Ruger338-06
Bearcat
357 Mag 6" barrel? brass back strap. Is this anything special
3 Screw Black Hawk
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Motex66
Single-Sixer
A three screw makes it somewhat special. Been awhile sence they made them. If the frame will letter as a factory brass frame now it is more special. If it has the box more special yet.
If it is a factory frame but want letter. The home boy brass frame not as special,but a great shooter. Better than a new gun depending on condition and price.
If it is a factory frame but want letter. The home boy brass frame not as special,but a great shooter. Better than a new gun depending on condition and price.
bennettfam
Single-Sixer
I would think it being a 6" would make it extremely special too. :wink:
contender
Ruger Guru
As mentioned above, any good 3 screw OM is a good find. If the action hasn't been converted to the transfer bar system, a big plus. As for the brass "backstrap." As mentioned, if it will "letter" (meaning that if you contact Ruger Records, ask about how it was shipped, supply them with the serial number, and they come back and say; BKH-36B, then it was shipped with the factory brass gripframe,) then it's very valuable. If it has a factory brass gripframe that was ADDED after it was shipped as a BKH-36, (notice the missing "B") then it still has good value. A factory brass gripframe can be distinguished by the frame markings, "MR3-DB" under the grip panels. A factory brass gripframe by itself is desirable. If it's an aftermarket brass gripframe, then, it's just a good looking shooter! Still worth having, but not as valuable as previously mentioned.
The devil is in the details.
The devil is in the details.
OP
Ruger338-06
Bearcat
Thanks guys. I don't get to this sight all that much. I was just reminiscing over a few of my old guns and realized that since I sold this pistol I have not seen another. Yes it is one of the ones I kick my self for selling.
