Deaths

The Washington Post | July 16, 2002 | Copyright

William B. Ruger, 86, a flinty entrepreneur who turned a childhood fascination with guns into the largest U.S. firearms manufacturing company, died July 6 at his home in Prescott, Ariz. The cause of death was not reported.

He was co-founder and chairman emeritus of Sturm, Ruger & Co., the Connecticut-based manufacturer admired by sportsmen and collectors since selling its first pistol in 1949.

Mr. Ruger was considered one of America's greatest gun designers, alongside such legends as Samuel Colt and John Browning. Mr. Ruger was involved in the development of every pistol, revolver, shotgun and ...

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