Sturm, Ruger & Co.

When William B. Ruger shipped the first Standard pistols on October 6, 1949, he was certain the rimfire would be a hit with American shooters. Ruger received capital from Alexander Sturm to start manufacturing in Southport, Connecticut. With Ruger running day-to-day operations and overseeing new firearm designs, Sturm, Ruger & Company was on its way to becoming one of America’s largest and most historically significant firearm manufacturers. Celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2024, Ruger has released several commemorative-edition models that denote this occasion. Each iconic model was tastefully embellished with the Ruger 75th Anniversary markings and priced for the “average, working American citizen to afford,” a phrase that remains from Ruger’s vision.

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