1985 41 Bisley. Did I do ok, good or great?

[71shooter]

First off, I'm primarily a 45 Colt guy, so I bought this for either an investment or a five shot project gun. If it turns out it's too nice for a project gun, I'll send it down the road at some point. Any and all advice will be greatly appreciated. Thanks bunches!

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[hittman]

Seems about right.
All 41s are a win.
Best caliber in my book.

 

[71shooter]

Seems about right.
All 41s are a win.
Best caliber in my book.

Thanks hittman. Well, Bisley's in 45 and 44 caliber of any year of production seem to be going for at least what I payed for this one, so I won't feel bad about doing a five shot with it. Thanks for setting my mind at ease!

 

[Sapo]

First year of Bisley production IIRC.

 

[Hughree]

I think you did well. The early, fluted .41 Bisleys are desirable and sell quickly.

I have that same model with a serial number approximately 200 lower than yours. I am waiting on a letter from Ruger before posting it for sale. Mine is unfired, with the original box, papers and outer sleeve in perfect condition. I think your price is right in the ballpark for an early, fluted Bisley.

I will add that the fit and finish is better than I have experienced in later New Models and, reportedly, the accuracy of the early .41 Bisleys is notable. Please share your thoughts after you have spent some time with yours.

 

[contender]

I would recommend a good solid test run prior to any modifications. Often, a really good shooter can be lost due to doing something before a test run.

I agree,, a .41 is too good to convert.

 

[71shooter]

Thanks to all for your comments. As I mentioned before, I'm not a 41 guy. I have no brass, dies, or bullets, and have no interest. I'll take all of your comments into consideration. Thanks

 

[Rclark]

so I bought this for either an investment or a five shot project gun.

A good use for a .41 . Not going to sway you one way or another.

 

[71shooter]

I think I'm just gonna sit on it for a while and ruminate. I have plenty of stuff to play with for the time being. Thanks fellas.

 

[Onty]

Bisley 41 Magnum fluted, it doesn't get better than that:

Yeah, I have to admit that I am jealous...

 

[NH Rugerman]

That is a sweet Bisley, please don't alter it, leave it as the factory built it, sell it and buy something you want!

 

[Sugar River]

I agree wholeheartedly! Those 41 Bisleys weren't made in large numbers. Find a good home for it and
get something you want.

 

[Stantheman1986]

Plenty of .41 fans would buy that as is

I don't handload for .41 Magnum or really much of anything and I have a stainless .41 Bisley 5.5"

I just suck it up and buy a box or two of ammo when I feel like shooting it. It's always an "add on" gun to a range trip with 9mm , .45 ACP or cap and ballers , etc because I can't afford to pop off 200+ rounds of factory .41 Magnum . These guns are like a "treat" for yourself, they spend most of their time hanging out in the gun safe, and you get the itch to shoot them like 3 times a year and put a box through them at the range.

If someone is a dedicated hand loader and .41 fanatic then it's a different story

 

[woodperson]

My .41 does not just hang out in the safe. I do reload everything I shoot so I shoot the .41 as much as my I shoot my other 2 guns that go to the range. Though rarely with full loads of jacketed bullets. Lipstick loads mostly.

I think the OP did great whatever he paid for the gun.

 

[moparclan]

My .41 collection consists of Ruger Redhawk's, Desert Eagle, Blackhawks, (three screws, new models, a New model flattop), and a Marlin CCL Cowboy, limited to 1000! Great caliber for me. My dad got me started. Have hundreds of his cast bullets and wadcutters hanging around, ready to load. Need to find a Bisley I guess.