F/S Blue Old Army - SPF!!!!

[ElectraClyde]

For sale I have a great condition 7 1/2" Old Army. Gun dates to the second year of production, 1973, and has no warning on barrel. Also included is a Ruger-marked nipple wrench.

Price is $340 shipped to the lower 48, and I'll need a copy of your driver's license to prove you are old enough to receive it.

Thanks,

Clyde

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[UmpquaCharlie]

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[ElectraClyde]

Replied to Charlie via email, still for sale.

 

[6GUNSONLY]

Clyde, that appears to be an aluminum gripframe specimen... am I right?

 

[Lefty SRH]

What caliber?
This may be a silly question but I don't know much about these ROA's. I hope to own one some day and this seems like a pretty good price.

How do I tell what caliber it is when the seller doesn't mention it in the post? Ideally I'd like a .45....

 

[Lefty SRH]

Will these produce enough power to deer hunt at close range, 50yds and less?

 

[ElectraClyde]

Clyde, that appears to be an aluminum gripframe specimen... am I right?

You are correct, thanks for pointing that out.

Clyde

 

[6GUNSONLY]

What caliber?
This may be a silly question but I don't know much about these ROA's. I hope to own one some day and this seems like a pretty good price.

How do I tell what caliber it is when the seller doesn't mention it in the post? Ideally I'd like a .45....

The Old Army was/is only made in one caliber - .45. It uses a .457 diameter round ball or conical bullet. As to hunting deer with an OA, the power level, at best, is about like a .45 ACP. Will it kill a deer? Undoubtedly. But ranges would need to be close and conditions, angle, shot placement ideal. Not legal for hunting large game in all states, check your local laws.

 

[ElectraClyde]

What caliber?
This may be a silly question but I don't know much about these ROA's. I hope to own one some day and this seems like a pretty good price.

How do I tell what caliber it is when the seller doesn't mention it in the post? Ideally I'd like a .45....

I'm fairly certain Old Army's were only made in one caliber, for a .457 ball. In the early years, Ruger called it a .45 caliber but in later years called it a .44.

Any help on the deer hunting question from the forum?

With all the modern muzzle loading components available, I suspect an Old Army could be a great choice for deer hunting.

Clyde


Thanks 6guns, beat me to it!.


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[gcs71]

As for hunting deer, a 45 colt conversion cylinder is available for the ROA. Kirst is one that comes to mind. I have one for a colt walker that works very well. Modest ranges and the blackpowder 45 will do nicely on deer. as always shot placement is more important than power!!!

 

[Lefty SRH]

What caliber?
This may be a silly question but I don't know much about these ROA's. I hope to own one some day and this seems like a pretty good price.

How do I tell what caliber it is when the seller doesn't mention it in the post? Ideally I'd like a .45....

I'm fairly certain Old Army's were only made in one caliber, for a .457 ball. In the early years, Ruger called it a .45 caliber but in later years called it a .44.

Any help on the deer hunting question from the forum?

With all the modern muzzle loading components available, I suspect an Old Army could be a great choice for deer hunting.

Clyde


Thanks 6guns, beat me to it!.


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Thats why I asked, I swear I've seen them for sale and ads have said .44....Thanks guys, sorry for the hijacking....wish I had the funds for it but Christmas is coming.

 

[Legionnaire]

Will these produce enough power to deer hunt at close range, 50yds and less?

There are multiple ROA threads in the black powder forum over on TheHighRoad where this has been discussed. You might want to check that out. But you really need to check your state regs to see if there are energy or caliber requirements for handguns. Unfortunately, the list of legal implements for deer hunting in PA is not written to include cap-and-ball revolvers, so can't use my ROA here.

I don't think there is any question that an ROA is both accurate and powerful enough to kill a deer at short ranges. Were I allowed to use mine, I think I'd opt for a 220 grain conical over a round ball, probably over 35 grains of Goex FFFg. If you wanted more energy, substitute a load of Triple Se7en. Or else use one of the .45 Colt conversion cylinders.

 

[ElectraClyde]

Bump it up!

 

[STGThndr]

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[trickham]

Is your Old Army still available?

Robert Kerr

 

[ElectraClyde]

Yes it is!

Clyde

 

[weismand]

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[ElectraClyde]

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