Ruger Old Army .44cal – 1988, 7 1/2” BARREL, 99%, MIRROR BORE, HOLSTER

The Ruger Old Army may be the finest percussion revolver ever built, taking the strength and modern metallurgy of Ruger’s single-action frames and applying it to the classic cap and ball revolver format. Built on the same rugged action as the Blackhawk, with coil springs throughout instead of the flat, breakage-prone springs found on 19th century examples, the Old Army was designed to be shot hard and to hold up to a lifetime of black powder use without complaint. This example, serial number 145-60335, produced in 1988 by Ruger, is in superb overall condition. It retains 99% of its original blue finish on all parts with some admiration marks. The mechanics function as expected and the single-action trigger breaks crisply at 4 pounds. The 7 1/2” barrel features a bright mirror bore and appears to have seen only two or three cylinders of use. Included with this Old Army is a Civil War style leather holster. Whether you’re looking for a dependable black powder six-shooter, or a collector who appreciates Ruger’s finest achievement in the percussion revolver world, this Old Army would serve you well. Specifications and pictures are below. Thanks for looking!