BILL RUGER died

Orv Reichert · 07-09-2002, 04:25 PM

was advised that Mr. Ruger died.

Orv Reichert

Thor · 07-09-2002, 04:31 PM

Bill Ruger was a class act! He started me out with a nice 22 pistol (Luger like auto) his guns were always quality with superb toughness. He provided lots of guys with great guns! My hat off to Mr Ruger....he will be missed! Sorry to hear this Orv,

John Sabato · 07-09-2002, 04:48 PM

Thanks for telling us Orv... One of my favorite guns is an old .22 standard Ruger auto with a 6 inch barrel... it has provided many years of enjoyment.

He was a great weapons designer, and though I disagreed with him about gun restrictions in this country, he will be missed by many...

Edward Tinker · 07-09-2002, 06:28 PM

A shame, my first handgun was a Ruger .22 also. Sold it and was just thinking I wanted another, ought to get one I guess, [img]frown.gif[/img]

wterrell · 07-09-2002, 08:56 PM

This is saddening.

Orv Reichert · 07-09-2002, 09:22 PM

Firearms Innovator Ruger Dies
By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS

Filed at 8:59 p.m. ET

PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) -- William B. Ruger, founder of Sturm, Ruger and Co. Inc., one of the largest firearms manufacturers in the United States, has died. He was 86.

Company officials said Ruger died Saturday at his home. The cause of his death wasn't immediately available. Ruger had been ill for some time.

The company, which has plants in Prescott, Newport, N.H. and Southport, Conn., makes rifles, shotguns, pistols and precision investment castings used in the aerospace, automotive, general manufacturing and golf markets.

Ruger, who was born in Brooklyn in 1916, had a hand in the design of every firearm his company ever produced.

He teamed with Alexander Sturm to form the company in 1949. His first firearm for the company, produced that year, was a .22-caliber target pistol that is still in widespread use today.

Ruger is survived by his son William Ruger Jr., the company's current chairman; a daughter, Carolyn Vogel; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. His wife, Mary Ruger, and a son, James Ruger, died before him.

Funeral services will be held Saturday in Croydon, N.H.

07-09-2002, 04:25 PM	#1
Orv Reichert RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	BILL RUGER died was advised that Mr. Ruger died. Orv Reichert __________________ ORVEL L. "ORV" REICHERT

07-09-2002, 04:31 PM	#2
Thor User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Rio Rancho, New Mexico Posts: 4,583 Thanks: 958 Thanked 970 Times in 276 Posts	Bill Ruger was a class act! He started me out with a nice 22 pistol (Luger like auto) his guns were always quality with superb toughness. He provided lots of guys with great guns! My hat off to Mr Ruger....he will be missed! Sorry to hear this Orv, __________________ Thor's Luger Clinic http://members.rennlist.com/lugerman/ Ted Green (Thor Yaller Boots) 725 Western Hills Dr SE, Rio Rancho, NM 87124 915-526-8925 Email thor340@aol.com ----------------------------------- John3:3 Jesus answered and said to him, "Most assuredly, I say to you, unless one is born again, he cannot see the kingdom of God."

07-09-2002, 04:48 PM	#3
John Sabato Lifer Lifetime Forum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: The Capital of the Free World Posts: 10,152 Thanks: 3,003 Thanked 2,304 Times in 1,096 Posts	Thanks for telling us Orv... One of my favorite guns is an old .22 standard Ruger auto with a 6 inch barrel... it has provided many years of enjoyment. He was a great weapons designer, and though I disagreed with him about gun restrictions in this country, he will be missed by many... __________________ regards, -John S "...We hold these truths to be self-evident that ALL men are created EQUAL *and are endowed by their Creator* with certain UNALIENABLE* rights, and among these are life, LIBERTY, and the pursuit of happiness..."*

07-09-2002, 06:28 PM	#4
Edward Tinker Super Moderator Eternal Lifer LugerForum Patron Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: North of Spokane, WA Posts: 15,916 Thanks: 1,995 Thanked 4,507 Times in 2,081 Posts	A shame, my first handgun was a Ruger .22 also. Sold it and was just thinking I wanted another, ought to get one I guess, [img]frown.gif[/img] __________________ Edward Tinker ************ Co-Author of Police Lugers - Co-Author of Simson Lugers Author of Veteran Bring Backs Vol I, Vol II, Vol III and Vol IV

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wterrell User Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,096 Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	This is saddening. __________________ Noli me vocare, ego te vocabo, wes --------------------

07-09-2002, 09:22 PM	#6
Orv Reichert RIP Join Date: Jun 2002 Location: SW Washington State Posts: 339 Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Firearms Innovator Ruger Dies By THE ASSOCIATED PRESS Filed at 8:59 p.m. ET PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) -- William B. Ruger, founder of Sturm, Ruger and Co. Inc., one of the largest firearms manufacturers in the United States, has died. He was 86. Company officials said Ruger died Saturday at his home. The cause of his death wasn't immediately available. Ruger had been ill for some time. The company, which has plants in Prescott, Newport, N.H. and Southport, Conn., makes rifles, shotguns, pistols and precision investment castings used in the aerospace, automotive, general manufacturing and golf markets. Ruger, who was born in Brooklyn in 1916, had a hand in the design of every firearm his company ever produced. He teamed with Alexander Sturm to form the company in 1949. His first firearm for the company, produced that year, was a .22-caliber target pistol that is still in widespread use today. Ruger is survived by his son William Ruger Jr., the company's current chairman; a daughter, Carolyn Vogel; six grandchildren; and ten great-grandchildren. His wife, Mary Ruger, and a son, James Ruger, died before him. Funeral services will be held Saturday in Croydon, N.H. __________________ ORVEL L. "ORV" REICHERT