Tip
Single-Sixer
How unusual is this?
I've done some searching but can't come up with production specifics.
Thank you.
I've done some searching but can't come up with production specifics.
Thank you.
street said:The 7 1/2 .44 Mag. Blackhawks didn't come out till 1959. Normal serial numbers from 15660 to 29735. There are a few exceptions...
The only way to tell for sure is with a factory letter, and they have quit doing that for now...
All information comes from the RENE, and it would be a good idea for anyone that is interested in Rugers... to subscribe to it.
chet15 said:The screws on that gun look like they are very high polished, meaning a possible re-blue, but maybe it is just the picture.
Also, I presume that is a 3xxx range 4-digit gun since there aren't any 3xxxx range 5-digit .44 flattops.
So if it is a 3xxx range gun, then the base pin has been changed as well as the collared pin didn't come in till later.
Chet15
Oh, another item you can see... the hammer sides are no longer "in the white."Tip said:It's definitely not original, untouched.
Sadly, it had been d&t'd (one hole) on the top strap
and the front sight base has been removed. The rear sight is unmarked (no "Micro") and the elevation screw lacks the indicator mark...
SATCOM said:Tip,
My first Flattop #9398, purchased in 1984 was a .44 that had been given "The upgrade of Du jour"...
-a repaired top strap, some original lockworks screws and a correct barrel is not a bad option.
SATCOM