My favorite .45

Finally got around to taking some pics of my favorite .45, it's an "early inheritance" from my grandfather.

1972 OM .45 Blackhawk Convertible, mine also has a 2.5" barrel to go along with it. Still have the original box, but the shipping box is not the original, it's from when they shipped the gun back from Trapper Gun in Colorado in '79 when they did the work to the frame, the additional shortened barrel, and an action job. Crumpled inside is the packing material they grabbed from the current Shotgun News. Grips are by Fred Wenig, made as a favor, when they both worked at Fajens together. It's easily my most treasured possession.

Great gun with sentimental value!

To my mind, you got all the boxes checked with that beauty:.... an old model, 45 cal., short bbl;, from your grandfather. It just doesn't get any better than than.... "nice grips".

J.

Fine looking Ruger!

Very nice!

Congrats.

Great looking gun and beautiful grip lumber.

Very nice!

As a sucker for the OM 45's, I LIKE it!

Nice sixgun

Nice looking Ruger revolver.

Yes, your grandad left you quite an inheritance..........

Shizzzam!!! I am not a SA aficionado, but I make an exception or two or three! One like that if I had the cash, could come home with me!
gramps

You change to the 2 1/2 inch and carry it, you'll know what it feels like being bad. To the bone.

Feeling some slight envy....

Sweet looking Ruger.