Just picked up a Ruger SBH 44 mag 3 screw today - The Firearms Forum

76Highboy · 07-23-2012, 08:51 PM

I went into a gun shop today and found some good stuff. First off I found eight L.E. Wilson head space gauges in like new condition with no rust and I got them for $2.50 a piece. Here is a link so you can see what they are. they normally run in the neighborhood of $25.00 a piece.

http://www.lewilson.com/casegage.html

Then I found a pristine Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 magnum 3 screw. The serial number is 26XXX and I looked the serial number up and found it was produced in 1961. The bluing is fabulous and it has been a long time since I have found one this nice. The original grips are almost excellent except for the Ruger emblem of the right side has had the black flake off. The bluing has minimal wear. The front left side of the barrel indicates it was probably taken in and out of a run rug and not a holster because there is no bluing missing on the cylinder that would show holster wear. The drag lines on the cylinder are minimal. It has not had the transfer bar installed.

I collect these revolvers and to me they are the best. I grew up hunting with them and at a young age I became addicted to them. So, I bought it.

My wife was totally cool with my purchase. She understands that I try to buy responsibly and she respects the fact that I collect the old Ruger 3 screws.

Here are some pics.

76Highboy · 07-23-2012, 08:54 PM

Here's a few more.

gunguy25 · 07-23-2012, 08:58 PM

Beautiful Revolver, love the Rugers.

76Highboy · 07-23-2012, 09:15 PM

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Originally Posted by gunguy25

Beautiful Revolver, love the Rugers.

Thanks gunguy.

sting75ray · 07-23-2012, 09:24 PM

Great looking 3 screw Bro.

76Highboy · 07-23-2012, 09:26 PM

Thanks stingray. There is nothing better than finding a neat old revolver that someone didn't want.

Zane71464 · 07-24-2012, 12:35 AM

Nice Highboy, ya dont come across the 3 screw that often in that good of shape!

76Highboy · 07-24-2012, 07:16 AM

Thanks Zane. I can't wait ti shoot this one.

07-23-2012, 08:51 PM	#1
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,094	Just picked up a Ruger SBH 44 mag 3 screw today I went into a gun shop today and found some good stuff. First off I found eight L.E. Wilson head space gauges in like new condition with no rust and I got them for $2.50 a piece. Here is a link so you can see what they are. they normally run in the neighborhood of $25.00 a piece. http://www.lewilson.com/casegage.html Then I found a pristine Ruger Super Blackhawk 44 magnum 3 screw. The serial number is 26XXX and I looked the serial number up and found it was produced in 1961. The bluing is fabulous and it has been a long time since I have found one this nice. The original grips are almost excellent except for the Ruger emblem of the right side has had the black flake off. The bluing has minimal wear. The front left side of the barrel indicates it was probably taken in and out of a run rug and not a holster because there is no bluing missing on the cylinder that would show holster wear. The drag lines on the cylinder are minimal. It has not had the transfer bar installed. I collect these revolvers and to me they are the best. I grew up hunting with them and at a young age I became addicted to them. So, I bought it. My wife was totally cool with my purchase. She understands that I try to buy responsibly and she respects the fact that I collect the old Ruger 3 screws. Here are some pics. Attached Images -->

07-23-2012, 08:54 PM	#2
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,094	Re: Just picked up a Ruger SBH 44 mag 3 screw today Here's a few more. Attached Images

07-23-2012, 08:58 PM	#3
gunguy25 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: TN Contributor Posts: 883	Re: Just picked up a Ruger SBH 44 mag 3 screw today Beautiful Revolver, love the Rugers.

07-23-2012, 09:24 PM	#5
sting75ray Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: Oklahoma Posts: 1,093	Re: Just picked up a Ruger SBH 44 mag 3 screw today Great looking 3 screw Bro. __________________ [IMG][/IMG]

07-23-2012, 09:26 PM	#6
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,094	Re: Just picked up a Ruger SBH 44 mag 3 screw today Thanks stingray. There is nothing better than finding a neat old revolver that someone didn't want.

07-24-2012, 12:35 AM	#7
Zane71464 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Ohio NRA Member Contributor Posts: 5,415	Re: Just picked up a Ruger SBH 44 mag 3 screw today Nice Highboy, ya dont come across the 3 screw that often in that good of shape! __________________ Two Words; "Simple Man", song by Charlie Daniels sums up my thoughts on a "few things"!

07-24-2012, 07:16 AM	#8
76Highboy Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Meridian, Idaho Contributor Posts: 7,094	Re: Just picked up a Ruger SBH 44 mag 3 screw today Thanks Zane. I can't wait ti shoot this one.