Recent content by dudleydoright

Thanks again everyone for all your valued input. Could someone please post a picture or three of what a factory original "Big G" Alcoa frame should look like factory fitted? They all look the same to me so far with no supporting documentation? I only say this because supporting documentation...

Well I did call Ruger this morning and the gun shipped out November 1958 as a BKH3 with a 4 5/8's inch barrel and Walnut grips. I also had them send me over to service where they verified that the gun was never sent back for reblueing or any other parts replacement. I would like to thank...

The barrel and frame match way to well to be separate installs. Can I actually call Ruger and get the as shipped info from the serial number over the phone? Awesome if I can. Thanks.

DOES ANYONE IF KNOW IF A BRASS GRIP FRAME IS AVAILABLE FOR ONE OF THESE?

Do yours have the stainlees screw and insert?

Picture of grip frame now in place.

Hey everyone, Thanks for the information. I guess the "plum" coloring all over is the result of using the flash on my camera. The gate is plum colored; but the rest of the pistol is original blue. Since I'm a Kalifornicator it will be a few more days until I can bring her home. I can take some...

Well here's a shot of the grip frame. And a couple of the original shots. I'll be working on some better one's later today I hope. Chores come first.