7th ANNUAL RUGER COLLECTORS GUN SHOW, BOISE IDAHO

[AJGUNNER]

All of the displays were AWESOME!!! Words can simply not do them justice.

Everyone does such a great job of not only building their displays but also putting so much thought and work into them. It is just a darn shame that everyone on the forum could not be there to check them out. I never did get around to voting on my favorite because they were all so well done that I literally could not even think about picking just one.

Terry T---hope you were feeling better for the long ride home and even though you were not really up to chatting, it was great to see you and your hardware.

The guy from WA (never did catch his name) that had the unique collectible stuff display---I really enjoyed seeing the drills and other items. It was nice to meet you and your father.

Deerstalker---well what can anyone really say about your display??? I guess I should have just asked you if I could handle this incredible piece of Ruger history. It was really nice to see, and great to know that it is in good hands and will be preserved for future generations of Ruger enthusiast to hopefully view in person.

Jussbad---WOW the grip display was really something to see. I literally just stood there with my mouth open and tongue hanging out.

Wayno & Heliman----thank you for being a huge help.

Thank you to all of the guys for putting together your displays and all the hard work that went into them. For those that did not make it---better mark your calendar now for next year. I only took a couple of pictures, so I really hope someone will be posting a bunch.

 

[OldRugerMan]

These are not official pictures of the Last Boise Gun Show (at this venue) but just some pics I snapped in about 5 minutes. I'm not sure who won all the awards so I'll let the "official" photographer handle that. I think they show all displays. Let me know if I left anybody out.

Hank and Susie Green, circlergrugers


Steve Adamson & Son, steveruger


Another Steve Adamson, steveruger


Scott Barry, Mr. Deerstalker


Marlin Scoby, bear paw jack


Greg Harp, rugerboi


Randy Graham, OldRugerMan


Another Randy Graham, OldRugerMan


Matt Jones, 208packinheat


Gary West, jussbad


Dennis Collingswood, lovemydals


Shawn Lee, ubeme


Dennis Collingswood, lovemydals


Terry Tawney, Terry T


Greg Harp and Scott Berry


Also there were Jim McKnight (mcknight77), Dave (heliman) , Wayne (wayno), Brian York (ajgunner) and Ed and Red as well as Shawn's dad,Bert, Steve's son and relatives of Hank & Susie. I'm sure I left some folks out but it's late!!!

 

[WAYNO]

Same scenes, some different scenes, different camera, different angles...









Terry T.


























mr.deerstalker's most wonderful display...RENE Best Ruger of Show Award








OldRugerMan


Bear Paw Jack


There will be better photos to come, by better photographers, with better cameras. :mrgreen:

WAYNO.

 

[Heliman]

No display for me this year, but enjoyed everyone else's and visiting with all the displayer's. Really some fantastic displays! Thanks to Hank and Susie for their efforts! Had a great time.....

Dave

 

[flattop44]

Wow, those are sure some great displays!! Sure a bunch of fine Rugers....and a few sets of those old stags & ivories!!
Thanks for posting the pics and a job well done to all of the displayers!!
FT44

 

[SteveRuger]

Home Safe & Sound & no break downs this time!
Thanks to Hank & Susie, & all that made it a fun weekend!
Great Displays!
Promoter said he had record attendance by the end of Saturday not even counting Sunday.

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

Looks like a good time! 8)

 

[208packinheat]

A great time in Boise, again! A big thank you to Susie and Hank, and their family for all the hard work and effort that made this show another great event.

The last show at the Idaho Expo, but a new chapter will begin at the Idaho Center in Nampa.

I hope all who traveled from afar are safely home.

I appreciated meeting some new faces, and seeing those from past shows, with whom I look forward to chatting with about "Rugers" and other topics of mutual interest.

Picts are great and I know there were others snapping the shutter as well.

 

[mike722]

Great stuff!!

 

[contender]

Another great showing by many good people. I always enjoy seeing the displays!

 

[Terry T]

Ca. boys home safely, uneventfully and in record time.
I'm feeling much better, thanks for asking. (Thanks for putting up with a less than full functioning Terry T. Hope I didn't come across as too grumpy. Did I mention that I HATE colds?)
Thanks Hank and Suzie for another great show and time!
Terry T

 

[lovemydals]

Thanks for posting photos of the displays Wayno & Randy. Looks like you two covered it. I will post the show results ASAP! Need a little time to settle in at home & get caught up with my chores. Once again, great show & job well done Hank & Susan! Looking forward to next year.

lmd

PS. It was great to see everyone again. Enjoyed the conversations. It was a pleasure to meet Scott & I enjoyed hearing his stories of life in Alaska. Hope everyone arrived home safely.

PSS. Terry T was a real trooper. He did really good despite not feeling well the entire weekend.

 

[ndruger]

WOW!! looks like you folks had a awesome show. Thanks for the photos.

 

[Vaquerogirl]

hello friends! wow! it really was a great show. 15 displays by 11 different people! the displays were awesome! Thanks to the promoters for a great show, we look forward to the new venue. I am so glad we are able to put on such a fun show. Thanks to everyone that helps in so many ways! we can't do this without our family, who helps in unseen ways. we also really appreciate all of the help, donations, time and friendship of everyone who attends and even those who sent things for the auction that could not be there. what a surprise! I could go on and on as you know, I like to talk! I personally want to thank Scott for initiating and heading up the auction, which was our best ever! I also want to thank Dennis for heading up the People's Choice and his donations to that! Once again, I had a great weekend! what a great show!

 

[BRASS FRAME]

Sorry to say, but I have been unable to post on the Forum, until today - technical problems from my "provider"!? I believe this is the best looking bunch of displays from the western collectors. Everyone worked hard on the displays. I eagerly wait for the write up and official photos to include in the ROCS Digest. Brass Frame/Lee E

 

[ubme]

I wish to thank Susie, Hank and family for putting on another great show again this year. It takes a lot of personal time and out of pocket expense to do this, thanks...
It was truly great to see everyone again and meet the New Dis-player's and Lurkers.. As always the displays were loaded with guns etc. of the highest quality.
Until next year

Shawn

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

Looks like a good time was had by everyone! Great pictures!!

Congrats to all who displayed and to Hank & Susie for making it possible.
Terry

 

[jussbad]

I was fortunate to make the first Idaho show and have been unable to come back until this year. Another great show put on by the hard work of Hank & Susan Green and their Family. My family really enjoyed the show and the banquet. Great work by the Hosts and Auctioneer. It was great seeing all the original people and the new faces that were there. The dislplays were nice, clean and educational. A great crowd passed through even though some of them do not know how to read the DO NOT TOUCH signs. But Hank kept most of them in check (even scared a couple I think) - Again, great show and I hope to be back next year. I guess Terry T will be back next year to pick up his new raffle gun for 2017. I think Hank should sale only one ticket for the gun price plus commission (Terry you can buy that ticket).

 

[Terry T]

:shock: :lol:
Terry T

 

[lovemydals]

I posted show photos & judging results in a new post. Check it out.

lmd