RB-455 ?

[Heliman]

Up until today, I haven't seen such a model. In fact, didn't think they existed. At a local shop, I found a 5.5", 45 Colt, Blackhawk Bisley, with a fluted cylinder. RB-455 ? :?

Anyone with info or opinions on this?? :?:

Dave

 

[BlkHawk73]

As easy as it is to reconfigure Ruger SA's, Unless there's a factory stikcer on the factory case, I'm calling it a built-up variation.

 

[Heliman]

BK73, I suspect you are right......I will get the SN and call the good people at Ruger to see what it is......
It is a nice looking revolver, though.....

Dave

 

[chet15]

Be sure to let us know what you find out. Stranger things have happened from the factory (i.e. 6-1/2" O.M. Super Blackhwk).
But I think its probably been made up also...that gun should have a rollmarked cylinder. If you have a chance, check the box label. If a factory job, the label should say RB-455 and the model number should be something different than 0465 (the model number for Ruger's BN-455 with XR3-RED grip frame).
Chet15

 

[chet15]

Hey now, is this recent RF thread just a coincidence???

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=76454

Chet15

 

[Heliman]

Well, I got the SN from the shop and called Ruger. This revolver was shipped as a BN-455X in Jan/1999. So someone installed a Bisley grip frame on this revolver. Thanks all for your input.

Dave