A Strange NR4

[Wyandot Jim]

Hey Guys,
At a CAS shoot today one of my Pards was shooting a 22 NR4. Well I had to take a look at it. Low and behold the S/N was 62-00600/62-00700 range. I think. I do know it was a 3 digit 45/8" gun. Now looking at the RENE they didn't make this gun????????? From the RENE NR4 scarce (early known S/N 62-29947).
So what gives???
I will get the the exact s/n. I do know it was a 3 digit #.
Jim

 

[G2]

Easy to cut the barrel down. I see alot (well 5-6 and heard of a few more) of K/NR4's that were made this way. Just a thought.

 

[Bkat]

Jim, if I'm understanding your question right, the gun was made in 1973 according to my RENE reference and the serial number range you gave. Like you, I saw the note re "NR4 scarce early known s/n 62-29947." But maybe Chad is referring only to the variations listed in that paragraph? (firing pin groove, no Liberty or Warning rollmarks)

Bkat

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

Hey Guys,
At a CAS shoot today one of my Pards was shooting a 22 NR4. Well I had to take a look at it. Low and behold the S/N was 62-00600/62-00700 range. I think. I do know it was a 3 digit 45/8" gun. Now looking at the RENE they didn't make this gun????????? From the RENE NR4 scarce (early known S/N 62-29947).
So what gives???
I will get the the exact s/n. I do know it was a 3 digit #.
Jim

Jim,
Here is how I read the reference, just my thoughts and I could be all wet too!

New Model Blued serial # range 62-0001 thru 62-17038 this would include
NR4,NR5 & NR6. The earliest NR4 that has been REPORTED to Chad is
62-29947, that does not mean that a 3 digit gun does not exsist only that
one lower has not been reported. The 4 5/8" & 9 1/2" New Model guns
always are the scarcest models with more 5 1/2" & 6 1/2" guns being made.
I believe the gun you saw IS a NM 3 digit (62-00XXX) and will letter as such. JMO, keep us posted as to your observations.
Terry

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Hey,
Thanks guys. Ya I see what ya mean on the wording. I'm going to get the full s/n and will give Ruger a call. I don't think it has been cut down. But my pard bought it used so ya never know. Anyway Ruger will confirm.
Thanks,
Jim

 

[chet15]

Would be very surprising to see an NR4 that early, but maybe the cylinder frame finally went through the process and got that short tube. Ruger concentrated on 5-1/2" and 6-1/2" early on.
Chet15

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Hey Guys,
Just checked with Ruger records on the NR4 s/n 63-00973.
It was shipped as a NR4 in June of 1974. So it is a late ship frame.
The lady also said that she had records of lower s/n NR4s.
Jim

 

[Bkat]

So it was a 63 prefix instead of a 62?

Bkat

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

One digit off (62-63)
Well theres a bet I lost!!!
Taking the wife to Las Vegas in about 2 weeks, Maybe I should stay in
the room and let her do the betting!! :idea:
Thanks Jim!!

 

[Wyandot Jim]

So it was a 63 prefix instead of a 62?

Bkat

Yea since it was a 3 digit I was thinking 62 in my post. So how does a 3 digit gun get stamped with a 74 prefix? So is this gun earlier than this one 62-29947? This is to hard
I'm sticking with old models :lol:
Jim

PS Well now that I have pulled out my head from where the sun don't shine. I see that the prefix guns start over with the s/ns when the prefix changes. I'm sticking with non prefix guns :lol:
Still had 62 and 3 digit locked in my brain. Beer will do strange things to ya. Besides make ya handsome.

 

[Bkat]

Beer will do strange things to ya. Besides make ya handsome.

Jim, I've seen you drink beer and I noticed no improvement at all!

Bkat

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Beer will do strange things to ya. Besides make ya handsome.

Jim, I've seen you drink beer and I noticed no improvement at all!

Bkat

Now Bkat, How can you say that ???? Now just look at this Hunk 180# of pure sex See how handsome Shiner makes Ya :wink:

 

[Bkat]

You're right, Jim. What was I thinking? Of course, I just had half a quart of scotch this morning. And hope I never see that picture when I'm sober!