Recent content by jrl9164

Now I have a silly question that I should know the answer to. This brass frame was on a Old Army; letter pending to confirm if from factory. However, stocks are not factory. In going to replace with Blackhawk wood factory panels I have, they are substantially too small for this brass frame...

Pics Believe factory, but not sure of what idiot did the BELVEAL. Will check with Ruger to see if it letters anyway. I assume this will destroy the value?

I have a brass frame on a Blackhawk, looking for identification. Inside of frame has the MR-3DB stamping on right side, like in Dougan book, but has 'BELVEAL' in the brass butt end? Can someone give me a clue? Is this factory or a good forgery of the stamping inside? Thanks, Jim

Thanks Flatgate, that makes sense. I checked on the new (OM) Flattop I picked up over the weekend, and it appears to be original. I was skeptical because it looked too perfect, but it looks much like your top photo.

Are there any hints that can help to tell if a Blackhawk has been re-blued?