OM Bearcat

[twriggen]

Too bad it's not in its original box. Serial number 1824, or is it I894?

 

[jbowjm]

Is it for sale ? I'm guessing no since it's posted here & not classifieds ? Nice Bearcat ...

 

[twriggen]

I was contemplating it today but it's just too unique to let go of.......yet.

 

[Threespears]

Nice

 

[flattop44]

Extremely rare Cat! If I remember correctly, all Bearcats between 1000 and 2000 were scraped except 1130 that Bill Ruger made for a friend. Only two or three in that number range are known. You have a great gun. Chet should tune in with all the facts.
FT44

 

[weaselmeatgravy]

I think it is an "I" letter prefix.

From RENE:
"It is believed the majority of the 1xxx range was not produced because the first digit too closely resembled the letter "I" prefix which had already been used in Ruger's serial number sequence."

 

[twriggen]

After pulling out another revolver of the period with a "1" in the serial number I'm pretty sure it's an I and not a 1.

 

[maxfam]

Could it be a "Alpha Cat"?

 

[flattop44]

Oh me, that's too bad, I sure missed that WMG. It's still a nice Alphabet gun.
FT44

 

[contender]

Bill,, don't feel bad,, I've gotten excited over something like that,, and made mistakes too!

Still a nice "Alpha Bearcat!"

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

A Very Wise Man Once Told Me,,,,

"Some times in the excitement of the hunt, we see what we want to see, and read what we want to read"

Radical Rod Certified Ruger Maniac,,

 

[KIR]

The engraving on the cylinder of a Bearcat is an outstanding feature and while I realize they would be more expensive to make, I am surprised that Ruger and even other companies did not make other models (at least one other) of one of their more popular revolvers (or even one of their less popular revolvers to bring up sales) that could be engraved. There would always be someone to buy some, even in limited editions.

 

[Harborcraft]

Is it for sale ? I'm guessing no since it's posted here & not classifieds ? Nice Bearcat ...

Put it in wrong section Yes it is for sale

 

[twriggen]

It wasn't for sale at the time of this posting, but it was ultimately sent on to its next resting place.

 

[Harborcraft]

It is for sale

 

[chet15]

The 1,000 range guns went from 1000 to 1100 and also 1130 to 1137. These also have a very small serif at the top of the 1.
Chet15