Brass Frame Question

[8pointer]

Just back from the Gun Show where I picked up a brass framed OM .45 Blackhawk with a 7-1/2 barrel. I am fairly certain that the brass frame is not original as the serial number doesn't match the BKH-45B serial number range listed in RENE. Overall the gun is in very good shape and for $450 out the door, I just couldn't pass it up. Although I don't think it was shipped with the brass grip frame, I would like to know if the frame was made by Ruger. Is there an easy way to tell?

Thanks

Jerry

 

[flatgate]

I would like to know if the frame was made by Ruger. Is there an easy way to tell?

Thanks

Jerry

The Ruger produced version is marked MR-3DB as depicted above.

Man, you got a great deal. The gun alone is worth every penny you paid and then some!

flatgate

 

[8pointer]

Thanks Flatgate. I removed the grips and there are no numeric markings on the frame so it wasn't manufactured by Ruger. But as you indicated it was still a pretty good deal. I am thinking about swapping this brass grip frame with the grip frame on my Old Army. They are compatible, correct?

 

[Motex66]

Compatible yes. Correct for the old model 45 Colt would be an XR3 Red aluminum.
Will it fit? Most likely but, may not match along frame edges.
For a shooter some like the extra weight of the steel Old Army frame.
Just for fun call Ruger and get a letter for it. See how an when it was shipped.
John

 

[8pointer]

My Old Army has an aluminum grip frame so I may give it a try and see how well it fits.

 

[flatgate]

Yup.

I like the brass grip frames on my .45 cal. shooters.....

flatgate

 

[G2]

I like the brass grip frames on my .45 cal. shooters.....

flatgate

ME TOO !!

 

[jimbo1096]

Damn that was a good deal! Sure wish I'd stumble on something like that. I've been looking for any OM 45 with no luck!

 

[Heliman]

Another shooter brass framed 45 Colt.........

Dave

 

[Sam Johnson]

Looks like this was the week for .45's Brassies at the gun show. I got enough of yard work Sunday afternoon so I made a quick run by the gun show. BKH45 X but only has the ACP cylinder.

 

[jussbad]

Sam

Sent you an e-mail regarding 45 cylinders.

Gary

 

[8pointer]

Here is a photo of the revolver that I purchased. This is my first attempt to post a photo on this forum, hope it works.

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

You stoled that one!!!
Congradulations!!!

 

[8pointer]

Looks like the photo worked, but the image is a bit large. Can anyone tell me how to reduce the photo size when posting?

Thanks Jerry

 

[flatgate]

It appears your nice ol' .45 has New Model grips. The silver screw/escutcheons in your itty-bitty image still show up...

Nonetheless, that's a grand ol' Ruger to have!

flatgate