Bisley Blackhawk Gun Show Find

Stumbled across this at a recent show - appears to be a KBN36 (.357) converted to Bisley configuration. S/N dates it to 1980.

Nice!
So,, how does it shoot?

contender said:

Nice!
So,, how does it shoot?

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Thanks. Waiting for some moderate weather on a weekend. Looks like it will be strictly a range gun. Crisp, consistent trigger break at 2lbs 10oz :!:

If it shoots good, hunting could be an option? Nice looking grips to accentuate a good looking gun. Good score!
gramps

Handsome Piece! ps

That is really nice. Interestingly (to me, anyway), i have never held a Bisley grip in my hand, but they sure look good. I remember an article or two by Ross Seyfried, he was big on them. Congrats!

That is a great looking find!

BDM1 said:

That is really nice. Interestingly (to me, anyway), i have never held a Bisley grip in my hand, but they sure look good. I remember an article or two by Ross Seyfried, he was big on them. Congrats!

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At one time I was the same. But after having one I prefer the standard grip frame. Like you however I like the looks of the Ruger Bisley.

BDM1 said:

That is really nice. Interestingly (to me, anyway), i have never held a Bisley grip in my hand, but they sure look good. I remember an article or two by Ross Seyfried, he was big on them. Congrats!

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I cannot think of a single article by Mr Seyfried I didn't thoroughly enjoy and learn something new. And yes, he was big fan of heavy caliber Bisleys. Nice find Blackmore.

Bill Lett, Jr. of Ruger's former grip panel and skeleton stock wood inlet maker has been selling old inventory on eBay for a while. I recently won these S/R logo'd pepper laminate panels for my revolver replacing the plain wood ones it came with.

Dressed it right up!

I kinda liked the coloring of the palin stocks better. If you could put those medalions in those then... well we would have somthing. Seriously nice score, good lookin' piece. Sometimes personal conversions are what the factory should have done.
P.S. I wish Ruger would go back to the shouldered base pins.
Ralph

Bob
Think of me if you ever decide to part with that!

NH Rugerman said:

Bob
Think of me if you ever decide to part with that!

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Okay Paul.

Blackmore said:

Bill Lett, Jr. of Ruger's former grip panel and skeleton stock wood inlet maker has been selling old inventory on eBay for a while. I recently won these S/R logo'd pepper laminate panels for my revolver replacing the plain wood ones it came with.

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I have been following Bill Lett Jr's eBay page and have felt very fortunate to be able to acquire some genuine Lett grips, and recommend as a source. The link to Ruger history and WBR is the cool factor for me with these products.

Chief said:

I kinda liked the coloring of the palin stocks better. If you could put those medalions in those then... well we would have somthing.

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Easy to do, just need a set of medallions and a 1/2 drill bit. The SR black medallions still plentiful if you look around, even Bill Lett Jr has some for sale

Actually, if you wish to add medallions,, a drill bit is normally tapered,, so a different bit is required to get a flat base inside the hole area. A forester (spelling?) bit is better,, and the best is a specialty bit is best.

Forstner :wink:

I like Blackmore's revolver. Makes me want to find some bisley parts and get to work on mine!

Chief said:

I like Blackmore's revolver. Makes me want to find some bisley parts and get to work on mine!

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Midway price seems reasonable to me for bisley frame & hammer