Original ROA Brass Grip Frame?????????

I just bought a brass grip frame ROA and am wondering if anybody can tell me if it is original by the serial number 140-04854? I tried to talk to Ruger but it was useless. Thank you for any help.

There's procedures posted on the Forum here somewhere to let you know how to get the information from Ruger. I think to get it in writing it's a whopping $10.00.

Mine is 140-04068 and is factory brass.

Edit added, Just realized yours 800 different. I saw the 8 and thought 0

Yes, it's factory installed per listing in John Dougan ' s great book "Ruger Pistols & Revolvers, the Vintage Years 1953-1973". Every Ruger lover needs on of John's books!!
FT44

Thanks to all that replied. I greatly appreciate it.

turkeyhunter, There were 1479 Old Army's with brass grip frames listed in John's book, (Ruger Pistols & Revolvers). Yours is on the list. So is Kanook's. I remember seeing a corrected list but I don't know where it is. :mrgreen:

OldRugerMan said:

turkeyhunter, There were 1479 Old Army's with brass grip frames listed in John's book, (Ruger Pistols & Revolvers). Yours is on the list. So is Kanook's. I remember seeing a corrected list but I don't know where it is. :mrgreen:

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Hmmm...I'd like to see a copy of that corrected list if anybody has one. There were quite a few higher numbered BP7B's I believe that didn't make the list.
Chet15

Always good to check that it's a factory brassy marked MR-3DB and not swapped out with an aftermarket brassy so someone could make an extra buck on it, selling it separately.

Thanks everybody I have ordered one of John's books (Ruger's Pistols & Revolvers) off of fleabay, I appreciate everyone's help.

I received my copy of John Dougan ' s "Ruger Pistols & Revolvers, the Vintage Years 1953-1973" and all I can say is that's the best 60.00 I ever spent. I found four brass grip frame ROA's on the internet that were "Supposed" to be authentic but in fact none of them were brass grip frames when they left the factory...........A VERY valuable tool and I am glad I bought it and thanks to flattop44 who inspired me to buy it. turkeyhunter