MY NEWEST OLD RUGER

[Anonymous]

The newest addition to the family came in from Texas today. This Old Model Blackhawk .357 was made in 1971, and doesn't even come close to showing its age...it's in incredibly good shape.

And if you look closely, you'll see the serial number is preceded by a lightly stamped letter "D", meaning it's a duplicate serial number gun. Some of us had a long and interesting discussion on "D" guns just a few days ago on this forum (http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=188823). And during that discussion, I just went ahead and bought this gun.

So thanks again to all the people who taught me some things about duplicate serial numbered Rugers.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Good score. Congrats.

And a really nice photo.

 

[Anonymous]

Good score. Congrats. And a really nice photo.

Thanks. Glad you like the photo, too. Notice there aren't any sparkles on it, either. I haven't had time to go over it with the Colgate's yet.

 

[WendyZXZ]

Nice one!

 

[gunsbam69]

Good looking old 3 screw, and a highly collectible one at that. Congrats

Now, not to interrupt the thread, but an aside.

WendyZXZ,

I hereby vote for your new motto as RugerForum motto of the year :mrgreen: YAAAAAAYYY :!:

 

[JohnW]

Very nice, Bigdawg! And only 46 numbers earlier than my BKH34, pictured here:

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?p=979451#p979451

Also in the known range of "D" guns, but obviously without the "D".

Congratulations!

 

[ndruger]

Very nice. Number looked familier mine is D30-97494 4 5/8 I think.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Bob's List still shows D30-97494 with an unknown barrel length. If you can confirm it, I'll update The List. Any chance it's a convertible?

 

[Anonymous]

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[Ale-8(1)]

Dawg, I was referring to ndruger's post, above.

I have recorded your piece as you have it described, and thanks again for sharing it with us.

 

[Anonymous]

Dawg, I was referring to ndruger's post, above.

Oh. Sorry.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Dawg, I was referring to ndruger's post, above.

Oh. Sorry.

No problem.

 

[ndruger]

Yes its a BKH-34X Boxed (98 %) gun.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Yes its a BKH-34X Boxed (98 %) gun.

And so noted in Bob's List.

Thanks.