Bill Ruger Sr.: A Prolific American Firearms Genius

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Good read and history of Bill Ruger…..

https://www.shootingtimes.com/editorial/bill-ruger-sr-american-firearms-genius/559560

 

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Without the financial backing of Alexander McCormick Sturm...Bill Rugers early .22 pistol design may have had to wait a few more years.​

 

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Which is why Ruger Red eagle models are so $$$

 

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Without the financial backing of Alexander McCormick Sturm...Bill Rugers early .22 pistol design may have had to wait a few more years.​

Bill also paid Alex's widow his share until Bill died.