Exclusive Ruger Handgun Auction: Owned By Renown Firearms Writer, Dick Metcalf

Exclusive Ruger Handgun Auction: Owned By Renown Firearms Writer, Dick Metcalf

Auction Ends 10PM EST March 23 2025

Dick Metcalf, renown gun writer who passed away and whose rare firearm collection is being auction on GunBroker.com, was very fond of Ruger firearms. The even dozen Ruger handguns presented in this auction vividly illustrate Metcalf’s interests. Most are chambered in the magnum calibers he favored when hunting deer on his family farm. Mixed in is a rimfire, eclectics in .30 Carbine and .357 Maximum, and cult favorites .41 Magnum and .454 Casull. All are practical or even ideal, at least depending on circumstance, and every one of them is fun to shoot. In truth, the enjoyment of shooting is likely what mattered to Dick Metcalf the most.

Sportsman’s Legacy is proud to present a personal collection of some of the most cherished firearms ever manufactured with VIP and low serial numbers from Dick Metcalf himself. Dick Metcalf influenced the shooting and hunting worlds for the better and his contributions are certain to stand the test of time. A Certificate of Authenticity signed by George Metcalf (brother) will be included with every firearm purchased from this collection.


DICK METCALF: P. Richard “Dick” Metcalf (1946-2023) spent the majority of his adult life participating in and profoundly influencing the shooting and hunting industry. For over 40 years, his features and columns were cornerstones of publications such as Guns & Ammo, Handguns, Petersen’s Hunting and of course Shooting Times. Dick also hosted several cable television shows associated with these publications.

Upon graduation from Northwestern University, Dick was drafted into the United States Army where he attained the rank of E6/Ranger Airborne. At the conclusion of his service, he entered Yale University and earned a PHD in History. Dick taught history at both Yale and Cornell, then decided to pursue a career as a gun writer. This decision impacted millions, for Dick became the generational pioneer of long-range handgunning and handgun hunting while making vital contributions to the designs of both handguns and modern sporting rifles. He authored more exclusive gun reviews than any other writer and always did things his way—exercising a bone-dry sense of humor, keeping an eye cocked toward history and following his unique and unwavering sense of purpose.

Dick Metcalf influenced the shooting and hunting worlds for the better and his contributions are certain to stand the test of time.