The serial number was a function of what frames were available in that finish. I don't think there are a lot of carbon fiber grips still laying around -- at least that the factory is willing to part with.
The R5000 is still going to be available at some point -- but I have no idea how that will find a new home. Lots of ideas are being discussed.
This wasn't designed to be the ultimate Rohrbaugh collectable -- just a really cool piece of Rohrbaugh design for a charitable cause.
Thanks again Duane for your time on this,it has been fun..
I am sure that the charity will gain greatly with the auction of this Pup..That I believe is/was the whole reason for this being brought forward anyways..
The Pup being offered is interesting,but does not really yank too many of our die hard forum members chains-expectations were running a might high..
I have to admit,it doesn't yank me too hard either,but I am partial to the early Pups,albeit the "one of a kind status"..
It will be interesting to see how this all works out..