Post by edk on Apr 5, 2011 17:52:29 GMT -5
Was at my local shop today and there it was in the case with all the other single actions. A 44 magnum with what looked like a 7-1/2" barrel. It was in good condition with only some wear at the muzzle and a minor mark here or there - not much of a cylinder line. The face of the cylinder was very clean. It locked up OK - better than the Rugers pulled out to compare it with but nothing really special. While there was no endshake I noticed the cylinder wobbled on the pin a bit. Dropping out the cylinder one could see the ratchet was very crisp not seeming to to be worked by the hand much. The base pin was very tight in the frame so it seems the clearance was between the pin and cylinder. Barrel and forcing cone looked good.
Re-installing the cylinder and admiring the sixgun it had a nice bluing contrasting with the case hardened finish on the frame. The bottom of the grip frame was engraved “Don’t Tread On Me” suggesting 1976-78 manufacture per Lee's article. An interesting topstrap with a groove running down the center combined with an adjustable rear sight made me think of the fixed-sighted Rugers we see converted with an adjustable rear. The grips were the worst part but thankfully they are the easiest to deal with.
No I didn't buy it but it made my trip to the shop much more interesting - likely the highlight. Thanks to Lee for raising the awareness of these interesting single actions. I might not enjoy an Abilene and Seville if it were not for this site.
Re-installing the cylinder and admiring the sixgun it had a nice bluing contrasting with the case hardened finish on the frame. The bottom of the grip frame was engraved “Don’t Tread On Me” suggesting 1976-78 manufacture per Lee's article. An interesting topstrap with a groove running down the center combined with an adjustable rear sight made me think of the fixed-sighted Rugers we see converted with an adjustable rear. The grips were the worst part but thankfully they are the easiest to deal with.
No I didn't buy it but it made my trip to the shop much more interesting - likely the highlight. Thanks to Lee for raising the awareness of these interesting single actions. I might not enjoy an Abilene and Seville if it were not for this site.
