Over the years I've had several of the 7 1/2" flat top 44s but they all headed to new homes. I had hoped that someday I would be able to talk the previous owner out of this very gun and finally he agreed. It has been redone by the guys at Turnbull with the different blue, case color on the frame and hammer and nitre blue on all the small parts right down to the pin holding the rear sight in place. The hard rubber grips have been fit to the XR3 grip frame perfectly and the grip frame itself is the nicest fit of an old Ruger I have ever had. I had a pair of Persinger ivories waiting for this gun and they fit right on as well. The gun is headed to David Clements to fit one of his bisley spurred hammers and a new trigger so I will have both sets of triggers/hammers. I think this one is staying here.
