Custom Ruger 10mm/ 38-40

[ahoss79]

Recently picked up a Ruger 10mm/38-40 that was customized for the the Roy Rogers Museum.  According to the paperwork that came with the gun, there were 75 guns made like this.  This is the first one I ever saw, so I figured I had better snatch it up.  Pictures for viewing pleasure.

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[sqlbullet]

That is a smokin' nice hogleg.  Only problem is it's too nice to shoot.

[MCQUADE]

Glad you posted it ! I've never seen one either. It is a shame that it's to nice to shoot but at least it is a very limited piece of 10mm history. I think I've read somewhere of the gunsmith that done these for the museum.

[ahoss79]

Here's a little more info from the paperwork that came with the gun

"The grip frame is heavily gold plated as are the hammer, trigger, pins, loading gate, ejector tube screw, and center pin lock."

"The remainder of the gun has the superior Metalife finish which gives the gun a stainless steel appearance."

The work on these guns was done by Ronald T. Mahovsky for the Dale Evans Museum Roy Rogers Collection.

It is too nice of a gun to shoot, so it will remain that way.  Good thing I already have a Ruger Blackhawk 10mm that I got from McQuade that I can shoot.

[MCQUADE]

I couldn't bring myself to shoot that one either but the one I've kept is a tack driving machine!

[The_Shadow]

AHoss, Very nice find.  Might I inquire as to the cost for such a beautiful show piece?...

[ahoss79]

After shipping and fees, I'm into it $925.  Don't think that's too bad considering it's never been fired, the customization, and the fact that I've never seen one before.

[The_Shadow]

Agreed!  Thanks!

[sqlbullet]

That seems like a real steal to me.  I was expecting well into four figures.

[MCQUADE]

Yeah, he stole it. He ought to be ashamed for posting such deeds....