March/April 1983 - American Handgunner

HARRY SEFRIEDContinuedfrom page 72World's Largest Producer of Quality Gunbelt Rigsover a quarter million soldMODELK-86gun showed no evidence of failing and theargument was settled. Just for the hell ofit,they rechambered it to .300 WinchesterMag-and shot it some more.In 1959, Sefried became chief engineerat Sturm, Ruger. He arrived just in time toparticipate in the design of Ruger's .44Magnum carbine. He found the project especiallyrewarding, since the gun brokenew ground for Ruger and the firearms industry.The finest piece of machinery I've everworked on is the Ruger Red Hawk;' saidSefried. During his career at Ruger, he accumulatedan impressive number of gunpatents, both alone and in conjunctionwith Bill Ruger Sr.His retirement is in name only. He is stilla busy man, with an inventive mind thatwill not allow him to become idle.My interview with Sefried took placeover his kitchen table with a bottle ofgoodbourbon shared between us. The conversationbounced from one topic to another,from humorous. topics to deeply thoughtfulones. I came away feeling I had beengranted a rare favor: he leaves a man ofaverage intelligence a little breathles~awed by his knowledge of guns.One writer once referred to Sefried as "amodern day John Browning."He is an expert in the truest sense ofthatmuch abused word. And ~he's a gentleman. ~AN to conduct surveyon custom 'smithsThe American Handgunner is con­Qucting a survey on custompistolsmiths.We'd like to know the experiences ofour readers with them-both good andbad.Accordingly, we have prepared aquestionnaire designed to secure the informationwe need to tell our readershow efficiently the 'smiths are fulfillingtheir work orders.If you would like to participate inthis survey, please let us know and wewill send you a copy of the questionnaireto fill out.Just write Custom Pistolsmiths,American Handgunner, Suite 200, 591Camino de la Reina, San Diego,CA 92108.CLARK AIMPOINTSCOPE MOUNTHandcraftedtrom top grainAmerican Leathers.(Not bonded.) 24 bullet loops,fully lined, welt construction, leg &hammer tie downs, 100% American made.Whether you own a Blackhawk, Superblackhawk,Buntline, Virginian or otherrevolvers, we have the right rig for you.see your dealer or order by mail4 5 18" to 6W' bbl. lengths $69.957W' bbl. lengths 74.958" to 10W' bbl. lengths n.95Add $3.00 for postage and handling. Texasresidents add State sales tax. send cashierscheck or money order.American Sales & Mfg.Box 6n, Laredo, TX 78040(512) 723-68936 oz. aluminum mount made specifically for the Aimpoint.Replaces left grip on the .45 auto and designed to put the Aimpointscope directly over the bore. Mount clears guns with ribsights attached. Right or left handed. Mount has 2 extra predrilledholes with screws for positive anchoring. Liquid metalanchoring kit supplied to be used at shooter's option. Use ofscrews, metal kit or both, controls all mount movement. Completewith full instructions. $37.00 plus $1.50 postage.CLARK .45 GRIP SCOPE MOUNTalso available$27.00 plus $1.50 postage(Please specify Aimpoint or scope.)Available from Gil Hebard and BrownellDealer Inquiries Invited. Write or cal/lor additional information.Jam~sC.ClarkPISTOLSMITHRt. 2, Box 22A· Keithville, Louisiana 71047· (318) 925-0836TOM'S GUN BLUING SHOP1818 Crestview Drive, Carroll, Iowa 51401(712) 792-4238Specializing in Douglas barrel target conversions onRugers and High Standard 22's. PPC, Hunting andSilhouette Conversions Oll Smith, Colt and Ruger.In-Shop bluing, satin nickel and gold plating. Price: $450.00Write or call after 4:30 p.m. 'Central Standard timefor details.PERFECTION IS OUR STANDARDAMERICAN HANDGUNNER . MARCHIAPRIL 1983 81