Howdy from a new guy, first post-and some pics!

[threescrewheekma]

Hi folks,

New member, not exactly new to Rugers of all flavors though. Just picked up a nice Old Model. 357-it's in awfully nice condition too, I'd say 98%+.

This is a bit of an occasion for me. 2010 saw the sale of my house, motorcycles and modest collection of three-screw Supers and a relocation to Texas for work, so I guess this is the official start of a new collection of old Rugers! Let's hope 2011 allows me to add a few more and start a small herd!

Best, threescrewheekma





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[Bucks Owin]

Welcome amigo! You're off to a fine start, that's a gem... :wink:

 

[threescrewheekma]

Thanks bucks!

The 4 5/8" barrel is a little less common, and the condition is exceptional. It's a fine way to restart a collection. I showed it to a much more knowledgeable collector than I am, and after comparing against some of his NIB Old Models and going over it in detail, we're both convinced it's the original finish. Usually guns in this condition come with box and paperwork, but I wasn't about to pass this one up because they'd gone missing!

Best,

TSH

 

[Rocdoc]

Glad to see another from DFW, check out Texashuntingforum.com (if you havn't found it yet), sort of a local forum with lots of stuff going on, lots of folks who are members here are also on THF, tons of THF members in DFW area.

 

[Hugh]

Welcome to the Ruger Forum.

That's a nice looking shooter you've got there. Kinda sorta what I'm keeping my eyes open for; a .357.

 

[americal]

Howdy from Alabama a super nice o.m. Ruger 8) Thanks for posting and joining Ruger Forum--were in a lot of Ruger knowledge exist---- NOT ME :? but they are here

 

[Joe S.]

I like pics! Welcome!

 

[gunman42782]

Welcome from KY! Nice old model.

 

[the fatman]

Welcome to the forum and nice looking gun. James

 

[arrowhd]

Welcome to the forum. Nice find!

 

[yogiboobooranger]

Welcome and nice OM blackhawk. I have one just like it but in .41 mag. I love it.

 

[protoolman]

Hang around the classifieds section here a few days and you will get ample chances to re-build an even better collection!

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Hey Texas Guy,
Welcome to the Forum. Mighty nice pistolie ya got there.
If you would like to meet some CRAZY Ruger guys check out this post.
http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=106562
Jim

 

[gb6491]

Welcome, and thanks for the excellent photos of you new acquisition (which is excellent in it's own right)
Regards,
Greg

 

[threescrewheekma]

Many thanks for the friendly welcome folks!

Kicking around the site for a few days has convinced me this is a very civil, friendly and informative site. I'm looking forward to learning from the great people on Ruger Forum.

Best,

TSH

 

[jimbo1096]

Nice looking old model, sorry you had to part with all the Supers, but the finding is half the fun.
Hope to see you post often. Welcome to RugerForum.

 

[ar15ed]

that is a beauty! welcome to the forum!

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

Welcome to the forum!! You'll be hard pressed to find a better group
than those on here.
Terry

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Very, very nice.

Thanks for sharing, and welcome to the madness.

:mrgreen:

 

[Bkat]

Welcome to Texas and to the Forum, TSH! Come show us that 3-screw in person at Fredericksburg in April.

Bkat