On the way to CSA I stopped and visited with Fran Bass. I have known Sam and Fran for close to 30 years. Sam passed about 10 years or so ago. Fran is 91 and doing well! Before I left Fran handed me a pistol and said she wanted me to have it. I was surprised! This gun has never been cocked! I told her it was extremely rare and could get her quite a bit of money for it. She was adamant that she wanted me to have it. I told her I would never sell it.

There were only 51 of these made with the agreement that Ruger would never build any more just like it. I only know of a couple getting outside The Shootists group, making this one extremely rare Ruger.

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Ele era velho.
Ele era corajoso.
Ele era feio.

THAT IS GREAT JIM!!

I am humbled by the gift.
Fran is and always has been a great lady!

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Ele era velho.
Ele era corajoso.
Ele era feio.

And, I was really happy to see it last week!

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Ele era corajoso.
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I didn't shoot much but I gabbed a lot and that's just fine!

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Ele era velho.
Ele era corajoso.
Ele era feio.

that stayed in the family!

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Of the Troops & For the Troops