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This all started back in the 90's when my wife and I were newly married. Her parents were ping ponging between Fairbanks AK, where my wife was born and raised; and Western WA. They were trying to decide where the wanted to ultimately settle down for their golden years. My wife's dad was a "gun guy" and we had many good conversations over the years. He had a modest gun collection of handguns and rifles. He was worried about traveling around with some of them he had in the RV they were staying in at the time. I ended up storing a long gun and several handguns for him during this period into the late 90's. One of the handguns was a little Ruger Bearcat. With his permission, I cleaned and oiled that little gem up and shot it several times. I was smitten! I never forgot the little bearcat after it left my possession and I even flirted with a newer version around 2009 which I deemed too heavy and clunky.
Long story short, my wife never forget my affection for the little bearcat. It has been in the possession of one of her brothers in Ak, as both her parents both have long since passed. I occasionally have browsed around for one but never found the right deal until last night. We were over at my mother's for dinner and my wife puts a box in my lap as we were conversing in the living room before we ate. I was confused as it was too early for my birthday. She says it was supposed to be for Christmas but it got delayed in shipping. I open the package up and waded through the tissue paper that was hiding the coveted little Ruger Bearcat. I knew right off it was her dad's as I had lovingly fondled it many times. I was mostly speechless. It took a lot of doing and 2 ffl dealers in two different states and my wife taking the Sporting Systems training to bring it to fruition. Special shout out to my wife, her brother and Jeff and crew at Sound loan! I am now the proud owner of an unmolested ( no transfer bar mod) 1968 first issue Ruger Bearcat. Pics to follow!
Long story short, my wife never forget my affection for the little bearcat. It has been in the possession of one of her brothers in Ak, as both her parents both have long since passed. I occasionally have browsed around for one but never found the right deal until last night. We were over at my mother's for dinner and my wife puts a box in my lap as we were conversing in the living room before we ate. I was confused as it was too early for my birthday. She says it was supposed to be for Christmas but it got delayed in shipping. I open the package up and waded through the tissue paper that was hiding the coveted little Ruger Bearcat. I knew right off it was her dad's as I had lovingly fondled it many times. I was mostly speechless. It took a lot of doing and 2 ffl dealers in two different states and my wife taking the Sporting Systems training to bring it to fruition. Special shout out to my wife, her brother and Jeff and crew at Sound loan! I am now the proud owner of an unmolested ( no transfer bar mod) 1968 first issue Ruger Bearcat. Pics to follow!
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