1959 44 Flattop

[idsubgun]

Can anyone tell me why there's an offset in the ejector slot, and if that effects value?

 

[Heliman]

Welllllll……. I picked up the flat top today. I am embarrassed to say it is missing the base pin latch assembly.
With no further explanation, I need an assembly appropriate to this model.
Does anyone have a link to where I might find one?

Otherwise, I am happy with the revolver and look forward to being able to shoot it. I am currently on the road and look forward to finding the parts.

 

[Hondo44]

We haven't learned why it's there and if it effects value. I'd like to know this.

The original Ruger single action was a .22. The ejector rod only needed to move about 2/3s of the distance towards the frame to fully eject the .22 cases. So that's how far the slot was cut in the ejector rod housing before the slot cut was offset (made a right angle turn) and the cut then continued to the frame to allow the rod to be installed and removed.

The second style offset housing:
The next single action was the 357 with its much longer cases to eject: so the slot offset was moved closer to the frame so the rod could travel further to eject the longer cases.

Finally the slot was made straight by eliminating the offset. This was the last style housing still used to this day.

 

[thinckley]

@Hondo44 Thank you!!

 

[idsubgun]

The original Ruger single action was a .22. The ejector rod only needed to move about 2/3s of the distance towards the frame to fully eject the .22 cases. So that's how far the slot was cut in the ejector rod housing before the slot cut was offset (made a right angle turn) and the cut then continued to a frame to allow the rod to be installed and removed.

The second style offset housing:
The next single action was the 357 with its much longer cases to eject: so the slot offset was moved closer to the frame so the rod could travel further to eject the longer cases.

Finally the slot was made straight by eliminating the offset. This was the last style housing still used to this day.

Thank you!!

 

[Heliman]

Here are a couple of pics of my 1959 Flattop 44 that started this thread. Sorry for the delay.
It did live it's life in a holster. Witness the bluing.

 

[Watertender]

Nice honest example! The loading gate is plum color and it has character. Enjoy it!!!

 

[contender]

Yep,, a real nice one to add to a "family!"