Hi.
I just bought (on impulse) a model 29-4 and was curious about the age and if the stocks were original.
The guy I bought from was selling it for his Dad. He says his dad bought it about 20 years ago from a gun store just down the road. It has a Hogue Monogrip on it. Is this factory?
Also, the serial number (as best as my eyes can read) is BDY7xxx.
It appears to be in very good shape with one scratch along the lug. It's finer than frog hair and about an inch long. I gave the fellow $550 for the gun (no box), 98 rounds of ammo and a Blackhawk cowboy-style holster/belt combo.
Fair price?
The pic was the one he sent me. I'll definitely take better ones soon.
Thanks.
Edit: The deal is a little less sweet. After further review, the holster/belt combo is not a Blackhawk, but a Viking made for the Ruger Blackhawk. I didn't buy the gun because of the holster, so I'm good.