driftwood johnson 02
Bearcat
Howdy
Long time no see.
I just got hold of a Stainless Old Army. It came with some oversized aftermarket grips and I would like to replace them with correct grips. I posted a photo below of the Old Army with the after market grips.
I just checked the Ruger website, parts for the Old Army are not available.
Checking what is marked on the grip frame it says: KXR-3. Just that, no RED.
So, where can I find correct grips for my Old Army? All I want is plain, non-checkered walnut grips. Grips seem to be running around $75 -$100 so I want to be sure I get grips that fit correctly.
The nipples all came out of the cylinder nicely, none are frozen in place, but the Pedersoli nipple wrench I have does not really fit them correctly.
Anybody know where I can get a correct nipple wrench for an Old Army?
Also, while I'm at it, I think this is a very early one.
The Serial Number on the side of the frame is 27XX. If you look at my photo you will see I 'erased' the last two digits, but that is what the number is. 27XX. I have not been able to find a reference to when this one was made.
Any help with dating it, finding some grips that fit, and a nipple wrench?
By the way, the bore is spotless, as are the chambers in the cylinder. I should have a real shooter here, I just want to get it set up correctly.
Thanks
Long time no see.
I just got hold of a Stainless Old Army. It came with some oversized aftermarket grips and I would like to replace them with correct grips. I posted a photo below of the Old Army with the after market grips.
I just checked the Ruger website, parts for the Old Army are not available.
Checking what is marked on the grip frame it says: KXR-3. Just that, no RED.
So, where can I find correct grips for my Old Army? All I want is plain, non-checkered walnut grips. Grips seem to be running around $75 -$100 so I want to be sure I get grips that fit correctly.
The nipples all came out of the cylinder nicely, none are frozen in place, but the Pedersoli nipple wrench I have does not really fit them correctly.
Anybody know where I can get a correct nipple wrench for an Old Army?
Also, while I'm at it, I think this is a very early one.
The Serial Number on the side of the frame is 27XX. If you look at my photo you will see I 'erased' the last two digits, but that is what the number is. 27XX. I have not been able to find a reference to when this one was made.
Any help with dating it, finding some grips that fit, and a nipple wrench?
By the way, the bore is spotless, as are the chambers in the cylinder. I should have a real shooter here, I just want to get it set up correctly.
Thanks