- #Ruger blackhawk 41 mag serial numbers serial numbers
- #Ruger blackhawk 41 mag serial numbers serial number
To say that Super BlackHawk grip frame are different from Blackhawk isn't 100% accurate- at least with New Model versions. And then there are Hunter or Bisley grip frames as well. Over 5.5" tend to have the squared knuckle 'dragoon' type trigger guard. 5.5" and shorter tend to use the same grip frame as the regular Blackhawk. I do know that there are two different Super Blackhawk grip frames. However, I don't know if this was in relation to black powder revolvers, or to all revolvers, or if Ruger adapted their brass frame to handle the pressure- better than others did. I seem to recall warnings about use of brass grip frames on single-action revolvers and 'max' loads- as in, the brass frame may not handle it well. The only knowledge I have is more of a question than definitive knowledge: Are the brass grip frames as strong as the aluminum or steel ones? I don't know anything specific to Ruger brass grip frames. I have the new models of the Ruger single- actions: no old models. Unfortunately, the individual who originally spoke to me about the subject is no longer alive to ask again.Įdit: After posting I did a quick search, and there does seem to be some additional information available. But that's the best I can do, and I can't guarantee the accuracy of the information I provided since it's second hand. I was hoping someone with better knowledge than myself would chime in with more accurate information. There may also exist some brass Blackhawk grip frames that were supplied by other companies. Those will not bring nearly the same premium as one originally supplied with a brass grip frame by Ruger. Since Ruger also supplied individual brass grip frames, some owners and gunsmiths replaced the aluminum grip frames with brass ones on some Blackhawks. And I'm not knowledgeable enough to know how that's accurately determined. But realizing the premium also necessitates some evidence that Ruger actually originally built a given Blackhawk with the brass grip frame. Original models built and shipped with brass grip frames will bring significant premiums to Ruger collectors. I believe there might have even been some sort of model number suffix or marking on the original boxes indicating a brass grip frame on some of them. Subsequent to those models being built, at least one individual was able to examine Ruger records and "authenticate" certain models, by serial number, that were built and shipped by Ruger with brass grip frames. The brass grip frame ones weren't really marketed as a distinct model, so production numbers weren't well kept. Ruger also sold small numbers of individual brass grip frames. Models with brass grip frames were supplied in very limited numbers, and I believe the brass grip frames were used for a short time because of a shortage of aluminum ones. And in some cases, models may be stored for a length of time before they are shipped.A Ruger collector once told me a little about the brass grip frame old models.
#Ruger blackhawk 41 mag serial numbers serial number
Also, within a model family the same serial number prefix may be used to produce a variety of different models, all in the same block of serial numbers.
#Ruger blackhawk 41 mag serial numbers serial numbers
There are occasions when blocks of serial numbers have been manufactured out of sequence, sometimes years later. Ruger does not produce firearms in serial number order. It is not necessarily the very first serial number shipped, but it can be used to determine the approximate year your Ruger firearm was shipped. This number should be used as a point of reference only. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for the indicated year. Beginning Serial Number: Years of Production:
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