Tim628
Single-Sixer
I just traded for an OM Ruger 44 Flattop with a 4 5/8" barrel. It is unconverted and has some bluing wear, the grip frame has been polished shiney and has a set of real stag grips(no medallions). It is a four digit gun with nothing on the left side of frame to indicate make or model or caliber, and it does not appear to have been filed on or any medal removed. The serial number on the right side is larger numbers and appears to be handstamped. The writing on the left side of the barrel is :
Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Southport. Conn. USA
Nothing on top or on the right side of the barrel.
The guy I bought it from says he bought it from a guy claiming this is a demo gun and the stag grips are original. This guy says his dad bought it from the sales rep back in the day. The claim is that the 4 5/8" barrel and stage grips are accurate for this gun. I didn't think they made a flattop 44 in 4 5/8" or a set of stags without the medallion.
Any help identifying this gun would be greatly appreciated. I could be convinced to sell if the price was right. I am not savy on posting pictures on the forum, but could email pics if that would help.
Thanks
Tim
Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Southport. Conn. USA
Nothing on top or on the right side of the barrel.
The guy I bought it from says he bought it from a guy claiming this is a demo gun and the stag grips are original. This guy says his dad bought it from the sales rep back in the day. The claim is that the 4 5/8" barrel and stage grips are accurate for this gun. I didn't think they made a flattop 44 in 4 5/8" or a set of stags without the medallion.
Any help identifying this gun would be greatly appreciated. I could be convinced to sell if the price was right. I am not savy on posting pictures on the forum, but could email pics if that would help.
Thanks
Tim