8pointer said:
Just closed the deal on a short barrel OM 45 Blackhawk with a spare .45 ACP cylinder. Couldn't find a serial number listing in Dougan's book for factory issued convertibles. I'll call the factory next week, unless someone here on the forum knows of a resource that lists the factory convertibles. Serial number is 45-15734. I don't pick it up until tomorrow so no pics yet.
Thanks
Jerry
Hey Jerry, I've got some great news for you! Well maybe bad news because this info might cost you more $ in the long run!
First off, I don't have a list of the factory BKH-44X that were shipped. But, sounds like you are probably into a good one there.
Second, upon looking at my notes on OM .45 Blackhawks, I see that 45-15733 is a 7-1/2" non-convertible...and it shipped with a factory brass frame!!! That's right Model BKH-45B!!
Well, the best news is 45-15733 is also a known gun....having once been owned by Jim Dillon of Alabama, a Ruger collector who showed his massive collection of flattops, brass frames and Super Blackhawks on more than one occassion in the mid 1980's.
If you research a little, I bet you can find the mate to your gun!!
Good luck and good searching!!
Chet15