chet15
Hawkeye
I couldn't find the original post on these that appeared recently so am starting a new one.
These guns are the ones seen offered by a couple different distributors lately. They are a Vaquero style Single-Six with case color finish frame, steel grip frame and simulated ivory grip panels. Ruger built the original batch in 2003.
Here's what the reference says about those made in 2003:
BNV-224SI and BNV-225SI Special Distributor models. Known s/n ranges 268-22681 to 268-24676 (BNV-224SI) and 268-22484 to 268-24684 (BNV-225SI). A total of 626 BNV-224SI and 599 BNV-225SI were shipped from 2001 to 2003 to AcuSport (OH) and Williams Shooter's Supply (IL). Williams received 76 BNV-224SI and 19 BNV-225SI of the total in 2003.
But....these latest guns are in the 268-57xxx range! Cleanup guns? How could they be with a new serial number like that? The serial number has to be on the gun before it can get its case color finish. Seems like Ruger is building things that aren't cataloged to see how well they go.
Second, these latest guns will be a different variation because they will have the NEWPORT address rollmarked on the bottom of the barrel.
Lastly, I still have not had anybody report any sn's of this new batch. Don't forget me on this one!! It really needs to be documented because I'll guarantee somebody will be asking about them in the future.
Many thanks in advance!!
Chet15
These guns are the ones seen offered by a couple different distributors lately. They are a Vaquero style Single-Six with case color finish frame, steel grip frame and simulated ivory grip panels. Ruger built the original batch in 2003.
Here's what the reference says about those made in 2003:
BNV-224SI and BNV-225SI Special Distributor models. Known s/n ranges 268-22681 to 268-24676 (BNV-224SI) and 268-22484 to 268-24684 (BNV-225SI). A total of 626 BNV-224SI and 599 BNV-225SI were shipped from 2001 to 2003 to AcuSport (OH) and Williams Shooter's Supply (IL). Williams received 76 BNV-224SI and 19 BNV-225SI of the total in 2003.
But....these latest guns are in the 268-57xxx range! Cleanup guns? How could they be with a new serial number like that? The serial number has to be on the gun before it can get its case color finish. Seems like Ruger is building things that aren't cataloged to see how well they go.
Second, these latest guns will be a different variation because they will have the NEWPORT address rollmarked on the bottom of the barrel.
Lastly, I still have not had anybody report any sn's of this new batch. Don't forget me on this one!! It really needs to be documented because I'll guarantee somebody will be asking about them in the future.
Many thanks in advance!!
Chet15