Double S proof type 1 .357 flattop

[weaselmeatgravy]

Dunno how common this is or even how interesting, but here is a flattop with two "S" proofmarks on the cylinder. I've never noticed a double proof marking before.

Maybe I could move the extra "S" to the frame... :mrgreen:

 

[contender]

You WISH you could move one of the S's to the frame!
Darn it,,, now I'm gonna have to start looking at all of my guns to see if I have any like that.

 

[bigbore45colt]

Interesting, Bob. You think maybe they shot a 2x the normal proof load in it? Or maybe proofed it twice?

BB45C

 

[flatgate]

Perhaps it was back at the Factory for some maintenance and someone decided a Proof Test was in order???

wmg, have you contacted Ruger?

flatgate

 

[weaselmeatgravy]

No, I have not contacted Ruger yet. Maybe I will call today. I suspect it was inadvertant, maybe something along the lines of last one proofed at the end of one shift, set back down in the to-do pile by mistake, first one proofed at start of next shift.

 

[Chief 101]

There is a few scenarios that could apply there. I am looking at a .357 6.5 from 1968 with the S proof overstamped a second time, only they missed lining the stamp up by 2-3mm or about .125". Looks sorta like a two-headed snake. Chief aka Maxx Load

 

[rugerguy]

it "bounced"....did it on the bench top instead of a solid block or jig, OR , he's OLD and "forgot"...best bet is ,went back to 'QC"??? and reproofed.....if only they could 'talk'........ :roll:

 

[BowenBuilt]

I guess that makes it a "Super Sport" model.
BB