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Post by rjm52 on Dec 16, 2021 15:46:14 GMT -5
...although I didn't intend to be. Was a very clean 1974/5 vintage Ruger Blackhawk on one of the auction site a couple of weeks ago. It was "advertised" as a .45 ACP which is what I have been looking for as I have tons of brass...and one whole box of .45 Colt in the house. Anyway, I was the only bidder and got it for cheap money but when I asked the Seller about it he checked and it turned out it was really a .45 Colt. He offered to nix the deal and give me good feedback but since it was in such nice condition and had the barrel marking I like I told him to send it anyway. As a gesture of appreciation he said he would pick up the postage... Picked the gun up a little while ago...hardly a turn line and apparently very well taken care of. Already talked to Ruger about getting a second cylinder installed... Friend is giving me two hundred pieces of brass and I have dies and bullets... Maybe I'll end up liking it....    Here is a link to the rest of the pics... www.24hourcampfire.com/ubbthreads/ubbthreads.php/galleries/16730139#Post16730139Bob...the 4T1 Guy... |
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Post by Deleted on Dec 16, 2021 15:48:59 GMT -5
Nice. I can't stop buying 45 colts. It's my favorite cartridge. Currently have 8 of them, all Ruger.
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Post by squawberryman on Dec 16, 2021 15:56:16 GMT -5
Interesting, I though the warning label and transfer bar came at the same time.
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Post by rjm52 on Dec 16, 2021 16:02:57 GMT -5
New Model started in 1973 I believe and the warning came in 1977. The 1976 was marked the same as this one but had the Liberty markings on the top of the barrel. 77 started the WARNING...
About 15 years ago I had Liberty marked 4 5/8" guns in .45 Colt, .41 Magnum and .357 Magnum...sold all of them...
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Post by Encore64 on Dec 16, 2021 16:09:14 GMT -5
You can't go wrong with a 45 Colt...
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Post by bullseye on Dec 16, 2021 16:22:20 GMT -5
Excellent! 45 ACP cylinders are out there, I'm sure one will come along & then you can enjoy both.
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Post by bigmuddy on Dec 16, 2021 17:51:27 GMT -5
Very nice Bob
I like the pre-warning NM’s. I’ve had a 7 1/2” convertible for a long time. Looked long and hard to find one with 4 5/8”. As a “bonus”, for me anyway, it has countersunk cylinder too. I’m gonna bet you end up liking that 45 Colt just fine.
Dan
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Post by sixshot on Dec 16, 2021 19:47:56 GMT -5
Nice grab Bob, you will be pleasantly surprised. Easy on the back end & speaks with authority on the front end.
Dick
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Post by contender on Dec 16, 2021 21:38:41 GMT -5
As Dick has said,, I think you'll be pleasantly surprised. In fact,, once you try it,, it'll be very hard to wipe the smile off your face.
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Post by rjm52 on Dec 16, 2021 21:49:23 GMT -5
Thanks for all your positive comments...
Just got done "cleaning" it...as there wasn't much to clean. There were three little spots of what looked like bluing "smudge". With some oil with 0000 steel wool made it look like new...
If it had a box it could just about pass as new. Ya gotta wonder where this has been sitting for the past 45 years...maybe I'll ask the dealer I got it from...
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Post by rjm52 on Dec 17, 2021 5:47:28 GMT -5
Heard from the Seller...it was from a large collection that had was owned by a gunsmith who died a few years ago. The gunsmith's son contacted him to have the collection evaluated and the Seller bought a few of guns from the collection before they were auctioned off by a local auction company... It was unknown how long the gun had been in the collection but apparently was never carried or shot.
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Post by bigbore5 on Dec 17, 2021 8:20:38 GMT -5
Good score. You'll love it. My combo 45 has a Ronnie Wells Hager BB5 grip frame with custom buckeye burl Chigs grips, sbh hammer, and lca rear sight. It's becoming my go to piece very quickly. Loaded with a 255rnfp over a stiff load of Heavy Pistol, recoil is negligible, but it hits hard. Both my cylinders have their throats perfectly opened by Fermin. You should have him do yours.
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Post by x101airborne on Dec 17, 2021 15:57:57 GMT -5
New Model started in 1973 I believe and the warning came in 1977. The 1976 was marked the same as this one but had the Liberty markings on the top of the barrel. 77 started the WARNING... About 15 years ago I had Liberty marked 4 5/8" guns in .45 Colt, .41 Magnum and .357 Magnum...sold all of them... And ya know what? My phone didn't ring. LOL. If you decide to sell this 45, please do let me know. |
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Post by rjm52 on Dec 17, 2021 20:10:56 GMT -5
...where have I head that one before...  |
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Post by drycreek on Dec 17, 2021 20:47:01 GMT -5
Good snag, and it does look new. I won’t get rid of my Bisley .45 Colt until I don’t need it any more. Mine was shortened to 5” before I bought it, mighty handy length to pack.
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