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JLA · 05-13-2009, 06:42 PM

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Originally Posted by fleetwood1976

I wanted to quote you because this picture is similar to the single six I picked up this weekend. It was new in box, but more on the new old stock side. he had $389 on it and said 3 Ben Franklins would get it out the door. I did not argue. I did some research and evidentually they didn't make to many vaquero style case hardened single sixes. It has the white grips but with a burned in ruger emblem toward the bottom. I got the 4 5/8 version were the ejector is even with the end of the barrel. I have been longing for a single six for a long time and this one was just perfect. plus I saw a set up just like mine sell for $650 on my favorite auction site. Finally, for once I may have gotten a good deal. Even the sun shines on a dogs ass every now and then.

id like to see it, post up some pics.

XP100 · 05-13-2009, 07:42 PM

Got my pistol license in 1991, got a Smith 28 first. Saw an ad in a local shopper with 4 guns about a year later. When I went to look at them one was a Flat top blackhawk 357 4& 5/8 barrel serial # 1330. Got it for 175.00. It was carried by the original owner when he hunted in the Adirondacks of Northern NY. Blue wear but a good shooter. He passed away and his widow sold all his guns.

JLA · 05-14-2009, 10:23 AM

Parse me a link to it, I keep getting no search results for 'rare single six'

fleetwood1976 · 05-14-2009, 06:27 PM

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Originally Posted by JLA

Parse me a link to it, I keep getting no search results for 'rare single six'

You must think I am a computer wiz. I think it might be easier to post my own pics. Here goes:

fleetwood1976 · 05-14-2009, 06:30 PM

Hey, what do you know it did work. Here is one last pic. With the exception of the special grips they put on it, it looks just like your vaquero. Other than someday picking up a flat top 3 screw I can't think of any other single six I would like as much as this one.

johnlives4christ · 05-14-2009, 11:58 PM

wow, very nice looking gun fleetwood. the single six i have has a lot of finish wear... shoot i could have that sucker case hardened if i ever had it refinished... be worth the money cause it looks so dern good.

Alpo · 05-15-2009, 09:16 AM

John, I don't know if you could. Fleetwood's gun is not casehardened, it is just colored to look like it is. Ruger doesn't caseharden their guns, they apply a finish that looks like casehardening. I've heard that, because their frames are investment cast, instead of forged, they won't take the casehardening. Don't know if that's true, but it's supposed to be the reasoning behind the finish.

fleetwood1976 · 05-15-2009, 10:09 AM

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Originally Posted by Alpo

John, I don't know if you could. Fleetwood's gun is not casehardened, it is just colored to look like it is. Ruger doesn't caseharden their guns, they apply a finish that looks like casehardening. I've heard that, because their frames are investment cast, instead of forged, they won't take the casehardening. Don't know if that's true, but it's supposed to be the reasoning behind the finish.

Correct alpo, I have heard the same thing. If you look at a real case hardened gun it has a lot more color contrast. my heritage is like the rugar only it has even less color. But as far as rugar's go I like this finish the best.

JLA · 05-16-2009, 01:02 AM

Dang, thatn even looks like it has a steel grip frame also. I bet it feels good in your hand. Thats the only reason I bought my vaquero, It just felt gooooood

I have a flattop single six that is on its way to becoming all steel, I am going to order a SBH square back grip frame for it, I pulled the one off my .44 and it fits so im gonna order anothern. I cant stand the aluminum grip frames, they are too light, and the finish doesnt ever match. Nor can I stand the aluminum ejector rod housings, I just like a heavy pistol I guess

johnlives4christ · 05-16-2009, 05:29 PM

well i had no idea on that alpo, thanks for the info.

TheGunClinger · 05-18-2009, 03:07 PM

Stupid question probably but can those aluminum ejector rod housings be replaced with something better?

Alpo · 05-18-2009, 07:36 PM

Yes, a couple of people make steel ejector rod housings for Rugers.
http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...l.aspx?p=19835
http://www.intlmidway.com/intl/eprod...eitemid=609718
http://firingline.consumerise.info/r...or-rod-housing

TheGunClinger · 05-18-2009, 08:17 PM

Thanks Alpo!

05-13-2009, 07:42 PM	#27
XP100 V.I.P. Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Posts: 74	Re: Ruger Blackhawk / Single six Lovers Got my pistol license in 1991, got a Smith 28 first. Saw an ad in a local shopper with 4 guns about a year later. When I went to look at them one was a Flat top blackhawk 357 4& 5/8 barrel serial # 1330. Got it for 175.00. It was carried by the original owner when he hunted in the Adirondacks of Northern NY. Blue wear but a good shooter. He passed away and his widow sold all his guns.

05-14-2009, 10:23 AM	#28
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,298	Re: Ruger Blackhawk / Single six Lovers Parse me a link to it, I keep getting no search results for 'rare single six' __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

05-14-2009, 06:30 PM	#30
fleetwood1976 Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Southern Indiana Contributor Posts: 1,333	Re: Ruger Blackhawk / Single six Lovers Hey, what do you know it did work. Here is one last pic. With the exception of the special grips they put on it, it looks just like your vaquero. Other than someday picking up a flat top 3 screw I can't think of any other single six I would like as much as this one. Attached Images

05-14-2009, 11:58 PM	#31
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Ruger Blackhawk / Single six Lovers wow, very nice looking gun fleetwood. the single six i have has a lot of finish wear... shoot i could have that sucker case hardened if i ever had it refinished... be worth the money cause it looks so dern good.

05-15-2009, 09:16 AM	#32
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,648	Re: Ruger Blackhawk / Single six Lovers John, I don't know if you could. Fleetwood's gun is not casehardened, it is just colored to look like it is. Ruger doesn't caseharden their guns, they apply a finish that looks like casehardening. I've heard that, because their frames are investment cast, instead of forged, they won't take the casehardening. Don't know if that's true, but it's supposed to be the reasoning behind the finish. __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

05-16-2009, 01:02 AM	#34
JLA TFF Moderator/Host Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Heart Of Texas Contributor Posts: 17,298	Re: Ruger Blackhawk / Single six Lovers Dang, thatn even looks like it has a steel grip frame also. I bet it feels good in your hand. Thats the only reason I bought my vaquero, It just felt gooooood I have a flattop single six that is on its way to becoming all steel, I am going to order a SBH square back grip frame for it, I pulled the one off my .44 and it fits so im gonna order anothern. I cant stand the aluminum grip frames, they are too light, and the finish doesnt ever match. Nor can I stand the aluminum ejector rod housings, I just like a heavy pistol I guess __________________ It takes 43 muscles to frown, 17 to smile, and 3 for proper trigger squeeze. The latest caliber or gear is no substitute for experience and skill. Rifles and cartridges don't make hits -- shooters do. Fact of life: After Monday and Tuesday, even the calendar says WTF!

05-16-2009, 05:29 PM	#35
johnlives4christ Former Guest Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Kentucky Posts: 3,828	Re: Ruger Blackhawk / Single six Lovers well i had no idea on that alpo, thanks for the info.

05-18-2009, 03:07 PM	#36
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,378	Re: Ruger Blackhawk / Single six Lovers Stupid question probably but can those aluminum ejector rod housings be replaced with something better? __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.

05-18-2009, 07:36 PM	#37
Alpo Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: NW Florida Posts: 8,648	Re: Ruger Blackhawk / Single six Lovers Yes, a couple of people make steel ejector rod housings for Rugers. http://www.brownells.com/aspx/NS/sto...l.aspx?p=19835 http://www.intlmidway.com/intl/eprod...eitemid=609718 http://firingline.consumerise.info/r...or-rod-housing __________________ Meddle not in the affairs of dragons, for thou art crunchy, and taste good with catsup - George of Lod, Year of Our Lord 297 I always take precautions. Beware the Evil Bullet Fairies.

05-18-2009, 08:17 PM	#38
TheGunClinger Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: SW Florida Contributor Posts: 2,378	Re: Ruger Blackhawk / Single six Lovers Thanks Alpo! __________________ New England Patriots Rule Next year.