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Joe Bowman Custom Engraved & Inscribed Pair of Sturm Ruger Old Army Model Single Action Revolvers with Personalized Leather Ho... (Total: 3 )
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Joe Bowman Custom Engraved & Inscribed Pair of Sturm Ruger Old Army Model Single Action Revolvers with Personalized Leather Holster.Serial no's. 145-20189 and 145-50258 [frames], .45 caliber, 7 1/2-inch barrels with fixed front sights and micrometer adjust rear sights. Stainless steel finish. Left sides of frames read: RUGER OLD ARMY. Elaborately scroll engraved barrel, frame and cylinder. RCA to the base of frame 145-20189 (engravers initials). JMT to the base of frame 145-50258 (engravers initials). Cylinders engraved with a Texas Ranger style badge reading: JOE BOWMAN / TEXAS / THE STRAIGHT SHOOTER. Faux ivory grip panels. Backstraps inscribed: ENGRAVED FOR JOE BOWMAN BY R.C.A. and ENGRAVED FOR JOE BOWMAN BY JIM TRIGGS. Pair is contained in personalized Ruger leather holster marked: CUSTOM MADE FOR JOE BOWMAN / BY JOHN BIANCHI.
Joe Bowman, known as "The Straight Shooter," was a celebrated trick shooter, firearms instructor, and Western showman whose partnership with Ruger Firearms was both influential and commemorative.?
Bowman was officially sponsored by Ruger and served as a prominent ambassador for the brand. He frequently appeared at major industry events like the NRA Annual Meetings and SHOT Show, where he showcased his exceptional skills in fast draw and trick shooting. Ruger's CEO, Mike Fifer, praised him as "a true ambassador for Ruger and the shooting industry," highlighting his contributions as a gifted shooter, entertainer, and war hero.
Condition: Very good to excellent. Overall showing very light handling wear. Very small crack to left grip panel of 415-20189. Crisp actions. Bright bores. Leather showing honest storage wear. From Joe Bowman "The Straight Shooter Collection".
Auction Info
2025 June 9 Arms & Armor, Civil War & Militaria Signature® Auction #6320 (go to Auction Home page)
Auction Dates
June, 2025
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