A bit o' horse trading

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Bill in Oregon
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A bit o' horse trading

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And this nice, late '60s Ruger Standard came home with me today. The barrel isn't bent -- it's the camera lens. Might swap in a Clark or VQ trigger and adjustable rear, but keep the original parts, of course! This is a clone of my first handgun, a birthday present when I turned 18 in 1971. It's sure a classic, and it is all Bill Ruger, may he RIP.

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What kinda lame horse didja trade fer it ? . :mrgreen:



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A classic and I like those grips on it.
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Very nice! 8)
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a roll up yer sleeves working man's gun that is
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That's a fine looking horse you traded into there...
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You traded a horse with four white feet, did'nt you?
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:mrgreen: :mrgreen:
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Lucky to get a nice gun like that for a white footed horse,hooves so soft ya can't keep shoes om them.
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PS: Forgot to mention that I was glad you already knew about the bent barrel... I just knew I'd feel bad bringin' something like that to a new owner's attention. :P :P :twisted: And, yep, cameras certianly can bring out those hidden flaws.
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I have a VQ trigger on my 4" heavy, took some getting used to ; but you will like it.
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VERY NICE! Congratulations.
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Nice one :D
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That's the first handgun I ever shot. My dad bought one in 66 or 67 brand new. He still has the box and paper work. Very nice guns for plinking and more accurate than I can hold. Great find.
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Hondo, this one dates to 1968. This was a complicated swap involving a Marlin 39A and a High Standard Citation in return for the Ruger, a very nice commercially made Snider and some store credit.
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My MKII Government Target Model is what I'd use if I took bets on trying to hit something....Those Rugers can't be beat.
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How I longed for one of those in the 70's. Sure brings back lots of memories going thru the Gun Digest and Shotgun news on cold winter nights.
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That is a beauty, nicely done.
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I just noticed the front sight has been filed. :oops: Guess I need to shoot it and see what it was regulated for.
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I like it. 8) :mrgreen:
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Mescalero wrote:You traded a horse with four white feet, did'nt you?
OK, I don't get that one... :mrgreen:

Pssst! Got pics of the Snider yet? :mrgreen:
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