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by Blackhawk41
Thu Mar 23, 2023 2:00 am
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: '72 Super Bearcat
Replies: 4
Views: 10316

Re: '72 Super Bearcat

Thanks, guys, it's rewarding to find those "budget" guns that may need a bit of attention and turn them into a nice piece on the cheap. The cylinder from the parts bag is in great condition and I gotta admit that it's very tempting to have someone like Bobby Tyler convert it to .22 Mag and...
by Blackhawk41
Tue Mar 21, 2023 1:51 am
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: '72 Super Bearcat
Replies: 4
Views: 10316

'72 Super Bearcat

Not long ago I came to the realization that the lack of having a Bearcat is not a good thing. After checking around I ended up bidding on this unconverted 1972 (my birth year, it just so happens) and won it for a very attractive price. It had some cosmetic issues such as chipped grips, marred ejecto...
by Blackhawk41
Sun Feb 05, 2023 12:44 am
Forum: Ruger Questions
Topic: 2 Millionth Blackhawk
Replies: 7
Views: 15955

Re: 2 Millionth Blackhawk

Most unfortunately not me!
by Blackhawk41
Sun Feb 05, 2023 12:42 am
Forum: Single Actions, 1953-1973
Topic: 1959 "stretch"
Replies: 4
Views: 10869

1959 "stretch"

Yesterday I brought home my latest acquisition; this 10.5" unconverted 1959 .44 Mag. It was absolutely filthy and I spent perhaps 2 hours doing a complete teardown/cleaning job last night. It's quite the beast! https://i.ibb.co/SKxWk7R/1959-44-Mag-Blackhawk-10-5.jpg https://i.ibb.co/F6mJD9d/195...