New Model 45 Convertible

[Retired W4]

I was just offered a NM BH convertible with the 4 5/8" barrel. Serial number is 45-35xxx, which looks like a fairly low SN for a NM 45, but then I really can't tell. From the crappy phone pictures it looks to be in very good condition, with both cylinders and all the stuff.

I'm trying to get a feel for the market on this one because it's a little outside my knowledge base. Any help would be appreciated.

 

[BamaGreg]

I’m assuming it’s blued. The market is weird now. Gunbroker prices are out of sight but locally (metro Atlanta) single actions are slow movers. I just bought a stainless Bisley 45 convertible 5-1/2” for $775. Also just sold a 5-1/2” blued Blackhawk for $550 and it took a while to get that.

 

[Retired W4]

It is blue. Asking is $800 which seems high for a NM. Thanks for the reply.

 

[Cholo]

I don't keep up with NM's much, but $800 for a shorty 45 Colt doesn't seem too out of line if in very good condition. The biggest concern would be who was doing the offering.

 

[hittman]

MSRP on a brand new one is $929. They’re still on Rugers web site.

But try to get one.

In a non pandemic regular production world I’d value a USED one in the $600 range. But today? Whatever the market will stand I guess.

It IS a great caliber and to me the BEST barrel length so ….. what’s your pucker factor? LOL.

 

[Retired W4]

Thanks guys. I'll look at it in my hand and go from there. Will report.

 

[Snake Pleskin]

It is blue. Asking is $800 which seems high for a NM. Thanks for the reply.

For a straight .45 it is high, but for a convertible? maybe not.

 

[BearBiologist]

I'm out of touch but price seems fair for a 45 convertible.

 

[G2]

When I’m considering, I like to look at it as what can the items be sold for,,,

$600 +/-$50 for the gun. 4.6” is the preferred length.
$125 +/- $25 for the ACP cylinder, usually a very easy sale.

Is the combo worth another $75 to you, sometimes…
Early NM, IMO, this is when Ruger cared what went out the door.

Assuming everything is in 96%+ condition.

 

[bisleyfan41]

I was just offered a NM BH convertible with the 4 5/8" barrel. Serial number is 45-35xxx, which looks like a fairly low SN for a NM 45, but then I really can't tell. From the crappy phone pictures it looks to be in very good condition, with both cylinders and all the stuff.

I'm trying to get a feel for the market on this one because it's a little outside my knowledge base. Any help would be appreciated.

Just a note, if the prefix is 45, it is an old model.

 

[greenmtnguy]

I am so glad I bought my convertible 4 5/8" 45 Blackhawk about 6 years back for $535

 

[Onty]

Few years ago in this thread https://castboolits.gunloads.com/showthread.php?406976-Smokeless-powder-cylinder-for-Ruger-Old-Army one reply for my proposal was:

I don't see the point if it costs more than the .45 ACP or .45 Colt conversion cylinders which you can shoot factory ammo in.

I commented:

Good point! However, I have even better one; why somebody would spend for conversion cylinder anywhere from $240 to $365, when for $659.99 could be purchased brand new NMB Convertible 45 Colt/45 ACP?

 

[Muley Gil]

My NM 4 5/8" .45 convertible was bought around 1994 and the SN is 47-90770. I use the ACP cylinder the most and it is very accurate.

 

[RoninPA]

The RENE reference manual doesn't show an OM with a s/n above 45-23031 and the NM BHs and convertible .45's s/n starts with 46-00001

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Really need to sort out if this is an Old Model or a New Model. The Old Models carry considerable collector value because there were fewer OMs in .45 Colt than there were original .44 Flattops.

Right now, the RENE Price Guide shows an OM .45 Convertible in 4-5/8" at $1050.00!