Bearcat #4 and #5

[AxeHandle]

Traded a ABU 5500C reel on a Fenwick graphite rod for a Bearcat in about 1978... Little jewel was as new in the box with papers... Even back then there was collector interest in the little beasties. That one got traded away to a collector pretty quick. Traded for a pair of stainless Super Bearcats a few years back... Those were #1, #2, and #3 Bearcats... This morning we added I507 and 27349 to our set. No boxes, no papers... 1507 is well worn but 27349 is 95% or better. The only real difference I see in the two is the dimpled ejector button on 1507. Haven't pulled my RENE stuff out yet but the coffee pot just beeped so I think it is time..
Here is I507:



And 27349:

[Boge Quinn]

I LOVE Bearcats!

[AxeHandle]

Just put my RENE references down.. There is no such thing as a 1507 Bearcat... This is in fact an Alpha Cat! "I"507
I had always wondered what the Alpha Cat stuff was about.. I had it pretty much figured out at a high level but I learned some details today and acquired my first Alpha Cat!

[aciera]

I have never had a Bearcat. And I. Always wanted one!!!!

Have had a dozen Ruger SAs. One Single Six became a 357. Like the little SA by Ruger.

They look good and the NEXT SA will be a Bearcat.

Thanks for fueling the addiction!!!!!

Glad you found them.

[AxeHandle]

For those who don't subscribe to RENE... The RENE reference says I507 is a 1959 (second year) Bearcat. 27349 is 1963 production...