[QUOTE=Arthur Shaffer;445074]I bought the Ruger. I have wanted one since I was a kid and the first ones came out. I have been holding out for one of the Sporter style carbines but they are really pricey. I prebid on the .44 and got it for a lot less than my prebid. Over the last 18 months, they have increased to the point you can't touch a reasonably clean straight one for less than 4 figures and often much more.
Awesome! Remember the original Ruger ad for the .44 carbine showing the unknown PH and his native scouts posed beside the huge African upland gorilla? The verbage in the telegram they used was right out of Hairbreadth Harry dialog - something like "furious charge" and "point-blank range.? Just think about what that product presentation would effect today - you'd have Alan Alda going into a sweat lodge for the weekend and Cheryl Tiegs booking an extended session with her PITA Sensei! Congratulations Arther! I always wanted one too, but opted for its grandson .22 cal carbine. Nothing like them!
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