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2003 RAFFLE GUN
September 10, 2001
A RUGER SUPER BLACKHAWK IN 44 MAGNUM
The American Pistolsmiths Guild 2003 raffle handgun will begin it's journey today. The following work sheet is being mailed to you ahead of time so you can fit the work into your schedule and be prepared to do your work when the revolver comes into your shop.
As always, time is critical in these projects and the logistics of carrying a project like this to a successful completion depends on how fast you can perform your work. The engraver must have the gun for the longest time and is next to last on the list to do his work. Please do not set the gun aside or in your regular schedule. The best way to handle it is to drop everything you are working on and get the Guild gun out quickly
When all the work is completed the gun will be shipped to Ichiro Nagata, probably the worlds finest firearms photographer, around November 2002, so he can shoot the photo that will appear in a four color two page spread in the American Handgunner magazine. The photo will show your work in great detail and will be worth approximately $12,000 in advertising. Along with the photo there will be a short description of the work you performed, your name, address and phone number. Over 200,000 handgun enthusiasts will see your work showcased in what is considered to be the finest, handguns only, publication in the world today.
When you have completed your work you can send a bill for your labor and any parts you have used to Jim Stroh at his address listed on the letterhead column on the left. Do not feel bashful about sending a bill for your work to Jim. The Guild raffle guns are an income generator for the American Pistolsmiths Guild and the price of your work and the gun itself is simply the cost of doing business . The pistol was purchased a wholesale and I do not ask for any donations per say, but if you would like to donate a small percentage of your labor in exchange for the advertising you are welcome to do that.
Remember, we are not selling a Ruger Super Blackhawk. We are selling the names of the some of the finest pistolsmiths, firearms engraver, leather craftsman and grip maker in the world and that is, with out a doubt, what the customer is buying.
BUILDERS FOR THE 2003 GUN AND THE WORK SCHEDULE:
Ron Power
Power Custom
29739 Highway J
Gravois Mills, Mo. 65037
1-573-372-5684`
Fax: 1-573-372-5799
E-Mail: rwpowers@laurie.net
Ruger sent September 10, 2001
Install an oversize base pin and cylinder modification, Bisley hammer, Bisley trigger , Apply the APG logo to the front of the top strap just behind the barrel.
Place your logo on the gun any place you wish .
Forward the Ruger Larry Crow at his address listed in the next section and call me, Alex Hamilton (1-210-494-3063) , so I can track the guns progress.
You can send the bill for your parts to Jim Stroh, Treasurer; 3238 Della Slaton Road; comer, Ga. 30629 (1-706-783-2131).
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Larry Crow
Competitive Edge Gunworks
Route 1, Box 140
Bogard, Mo. 64662
1-660-731-5124
E-Mail: iscrow@greenhill.net
Make and install a seven inch octagon barrel , grind Ruger marks from left side of frame and blend the handle and frame joints , Install Weigand sight with fiber optic insert on front and blend Install a Bowen rear sight.
Place your logo on the gun any place you wish .
You can send the bill for your parts to Jim Stroh, Treasurer; 3238 Della Slaton Road; comer, Ga. 30629 (1-706-783-2131).
Forward the Ruger Terry Kopp at his address listed in the next section and call me, Alex Hamilton (1-210-494-3063) , so I can track the guns progress.
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Ken Kelly
Mag-Na-Port International, Inc.
41302 Executive Drive
Harrison Twp, Mi. 48405-3488
1-810-469-6727
Fax: 1-810-469-0425
Jewell the trigger and hammer and Mag-Na-Port the barrel .
Place your logo on the gun any place you wish .
You can send the bill for your parts and labor to Jim Stroh, Treasurer; 3238 Della Slaton Road; comer, Ga. 30629 (1-706-783-2131).
Return the Ruger to Alex Hamilton at 1449 Blue Crest Lane, San Antonio, Texas 78232 and call me at (1-210-494-3063) , so I will know it is on the way.
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Roy Fishpaw, Associate Member
Custom Grips
793 Mount Olivet Church Road
Lynchburg, Va. 24504
1-434-993-3470
Install custom Bighorn ram horn grips .
Place your logo on the gun any place you wish .
You can send the bill for your parts to Jim Stroh, Treasurer; 3238 Della Slaton Road; comer, Ga. 30629 (1-706-783-2131).
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Alex B. Hamilton
Ten-Ring Precision, Inc.
1449 Blue Crest Lane
San Antonio, Texas 78232
1-210-494-3063
Action and trigger job, soft glass bead and blue .
You can send the bill for your parts to Jim Stroh, Treasurer; 3238 Della Slaton Road; comer, Ga. 30629 (1-706-783-2131).
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Jere Davison
Gun Engraver
6023 Zoode Road,
Zoode, Va. 24556
1-540-587-7695
Fifty percent more or less percent unique engraving in a style you think will look good in the photograph in the American Handgunner magazine. You should receive the gun sometime around the end of January, 2002.
Place your logo any place on the gun you wish .
You can send the bill for your parts to Jim Stroh, Treasurer; 3238 Della Slaton Road; comer, Ga. 30629 (1-706-783-2131).
Return the Ruger to Alex Hamilton at 1449 Blue Crest Lane, San Antonio, Texas 78232 and call me at (1-210-494-3063) , so I will know it is on the way.
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COMPLETED WITH ISHIRO NAGATA PHTOGRAPHY NOVEMBER 2002