44 Flattop, sn 8164

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I've ended up with a nearly perfect 44 Flattop, sn 8164. It's got contoured walnut grips. The loading gate is a pleasing plum. I bought it without even seeing it, on the word of a friend of mine. It didn't come with the box and papers, but it's too nice for me to shoot. As I try to decide what to do with it, I thought I'd see if someone here might have one with a consecutive serial number. Giving a collector a consecutive pair would be swell. If I ended up wth a shooter and some cash, that would be swell, too. Thanks

edwardyoung said:

I've ended up with a nearly perfect 44 Flattop, sn 8164. It's got contoured walnut grips. The loading gate is a pleasing plum. I bought it without even seeing it, on the word of a friend of mine. It didn't come with the box and papers, but it's too nice for me to shoot. As I try to decide what to do with it, I thought I'd see if someone here might have one with a consecutive serial number. Giving a collector a consecutive pair would be swell. If I ended up wth a shooter and some cash, that would be swell, too. Thanks

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Pics of your '58 please...

sent you a PM

You made me look at my list! Nope, no match!

contender said:

You made me look at my list! Nope, no match!

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You know you're a collector when you have to consult "your list" instead of knowing two or three in your head

I would love to see some pics.

Here are a few hastily snapped indoor shots. There's no blue wear at the muzzle, just poor pictures.

Mighty fine looking 8)

edwardyoung said:

Here are a few hastily snapped indoor shots. There's no blue wear at the muzzle, just poor pictures.

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Thst is a beauty - no turn line on the cyl and very nice varnished grips!
Mike
ps - if it was me you pm'd I didn't get it.

A double WOW :!: :!: :lol: You described it right maybe 100% gun

8168 is the closest I have in my notes.
I see your gun is also a Type 2A with the Single-Six type grooves in the front of the base pin.
Chet15

8) Edward, I have an empty box for this revolver. Will keep you advised. :wink: MIKE

UPDATE FROM THE NNW'S.......EDWARD and I worked out a trade. My shooter and respectable funds for his revolver. It now resides here with the Hawkeye Girls and they are in LOVE 8) .(So's this new Owner! :wink What a marvelous 44 FT. I would venture and literally guarantee that this fellow is unfired and absdolutely brand new! In the past 40 years i have had some outstanding Rugers, and still do. This is the best of four decades and I sincerely appreciate the communications, "deal", and patience of Mr Young. Frankly, I had to sit down and calm down after opening the well packed box and gently taking this FT out of the folds of it's wrapping, that is how great a Ruger this is.....I had high expectations and Mr. Young vastly exceeded them. It is even better than his superb photos........... My sincere Thanks! MIKE :!:

I offered the same last week.. My shooter and cash for this gun.. But I was told he was gonna trade with a guy in his town..I guess I got knocked out of the front of the line and didn't even know it... :?

mike722 said:

I offered the same last week.. My shooter and cash for this gun.. But I was told he was gonna trade with a guy in his town..I guess I got knocked out of the front of the line and didn't even know it... :?

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I had a couple local deals that crapped out because this gun was worth more than they could swing. I went by the order of offers. I wish I would have had several to offer up.

Very, very nice FT. Congrats to the new owner.

I'm one of the local guys he's talking about. I have a feeling I won't forget this "one that got away." I am not a very experienced collector, but hope I'm learning. I get confused when things go way over the RENE price... I guess I need to "pay attention..."