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Found this on an old Bonhams auction. They don’t give much info on it. Any chance this is factory? Who does custom barrel lengths?
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I’ve seen similar revolvers on the forums, before.

I seem to recall that the long barrels are EU- or UK-spec., or similar. Not sure about the caliber. That think must weigh about ten pounds, with the smaller bore(?)!

A quick search pulled up the link below (w/some familiar names!). I’m sure some more work on “the Google” will yield some results for you. Happy digging!

https://www.rugersociety.com/forums/viewtopic.php?t=3495
https://www.rugerforum.com/threads/super-redhawk-357.283190/
 
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There are some UK laws about handguns having a barrel too short. I do know that Ruger did do some longer barreled Redhawks & Super Redhawks. But I don't think they had any with barrels that long.

I'd definitely say a factory letter would be required on that one.
 
:D "Currently in the US it is rare to see a .357 with a barrel longer than 6" " :D

Uhh,, you'd better get out your tape measure.

Ruger Blackhawks in .357 come with a 6-1/2" bbl. Not rare! :D Then there are a few models of the S&W .357's with 8-3/8" barrels. Throw in the Dan Wesson's with 8" barrels,, ! :D Lot more .357's with barrels longer than 6" for sure. :D

And the Ruger Redhawks came with a 7-1/2" in .357. Those are a bit more rare.
 
Versions of the Super Redhawk with 20-inch barrels were produced for the UK market with serial numbers in the 551-5xxxx and 551-7xxxx range.

Model numbers were KSRH-21-357 (.357 Magnum) and KSRH-21 (.44 Magnum). 200 were made in total evenly split between .357 and .44 for the importers.

The vast majority had their length cut down for competition shooting and only a small handful remain in the original long barrelled version.
In order to keep them legal at 24 inches minimum length, many were cut to 12 inch barrels and then a rod added to the rear of the grip frame.
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Some years ago noticed a new Ruger Super Blackhawk in LGS and did buy it. It has a 10.5" barrel and in 44 Magnum caliber. It is nose heavy so to speak, but in either 44 Manum or 44 Special it is amazingly accurate. I reload for both rounds plus factory rounds as well and the gun shoots both equally well. Bought a Ruger holster for it but can't imagine carrying it for it is a bit awkward to pull out the gun and curious if there is a so called "chest holster" for this handgun?? Some complain about the squared off Walker trigger guard, and it strikes their finger on shooting but took a piece of fuzzy Velcro on the flat side and problem solved. Even with stout reloads the pistol is easy to shoot with no hammering of the fingers. Fit and finish on the gun is very nice indeed and six rounds at 25 yards is one hole and at 50 yards just a bit larger with the open sights from a rest. I have other revolvers but this one has turned out to be my favorite one.
 
contender said:
:D "Currently in the US it is rare to see a .357 with a barrel longer than 6" " :D

Uhh,, you'd better get out your tape measure.

Ruger Blackhawks in .357 come with a 6-1/2" bbl. Not rare! :D Then there are a few models of the S&W .357's with 8-3/8" barrels. Throw in the Dan Wesson's with 8" barrels,, ! :D Lot more .357's with barrels longer than 6" for sure. :D

And the Ruger Redhawks came with a 7-1/2" in .357. Those are a bit more rare.
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Thanks Contender.

I forgot to qualify my statement. I was speaking of current production double action .357’s.

My friend wants an 8” double action .357 trying to help him find one. Neither Ruger or S&W make one right now.

Longest Redhawk currently listed is 5.5”

Longest GP 100 6”

Longest S&W 686 7”

Strangely there are longer barrels offered on the same frame sizes in different calibers.

I forgot about the Dan Wesson 8” guns. They are not an option here. (Mass)

Then Taurus has a 12” .357! Also not an option.

He’s looking for used model 27 and 28 with 8” barrel. They don’t pop up often.


It seems in the old days they had a revolver model then you had an option 2” 4” 5” 6” 8” maybe even 10”.
 
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Yep. Wikipedia says less than 100 model 28’s with 8-3/8” barrels. So that’s basically none. I doubt he could afford one if he found it. 😂

I was also surprised there were no 8” security sixes.
 
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If he's dead set on a barrel 8" or longer,, his options are basically the used market,, and he can expect to pay a bit.
Ruger didn't go over 6" in their DA line EXCEPT for the early Redhawk. (7-1/2") and those too are harder to find & expensive. But if you do find one,, he'd have a tank of a .357.

The S&W line is probably the one with the largest production of guns with a longer barrel.
 
Thanks. That pretty much sums it up.

He says the 686 is too shiny. Lol.

Everyone has their preferences. He’ll either find a used one or find something else to chase.

Thanks again for all your help guys.
 
I had one of these in the past, just like this, complete with the box and .22 magnum cylinder. H&R model 676, 12 inch barrel. It was fun, but for some reason, I sold it to purchase something else. Found this picture on the internet. Currently have a 9&1/2 3 screw single six with numbered .22lr and .22 magnum cylinders. Picture to follow.
 

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The 21" Super Redhawks definitely came out of the Ruger factory that way. I don't have the numbers in front of me right now but there were around 100 in .44 mag and 150 or so in .357 (just think of that!! When did anybody know Ruger ever made a Super Redhawk in .357 Mag.??).
These were all ordered in England by a Shooting club. When the guys decided they didn't like all that extra overhang, they decided to lop the barrels off and add a shoulder stock in order to maintain England's overall length law.
Rumor has it that a .44 Mag. has recently re-entered the United States!!!
Chet15
 
I've seen more than a few with 7 1/2" barrels but I've gone the sub six inch route. Clearing leather with barrels longer than six inches or so is impractical for me.
 
Dan Wesson made 357s in different barrel lengths. I have a revolver with 2 1/2", 4". 6", 8", 10", 12", AND 15" barrel assemblies. The 2 1/2 through 8", were bought as a set. I bought the rest of the barrel assemblies after I bought the set. I am a Dam Wesson "nut" and have collected several of them. Some of them special, most just average used revolvers I picked up.

I am here to tell you I wish I had been younger when I got the 15". Now I have a shooting rest to shoot the 15" accurately. And yes, it is VERY accurate when I do what I am supposed to do!!!
Steve
 
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