Old Army Grip Frame

[Colonel Daddy]

I've been looking, with no success, but what and where is the number on the blued steel Old Army Grip Frame? XR3-Red for the Blackhawk aluminum grip frame but what about the old army? Thanks!

 

[Hondo44]

The old model grip frame in blue steel with the wide trigger slot used only on the post 1985 Old Army is # XRN-3.

The # is usually at the very bottom of the right side of the grip frame: XRN is in the left corner and the -3 is closer to the right corner. Some show clear and some are very faint. Occasionally the # does not show at all because it's not prominent on the wax model used to make the mold.

I hope this helps,

 

[Colonel Daddy]

Thanks Hondo! So, what I have, a blue steel grip frame that fits my Blackhawk and accepts XR3-Red grip panels but has no markings, most likely is a Ruger Old Army grip frame?

 

[Hondo44]

That's correct, if it's an old model grip frame with wide trigger slot and a hole in the back of the trigger guard for the old model style trigger return plunger and spring.

 

[Colonel Daddy]

Appreciate it