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William B. Ruger
American inventor (1916-2002) · United States · On the map · Scientists · Died at 86
William Batterman Ruger was an American firearms designer and entrepreneur, who partnered with Alexander McCormick Sturm to establish Sturm, Ruger & Company in 1949. Their first product was the Ruger Standard, the most popular .22 caliber target pistol ever made in the United States.
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About this person
After Sturm’s death in 1951, and under Ruger’s continued leadership, the company produced one of the widest varieties of firearms of any manufacturer in the world.
Country
United States
Category
Scientists
Type
Scientist
Status
Deceased
Dates
Lived 1916 to 2002 · aged 86
