Gunstocks by Roberts

[old_heli_logger]

If anyone recognizes this, you might be old as dirt. The Roberts rollover...

 

[Fuj]

Is there a copy right date on that booklet ??

 

[old_heli_logger]

I'll have a look

 

[old_heli_logger]

No date, we think it's an old sales brochure...here's the rest of the book

 

[old_heli_logger]

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[M-61]

Zip codes started in 1963
He’s using the old system of postal codes
I doubt many folks changed immediately but it gives a idea to date roughly

 

[old_heli_logger]

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[old_heli_logger]

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[old_heli_logger]

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[hoz53]

If anyone recognizes this, you might be old as dirt. The Roberts rollover...

ive been on sandy and in hillsboro- why do it say portland 30 oregon— wats the 30 about?

 

[hoz53]

If anyone recognizes this, you might be old as dirt. The Roberts rollover...

sounds like that company was in business in the 60s in portland and moved to CA in 1971
that catalog is probably from the 60s?

 

[Dusty Stevens]

Man that maple is a sight to behold

 

[ronsatspokane]

Look at the prices. 40 for a 'supreme' walnut blank.

 

[old_heli_logger]

ive been on sandy and in hillsboro- why do it say portland 30 oregon— wats the 30 about?

I think that was before zip codes...a while ago

 

[old_heli_logger]

Machine shape and inlet your blank.....$8

 

[ebb]

Is he the same one who invented the 257 Roberts?

 

[old_heli_logger]

Is he the same one who invented the 257 Roberts?

I don't think so...