My first ROA

[gunboat57]

I figured it was about time I posted a couple pictures:

A bit scratched up but not bad for the trade I made.

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Mike,
Maybe one of these days alll the stares will line up and we will get to meet.
Just remember you always have a place to stay in Texas for as long as you want.
Jim

 

[jeepman357]

Just got my first Ruger Old Army. (My fifth Ruger) It's 7.5" blued with adjustable sights. Serial number indicates 1977 year of manufacture. It has a few dings and scratches but seems to have been fired little. I traded a used Marlin 25MN rifle for it.

I was going to take it apart completely for cleaning but it seems like a previous owner loc-tited the frame and action screws. Is there any kind of solvent I can use to free them up?

I'm going to download a manual from the Ruger site but I was wondering does it take a special wrench to remove the nipples? Can anyone recommend a brand and size of percussion cap to use?

Just call the Ruger plant in NH and they will send you a free nipple wrench and owners manual.. TG

 

[gunboat57]

I didn't think to call Ruger for a wrench because I figured I'd get it cheaper thru Midway. Too bad I already bought a wrench because free is pretty cheap!

I did get the free owner's manual by downloading it from Ruger's website.

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Why is it nobody ever thinks about the name that is on their gun :lol:
You will be surprised how cheap the stuff is. Where do you think the Vendors get it????????????????????????????//
Jim