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RUGER STAINLESS NON-PREFIX OLD ARMY REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:375.00 USD Estimated At:750.00 - 1,000.00 USD
RUGER STAINLESS NON-PREFIX OLD ARMY REVOLVER.

Cal. 44. S# 558. Bbl. 7 1/2" with blued serrated blade sight; black frame mounted adjustable rear. Scarce variation mfg. 1975 without "warning marks" or S# prefix as done only 1975 and 1976 before BATF mandated the prefix even though it's a muzzleloading firearm. Listed as 44 cal.; Ruger varied in naming cal. as 44 or 45 yet all used .457 ball. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: original box (sunlight faded), 10-9-74 manual, packaged nipple wrench and "SPECIAL" invoice (5-13-75) from Ruger to Sports World of Monroe, CT.; "delivered by F. Oliver". CONDITION: all aspects near excellent including bore; appears new and unfired. PROVENANCE STATEMENT: Estate collection of Thomas F. Wolfinger. (01-22205/NW). ANTIQUE. $750-1000.