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Old 03-17-2017, 04:30 PM
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Original ('56 I think) Ruger 44magnum Flat Top.
Was someones fast draw revolver. Pretty whipped when I got it, so a good candidate for a project. I still have the guys home-made open front holster somewhere.

The gun had a Super Blackhawk un-fluted cylinder in place. I took that and 'fluted' it to mimic the originals. Came with it's orig 6.5" bbl and a 10" bbl.
Factory confirmed the shorter was the one shipped on the gun.
I replaced the banged up aluminum triggerguard/backstrap with a Power Custom all steel 2-piece unit like on a Colt SAA. Same dimentions as a Colt. Fitted and finished a set of 2 piece ivory grips to it w/ Ruger medallions.
I think it had the steel ejector rod housing already,,if it didn't I put one on.
Original steel Micro sight needed some repair and straightening from a few oops fast draws but came through fine.

All polished up I engraved it and did a little gold inlay. A hot blue completed the project,,,,then I sold it!
On to the next one....







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