
Originally controlled by both Ruger and Sturm, the company was owned exclusively by Ruger, following Sturm's death in 1951, until Ruger's death in 2002. These guns, particularly the Blackhawk and its subsequent variants, are well known for their classic look and use in Westerns and Cowboy Action Shooting. In the 1950's, spotting a hole in the market for single action revolvers, the Ruger Single Six and later Ruger Blackhawk were released. Ruger Single Six, the first single action produced by Ruger 22 LR rimfire semi-automatic pistol market, the Ruger Mk II and Mk III following on from the Standard as popular guns. The popularity of the 10/22 semi-automatic rifle in particular has also increased Ruger's standing. This success meant that Ruger has an almost exclusive monopoly on the. 22 Long Rifle rounds was successful enough to launch the entire company. Their first creation, the Ruger Standard, an automatic pistol shooting. Ruger and Alexander McCormick Sturm in a small rented machine shop. This is an about good-near very good Red Label that needs a bit of work, but also has a rare and desirable factory marking.Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Unsurprisingly, most of the “U” marked guns were sold to Ruger employees. The “U” denoted that the gun was “Used” by the factory, and was not a new, unfired example. This was originally either a display or evaluation gun and had a small “U” stamped into the tang just after the serial number when it was released for sale. The lock-up is firm, and the lever rests just left of center. The forend has a slightly more ruddy color to the wood, whereas the buttstock has a more brownish tint.Ī black rubber KICK-EEZ recoil pad has been added that gives a length of pull that measures 13 1/2”, and has a large chunk missing at the toe, as well as some further damage around the edge at the heel. Both the forend and buttstock have had a thick varnish finish added with some minor handling marks and small surface blemishes scattered about. This shotgun retains 80-85% of the original blue finish on both the barrels and frame with silvering and fading at the muzzles, as well as along the high edges and bearing surfaces, most noticeably at the safety / barrel selector, and along the bottom of the frame. (3”), 26” VR barrels with excellent, bright bores (choked MOD. Serial number, you can contact Ruger's Records. The age of a Ruger Red Label by the serial number? Can you determine the age of a Ruger Red Label.

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