Chrome plated "Ross" 357 Flattop

[JCW64]

Looking at the serial number and the front sight I would say this is a "Ross" variation of the type 1 357 Flattops that someone has modified?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=440005827

 

[Ale-8(1)]

If that's 15359, it's a Ross. I cannot say for sure that's the number, though. If you have a better view, please confirm.

Not sure I understand your comment about modification?

 

[JCW64]

The SN does appear to be 15359 to my eyes and as far as the modifications, the front sight and base pin are correct, but the ejector rod has been replaced,it should be square serrated and possibly the trigger, it doesn't seem curved enough as the early ones should be. And, it's been chromed.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Yep, you're right about the ejector rod. I'm not certain about the trigger.

I do believe that's the first chrome Ross I've seen.

 

[radicalrod]

I am looking for 15483....the last ROSS.....I have 15484 non ROSS...RR

 

[El Numero Uno]

You guys are ruining me! I am just bumping it around to see where the reserve is and I found it! I was not going to bid again and just waited for you guys to bump me. Heck I bought it! :lol:
I don't do handguns; not much anyway. :?

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

I wondered if the gun was actually in the white and not plated.....Let us know............ 8)

 

[El Numero Uno]

After correspondence with the Seller, I am sure it is plated; just not sure if it is chrome or nickel. Probably the former, as Seller notes.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

I think you just bought a heckuva conversation piece for not a whole lotta money.

As I mentioned, that's now the only plated Ross on Bob's List.

 

[El Numero Uno]

The Seller does say that it had the smoothest action of any old model Ruger he had handled. Wow! The only "plated" Ross 357.
Even though I do have a "few" handguns, and have had and sold a whole lot more, I have never owned a Ross 357 Blackhawk.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Well, the "only" one on Bob's List anyway.

Of the 800-something potential Ross guns, The List only has 80 . . . or 10%.

That said, it's still a very unique piece at what I'd call a fantastic price, considering.

 

[radicalrod]

HEY ENU, bring that shiny plate 357 to TULSA...

It will look good with my NEW PINK ROCS SHIRT :lol: :lol: :lol: RR

 

[El Numero Uno]

RR,
Will do on the Chrome Ross. You get a pink ROCS shirt and wear it at Tulsa for at least one pic and I will pay for it! Shot my mouth off over on the ROCS Forum and it will cost me.

 

[El Numero Uno]

I think I have a thick set of Pearl XR-3 grips to put on it; that should really put the "bling" to it!

 

[rugerguy]

bet ole Dan Meigs, the "Sultan of Shine" could tell you all about it........ 8) :wink:

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

I think I have a thick set of Pearl XR-3 grips to put on it; that should really put the "bling" to it!

i CAN VISUALIZE BELL BOTTOMS AND SOME EXOTIC PAIR OF LIZARD BOOTS............ 8)

 

[Tucsonite]

Well I can't remember if I played with this Ross, I will have to find my numbers somewhere on a external hard drive, but it looks in the white to me. could just be the pictures. I dont see the yellow tint in the finish that Nickel shows. Excellent buy Lee I like it

 

[Tucsonite]

what makes me think its in the white is the screw slots appear to still be blued.

here is one I chrome plated

 

[El Numero Uno]

See what you mean about the blue in the screw slots. Should have by next week and will let you know.