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8/2/2025 1:43:59 PM EDT
I picked up an early 50's pistol and it's rough as a cobb, but I think I see some red on the eagle.  This is a 23,000 SN range example.  I've looked online but it's hard to find specific numbers or a date for that matter.  

I'm sending up the Red Eagle Signal, Rugerman!  You're my only hope.
Really a nice guy, trust me.

The Promise: I shall never, ever give the correct answer on page one again! So help me, Mel Blanc!
8/2/2025 2:33:56 PM EDT
[#1]
https://ruger.com/service/productHistory/PI-MarkI.html
8/2/2025 5:21:51 PM EDT
[#2]
I found that site and mine was assembled in 1951.  Sturm died in mid-Nov '51 (29 yoa of hepatitis) and they stopped the red eagle sometime during the end of that year and switched to black in memorium.  

I used a loupe and the corners of the logo definitely has a red enamel residue. Nice.

I got it because I need a beat up, toss around, plinker.  Just like it was designed for originally by BR.  I hope it functions well.

Thanks for the assist!
Really a nice guy, trust me.

The Promise: I shall never, ever give the correct answer on page one again! So help me, Mel Blanc!

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