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Post by nolongcolt on Nov 19, 2020 17:52:49 GMT -5
 This came home today, very nice made in 1996. Looks like someone did some work on it then set it aside. Beautiful trigger with smooth cocking. Had a locking base pin, but also the original which I swapped back in, not really being a fan of having to have a tool along to pull the cylinder. Also found that the ERH had to be removed to pull either pin. I don't remember having any Ruger's before requiring that. I think but not certain that the chambers have been reamed as Hornady XTP bullets that mike .4525 with micrometer, almost but not quite stall out on the way thru, but its close. Using a dial caliper in the throats seems to confirm. Lacking any better way to do I will go with that. Also found it fitted with a free spin pawl, not really a fan but I will get used to it. Does anyone know if Ruger ever shipped these guns with that feature or is that for certain aftermarket? |
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Post by leftysixgun on Nov 19, 2020 18:16:24 GMT -5
Nice NLC, can you take a picture of the pawl. I doubt Ruger shipped that model out freespin.
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Post by wheelguns on Nov 19, 2020 18:19:32 GMT -5
Nice! I love mine!
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Post by highplains on Nov 19, 2020 18:19:52 GMT -5
Nice .
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Post by leadhound on Nov 19, 2020 18:28:31 GMT -5
For sure aftermarket or altered pawl, pretty sure you have to remove ERH on all New Model Blackhawks and Vaqueros to remove base pin?
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Post by nolongcolt on Nov 19, 2020 18:47:37 GMT -5
For sure aftermarket or altered pawl, pretty sure you have to remove ERH on all New Model Blackhawks and Vaqueros to remove base pin? That may be, perhaps am "misremembering". Though my Flattop .44 Special comes out. Been a while since I had one of these. As to the pawl, I too would guess its aftermarket, but I remember a range buddy insisted that Ruger did install them for a time in a Blackhawk. I aint going to worry about it, just get used to it. |
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Post by nolongcolt on Nov 19, 2020 18:58:50 GMT -5
Nice NLC, can you take a picture of the pawl. I doubt Ruger shipped that model out freespin.  |
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Post by bamagreg on Nov 19, 2020 20:06:26 GMT -5
Looks like it has been drilled and tapped to create the free spin feature
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Post by 45MAN on Nov 19, 2020 20:18:17 GMT -5
nolongcolt: I LOVE THE FREE SPIN FEATURE, AM THINKING YOU WILL TOO. THAT BISLEY LOOKS LIKE A GREAT ACQUISITION.
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Post by seminolewind on Nov 19, 2020 20:24:11 GMT -5
Someone put some loving care into that gun. I bet it will shoot lights out.
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Post by leadhound on Nov 19, 2020 20:38:37 GMT -5
For sure aftermarket or altered pawl, pretty sure you have to remove ERH on all New Model Blackhawks and Vaqueros to remove base pin? That may be, perhaps am "misremembering". Though my Flattop .44 Special comes out. Been a while since I had one of these. As to the pawl, I too would guess its aftermarket, but I remember a range buddy insisted that Ruger did install them for a time in a Blackhawk. I aint going to worry about it, just get used to it. The New Model Blackhawk Flat Tops (357, 44 spl, 45 colt) and New Vaqueros (not the 44 mag) are mid frames and are shorter in length. |
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Post by sheriff on Nov 19, 2020 20:39:25 GMT -5
Got one just like it. No free spin pawl and my cylinder comes out w/o removing the ejector rod housing. They're good 'shooters'. You'll like it.
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Post by bobwright on Nov 19, 2020 21:02:55 GMT -5
I have a little problem with the term "free spin pawl" as all Ruger New Model Blackhawks, Super Blackhawks, Bisleys and Single Sixes will spin freely when the loading gate is open. Pre-73 Guns will have to be set at the loading notch but will spin freely.
There is an aftermarket accessory that will allow the cylinder to rotate in either direction. I'm not sure what this is called other than a "reverse spin pawl" maybe? I think the new Wrangler has such a device.
Bob Wright
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Post by nolongcolt on Nov 19, 2020 21:26:38 GMT -5
I have a little problem with the term "free spin pawl" as all Ruger New Model Blackhawks, Super Blackhawks, Bisleys and Single Sixes will spin freely when the loading gate is open. Pre-73 Guns will have to be set at the loading notch but will spin freely. There is an aftermarket accessory that will allow the cylinder to rotate in either direction. I'm not sure what this is called other than a "reverse spin pawl" maybe? I think the new Wrangler has such a device. Bob Wright Yes, I get what you are saying. The so called free spin pawl allows rotation in both directions. And its silent, no clicks. |
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Post by nolongcolt on Nov 19, 2020 21:28:15 GMT -5
Looks like it has been drilled and tapped to create the free spin feature Guess you are referring to the little round thingie on the lower right? I wondered if that was what that was. How would that work? |
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