Bisley .44SP 7.5" "mistake" guns - serial number range?

I'm considering the purchase of one of the 7.5" blued Bisleys in .44 Special that are referred to as the "Shootist mistake guns" (even though, as pointed out in earlier threads, it was Ruger's mistake, not the Shootist's).

Can anyone tell me the serial number range of these? I just want to make sure the one I'm looking is legit. I haven't been able to find any pictures of these guns where the serial number is visible, and they are not mentioned in any of my references. (I know, time to subscribe to RENE.)

Thank you for any help,
Flyrod

Thought I had the sn info in my computer version of the reference, but hadn't updated that yet.
Will need to go through an old RENE to find it.
Remember also that after the first batch of "mistake" guns were made, Ruger shipped another batch of 30 for some reason (all consecutive)...have no idea how/why those were built.
Chet15

Thank you, Chet. I look forward to any info you can provide. I had not heard of the later batch of 30. If you have those numbers as well, I'd like to have them. The one I am looking at is 520-21XXX.

Flyrod

That seems right. My two are 520-21240 and 520-21241.

BB45C

Flyrod said:

Thank you, Chet. I look forward to any info you can provide. I had not heard of the later batch of 30. If you have those numbers as well, I'd like to have them. The one I am looking at is 520-21XXX.

Flyrod

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Have you read this old post? http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=88613
Some info you might find useful.
Terry

Terry, I had not seen that old post. It didn't come up in my searches. Man, I love the information to be found on this forum, and from its members.

The one I'm looking at fits right in that list, but is one of the "missing" numbers, at least as of the date of that old post (2010). It is 520-21552. It has the box and papers, but looks like it has been shot; I haven't seen it in person yet. I'll follow up after I see it, whether I purchase or not.

Thanks,
Flyrod

Flyrod,

I have not updated these numbers in awhile,,yours fits in with what I have below. Good luck with your deal.
Terry

RNVB-475-SPL Blue 7 ½ "SHOOTIST GUN" mistakes Wrong Pre-Fix # Only 92 made!!
520-21224 Model #05237, High Polish
520-21226 Model #05237, High Polish
520-21233 Model #05237, High Polish
520-21238 Model #05237, Blue(?)
520-21239 Model #05237, Blue(?)
520-21240 Model #05237, High Polish
520-21248 Model #05237, High Polish
520-21253 Model #05237, High Polish

520-21400 Model #05237, Blue
520-21401 Model #05237, Blue
520-21402 Model #05237, Blue
520-21403 Model #05237, Blue
520-21404 Model #05237, Blue
520-21409 Model #05237, Blue
520-21411 Model #05237, Blue
520-21415 Model #05237, Blue
520-21417 Model #05237, Blue 520-21421 Model #05237, Blue
520-21427 Model #05237, Blue
520-21432 Model #05237, Blue
520-21548 Model #05237, Blue

520-21550 Model #05237, Blue
520-21551 Model #05237, Blue
520-21552 Model #05237, Blue *
520-21553 Model #05237, Blue
520-21554 Model #05237, Blue
520-21555 Model #05237, Blue
520-21558 Model #05237, Blue
520-21559 Model #05237, Blue FONRA Banqet Gun
520-21560 Model #05237, Blue
520-21561 Model #05237, Blue *
520-21563 Model #05237, Blue
520-21564 Model #05237, Blue
520-21565 Model #05237, Blue
520-21566 Model #05237, Blue
520-21570 Model #05237, Blue
520-21575 Model #05237, Blue
520-21582 Model #05237, Blue

Total #'s 40 of the original 94,,There were around 30 more "clean up" guns made for a total of 124

What is the mistake?

The group known as the "Shootists" had Ruger produce a special 7-1/2" .44 Special Bisley flattop for their 25th Anniversary. When they were done the guns were sent to the distributor who noticed the serial numbers were in Rugers regular flattop Blackhawk serial number range (520-) instead of with the SH25- prefix they were supposed to have. So the guns were sent back to Ruger, and the mistake guns were eventually sent back to the distributor for sale.
Chet15