How Special Is This Revolver

[transalp1961]

How special is this revolver? I have never seen one like this before. Could it have been a special run?

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=267915015

 

[captainkirk]

That is a new one on me. I certainly do not have a strong background in the single sixes, but for some reason I have a feeling it is not 100% factory. I don't know of any "Bisleys" with birdshead gripframes. Since it has the warning on the barrel it has to be at least a few years old. That is about all I can add. A call to the factory with the serial # could get you the configuration in which it was shipped, but I bet someone with first hand knowledge will chime in soon.

captainkirk

 

[hittman]

I'm not a big single action pro either but ..... don't you have either a birds head grip frame or Bisley grip frame but not both?

Ruger's web site puts that S/N in the 1999-2000 range if I read it correctly.

 

[bhappycattle]

Davidsons had a run on Bisley single sixes. Not sure exactly when, but that looks like one that has had the grip frame changed to a birdshead.

 

[transalp1961]

I agree with you all that this is a Bisley modified with a birdshead grip frame. I e-mailed the seller to see if he has the original box with the model number. He does not have the box. I will try to get hold of Ruger to confirm this. Thanks.

 

[chet15]

I've seen a couple of unusual looking things with that person's auctions. There's definitely some playing that's went on there.
And when a gun's been modified like that, what are the odds that thing is "probably unfired" as he says??? Either he is unaware of what it is he has purchased through the years or is trying to make a bigger fool out of somebody who falls for it.
Chet15

 

[transalp1961]

There was an auction by another individual on GB a month ago for two LNIB GKNR5 revolvers, which were from an collector's estate. I called the seller, he guarenteed they were high gloss. Something did not look entire right to me. I got the dealer to give me the serial numbers. Ruger confirmed they were shipped from the factory as blued guns. I called the dealer back and he was adament they were stainless. After our conversation, he must have called Ruger for himself, as he removed them from GB.

 

[xtratoy]

It doesn't appear to have a Bisley trigger. Not enough curve to it. Looks like a regular SS trigger.

 

[wwb]

Check that "Buy it Now" price.

Yeah, right........

 

[flatgate]

Ruger made Bisleys have Bisley hammers and triggers and Bisley grip frames WHICH have the two upper screws under the grips.

Looks like a FrankenRuger to me.

This one ain't a Bisley either...

flatgate

 

[Ale-8(1)]

He's hoping for a P.T. Barnum follower.

 

[Kevin]

Also from looking at the seller's pictures. He holds the gun at an angle away from the camera, making it hard to see the hammer. In one close ip picture he puts his thumb over the hammer. I'd be suspect as well.

 

[NH Rugerman]

It would appear this guy lubricates his firearms with snake oil.... :lol: :lol:

 

[xtratoy]

It is up to $605.00 with 55 minutes to go! :shock:

 

[Ale-8(1)]

. . . one born every minute.

:roll:

 

[Doc Thornton]

I believe that this is called a "Blackbird" and it should come with
2 cylinders, a .22 mag and a .22 LR.

I could be mistaken

The barrel looks longer though....hmmmm... also I see a warning on
the barrel and the Blackbird has no warning showing on the side as
this one does.

HERE IS ANOTHER LOOK IT UP ON GB
Ruger Blackbird 22 Single Six Birdshead TALO


Auction # 269057629

 

[Ale-8(1)]

I'm sure not aware of any Ruger single-actions being called "Blackbirds."

The Old Model grip panels with the black "Phoenix" or "Eagle" get referred to as "Blackbirds" occasionally.

 

[xtratoy]

Blackbirds are different.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Well, how 'bout that, a Talo special. Learn something every day.

As xtratoy shows, these have the 3-3/4" barrels and both cylinders . . . and a "normal" hammer.

Does kinda make a nicely descriptive name for the little bird's-head frame with black panels, doesn't it?



It's not what was in the auction, however.

 

[CraigC]

I agree it looks like the Davidson's Bisley with a little swappin' goin' on. Is it me, or does that not look like a blued hammer?