357 Flattop 10"

[PRichardson87]

I've got the opportunity to purchase a flattop with a 10" barrel and 1/8 rifling. I'm waiting on pictures and price. I'm told the 1/8 rifling is more rare? Can anyone shed light on this detail? I don't have Chad's book but the blue book shows $1750 for 90% condition.

 

[contender]

First off,, in the "Collecting" section here,, there is a thread on the BKH-30's. Lots of info on serial numbers. and a few other things. Chad, (chet15 here) started the thread years ago.

As for details on the rifling.
The early FT's in .357 are broken down by us collectors into (4) Types. A BKH-30 with the 8-groove barrel are considered "very scarce" with an estimated production of only 625 guns like that.
The RENE Price Guide lists one in minty condition (95% plus) at a value of $2550.00.

 

[hittman]

Bob C's list of OM .357's.

Can we get a sticky of Bob Campbells list put back up?

www.rugerforum.com

BKH30 10" .357's

Here's an updated list (note that all the serial numbers in large size font are 10" guns. I have also added to this list the 4-5/8" and 6-1/2" guns that are closest to these 10" blocks or that are actually within the 10" blocks...note that there are around ten 10" numbers in addition to...

www.rugerforum.com

 

[PRichardson87]

First off,, in the "Collecting" section here,, there is a thread on the BKH-30's. Lots of info on serial numbers. and a few other things. Chad, (chet15 here) started the thread years ago.

As for details on the rifling.
The early FT's in .357 are broken down by us collectors into (4) Types. A BKH-30 with the 8-groove barrel are considered "very scarce" with an estimated production of only 625 guns like that.
The RENE Price Guide lists one in minty condition (95% plus) at a value of $2550.00.

Good info, thanks. If I can get pics and serial # I'll post it.