Weekend find BKH 45 X ( The Letter )

[GRAMPS 51]

Hi I was driving by a gun shop this weekend and at the last second and decided to stop well there in the case was a brass framed BKH 45 X in the box with the correct APC cyl box red bag the original grip frame grips trigger manual and warranty card 99% gun box is very nice one popped corner on bottom half What is the value of a package like this would love some opinions I couldn't leave it there for what he sold it to me for but I don't need someone telling me I'm full of crap so I wont tell what I paid

Gramps

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Beautiful package . . . good score!

Ya done good if you're happy!

:mrgreen: :wink: :mrgreen:

 

[BDM1]

VERY nice, congrats!

 

[flattop44]

I would put the gun with its original grip frame at $1,250 or so retail. The brass frame at around $400 - 450. Now let's hear the good deal you got!
FT44

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Will it "letter" as a convertible?

Will it "letter" as a brass frame?

Brass-framed converibles are apparently possible, although difficult/impossible to "letter".

Box alone would go at least $100. Also papers and stuff.

:shock: :shock: :shock:

 

[GRAMPS 51]

Hi The apc cyl is numbered to the gun so I'm sure it is a convertible but I doubt it would letter as a brass frame seeing that the original grip frame and grips were with it and I do not believe there were any brass framed BKH 45s I will send for a letter As for the price I didn't plan on posting it but changed my mind $695 like I said I could not leave it there

Gramps

 

[powder smoke]

With the spare grip frame its probably will not letter as a brassy still a great score.
Congrats! ps

 

[rugerguy]

Gramps ,you did awesome!! good for you , and see they are still out there.. 8) :roll: :wink:

 

[Get Wood]

Gramps 51: All I Can Say Is WOW, You Are The MAN. What A Score. Congrats...

 

[contender]

At $695,,, you got ONE HECK OF A DEAL!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Re-read flattop44's response. He is spot on for the value.

 

[flattop44]

Gramps, you stole that one!! Way to go!
FT44

 

[GRAMPS 51]

How does that saying go even a blind squirrel finds a nut once in a while I just downloaded the letter request form after a call to Ruger they can not give any info over the phone on anything older than 1985

Gramps

 

[kevin masten]

Gramps: regarding your post . Outstanding!!! However, there are lettered brass framed BHs in 45 LC. Got a couple. Were you referring to something else? again, proud of you.

Regards

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Pretty sure Gramps was referring to brass-framed .45 convertibles. I'm not aware of any that will "letter" as factory original, and the RENE Reference pretty much confirms this.

Gramps will correct me if I've spoken out of turn. :wink:

 

[UmpquaCharlie]

They did make brass framed 45 Colts. I too have several.

 

[contender]

Yes,,, Ruger did make brass framed SINGLE CYLINDER GUNS IN 45 COLT. They did not,, according to all KNOWN information make any factory CONVERTIBLE .45 cal guns with 2 cylinders.

The gun mentioned above came with 2 cylinders,, of which are numbered to the gun. It came with a spare g/f & grips, trigger too. I, along with a few others feel it will "letter" as a convertible,, but NOT a brass framed convertible.

 

[GRAMPS 51]

From what I gather from RENE BKH 45X B 6 known none verified

Gramps

 

[contender]

Key word there,, "verified."

I have seen those notes,, and since the brassies came along after the flood, the factory would have the records. FINDING the info in the records may be the issue. But as a collector,, I'd NOT pay a premium for an unverified convertible brassie except as a sum of the parts.
But if someone were able to get one,, that by all inspections, appearances, and a properly marked shipper box,, and was able to verify it with the factory, they would have a really rare one for sure.

 

[GRAMPS 51]

I completely agree Ty the 6 known would have to be guys that claim they bought them new that way but I lean toward for what ever the reason the selling dealer swapped them out I'm having a disagreement with a dealer now about a #1 in a configuration that the owner claims he bought new un altered so to settle the dispute I'm sending for a letter if it letters I will be adding one to the collection

Gramps

 

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