Ruger Warning Question???

[Alstep]

When did Ruger start roll stamping the warning on their guns?

[Hickory]

1973
It was shortly after a guy in Alaska shot himself in the leg, accidental discharge, by loading the original 6 gun with 6 bullets and he sued Ruger and won.
Ruger then designed the transfer bar system, new model, so that the hammer of the gun did not rest on the firing pin.

[Bazoo]

The new model came out in 73, but the warning roll mark was 78 or so. Non roll marked NMs are desirable to some.

[JonB_in_Glencoe]

I think the roll mark is after 1976, because a friend has a Liberty model and doesn't have the warning.

[Wheelguns 1961]

Anybody know when they moved them from the side of the barrel to the bottom? Just curious.

[c0wb0y84]

I think I read somewhere that it was early 2000s when it was moved to the bottom. Can't remember for sure though, will have to see if I can find it.

[Bazoo]

Early to mid 2000s when they moved the mark. My 2015 SBH is on the bottom.

[nawagner]

I have a 2003 BH with it on the side.