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Hi all, Sorry to revive this old post, but I believe I have this model. Is this an GKNR-5S? Barrel is 5.5 inch (measured from breech). I have the box but unfortunately it has no label. Any other remarkable aspects (not that this model is not already remarkable)? Serial is 268 and markings...

Here you can find a large number of proof marks used by CIP countries: http://www.europarl.europa.eu/hearings/20061004/imco/genco_en.pdf The proof marks on the revolver indeed seem to be German (stylised version of the eagle, not in the document above). All my Rugers have CIP proof marks given...

Thanks for the information. I am not looking to sell at this point, but if I do I'll probably post it here as well. The press releases are from the '90's. Some of the pictures might be older. For example, there is one photograph of a Ruger Standard Automatic #116793 which seems to be from the...

Before the internet era Ruger apparently mailed press releases often accompanied by photographs to gun writers. These press releases were often about newly released models and some of the accompagnying photographs (which were apparently published in gun magazines by some gun writers) are great...

thanks for the info so far! 5card: PM sent

Hi all, I am looking for a set of Bisley Vaquero KRBNV-455-I simulated ivory grips. The original ones have been scrimshawed with a scorpion. Although this seems to have been done by a craftsman I personally do not really like it. Since I cannot seem to find a set of original ones (if someone...

As promised, I'm back with some more info. The revolver is finally home, and has an interesting story to it. The revolver originally belonged to a now deceased Belgian shooter who visited Jeff Cooper in the 60's and stayed a month with him while following a practical shooting course. The...

Hi all, sceva was so kind to send me a scan of the article in question and update his post above with an image. Many thanks. The speed six in the article is presumable factory and definitely has a different hammer. So there indeed seem to be hammer variations in the the speed six, although...

RoninPA: I think you may be right that the hammer has been worked on. Everything else seems original (at least on the outside). I am planning to restore it to factory original condition. Good to hear that another hammer will drop right in. I'll start searching ... Do I need more parts? I guess I...

Hi all, I came across this LNIB Speed Six, SN 153-30XXX. The Ruger website dates it to 1977. The revolver looks brand new. Even the plastic bag is still in the case, after almost 40 years! I have noticed the hammer looks somewhat different than other Speed Sixes I have seen. Does anyone know...

I'd like to enter for 5 if you don't mind shipping to Europe (my expense)

Thanks for your comments! The trigger had a nasty "extra click" because the "trigger play spring" was broken. This seems to be a common issue with this series. Kevin was so kind to help me out.

Can't comment on the sticking issue but GECO is generally not considered budget ammo. It is quite popular here in Europe and is by many considered as "better than most US brands". It is manufactured by RUAG Ammotec which also manufactures RWS and Norma...

Not a Ruger, but I do like the 3rd gen S&W semi-auto's. This fine Mod. 4506-1 is working again thanks to a member of this forum.

Hi all, Thanks for your input on this complex matter. Please note that my question is about parts that are currently being shipped internationally by Brownells and Numrich (springs, pins, grips, ...). If there are differences between professional and nonprofessional sellers please do let me...