat
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Super Bearcat
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Hawkeye
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The Blackhawks
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Old Model Blackhawk
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Super Blackhawks
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The Old Army
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Engraved Guns
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The New Model
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Boxes & Accessories
Without a doubt, this is the most comprehensive Ruger collector's guide ever written, but it is also a celebration of the inventor, Bill Ruger himself. Also included are previously unpublished photos and notes on all of Ruger's key employees. No Ruger enthusiast or collector can afford to do without this book. It's simply indispensable!
TABLE OF CONTENTS
Preface: Nostalgia and the Single-Action Revolver
Introduction: For W.B.R.: The Author's Purpose
Chapter 1: Before the Beginning, 1930-1945
Chapter 2: The Ruger Corp. 1945-1949
Chapter 3: Getting Started
Chapter 4: Revolver Manufacturing Overview
Chapter 5: The Associates
Chapter 6: The Single-Action Revolvers
Chapter 7: The Bearcat and the Super Bearcat
Chapter 8: The Engraving Project
Chapter 9: The Hawkeye
Chapter 10: The Beautiful Flattops
Chapter 11: The OLD MODEL Blackhawks
Chapter 12: The Elegant Super Blackhawks
Chapter 13: The Old Army
Chapter 14: Boxes, Documents, and Goodies
Chapter 15: Commentary on the NEW MODEL
Acknowledgements
Appendix: The Meat and Potatoes of Ruger Collecting
Index
Hardcover with dust jacket. First edition, 2008. 8 1/2x11. High-quality coated glossy paper stock. 392 pages. Hundreds of black and white photos. Patent diagrams. Serial number charts. BRAND NEW!
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