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Ruger: New York
built 629 days ago
Lot #1011 - Ruger - New Model Blackhawk - revolver - .30 cal. carbine, 7.5” barrel - Condition is excellent plus. - 99%+ original blue; appears about perfect. Excellent wood grips. - In an excellent wood case for a Virginia commemorative Virginian Dragoon. - [8abnj11] - s/n 51-05722 - FFL - (est.250 to 500)
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In 1973, Ruger remedied this situation by developing the New Model Blackhawk. With the New Model, merely opening the loading gate (while the hammer is fully down) frees the cylinder to rotate so the revolver can be loaded or unloaded. In addition, the New Model includes a transfer bar mechanism. In order to fire, the hammer must strike a transfer bar, which in turn strikes the firing pin. The transfer bar is attached to the trigger. When the trigger isn't pulled, the transfer bar isn't there, and the hammer can't reach the firing pin.
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Following his stint as governor, Ruger enjoyed wide postings and appointments within the postwar military hierarchy. These positions included superintendent of the U.S. Military Academy at West Point, commander of the Department of the South, and commander of the Department of Dakota. In 1897 Ruger retired from his long military career at the rank of major general. His last years were spent quietly with his family at their home in Stamford, Connecticut. He died on June 3, 1907, and is buried at the West Point Cemetery in West Point, New York.
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Lot #582 - Ruger - Mk II Target pistol, uncataloged variation. - .22 LR; 7” slab sided bull barrel. - As new in box. - Appears perfect in original plastic case w/ spare mag; scope base & rings, lock & lit. - Cat. MK678GC M-00178. Uncataloged, Mfg. 1996, scarce.
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As an officer in the Third Wisconsin, Ruger served in a variety of engagements, including Chancellorsville and Second Bull Run in Virginia, Gettysburg in Pennsylvania, and the draft riots in New York City. Through his exceptional service, he achieved the rank of brevet major general by war's end. Afterward, Ruger served as commander of the state of North Carolina during the early years of Reconstruction.
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Ruger is now co-owned with James & LeighAnn Walters of Bothell, Wa and his new buddy Maggie the English bulldog. Many thanks to James and LeighAnn for giving Ruger such a wonderful home.
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