Guns for Sale - Blued Ruger Old Army .44 Cal. -- Single Action Revolver 1972 (Millett Collection)

Seller's Description:
LSB#: 111202LM25

Make: Ruger

Model: Old Army

Serial Number: 140-03973

Year of Manufacture: 1972. This is a first year of production for this gun.

Caliber: .44 Cap and Ball

Action Type: Single Action Percussion Revolver

Markings: The top of the barrel is marked “Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc., Southport Conn. U.S.A.”. The left side of the frame is marked “Ruger Old Army” and the right side has the serial number.

Barrel Length: 7 ½”

Sights / Optics: The gun is mounted with a raised blade front sight and Ruger adjustable rear sight.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are wood with Ruger medallions. The grips show just a few minor nicks from use. The grips rate in about fine overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue

Finish Originality: All Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some minor fouling but no apparent erosion.

Overall Condition: This gun retains about 70% of its metal finish. The cylinder has turned “brownish” and shows some discoloration and surface frosting, as does the hammer. The ram rod has some finish loss. There is smooth metal, but some finish loss on the right side of the trigger guard. There are some nicks on the left side of the frame, at the ramrod and a few small spots of pinprick erosion on the right side of the frame at the ramrod. The screw heads are sharp and undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall, this gun rates in about Good condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this gun. The ramrod removal screw is very tight and we did not remove it.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None. This gun is from the collection of Medal Of Honor Recipient, Lewis Millett. A certificate stating this and listing the gun by serial number will be included.

Our Assessment: This is a first year production Ruger, which may not have meant anything 20 years ago, but with Ruger’s finally entering their collecting prime, should be enticing the the collector. This gun started the revolution of returning to cap and ball percussion revolvers, with a quality built firearm, far superior to anything else available – including the Colts! Those who compete with percussion guns covet these old Rugers. This is a fun gun to shoot. They don’t make them anymore. . This gun is from the collection of Medal Of Honor Recipient, Lewis Millett. A certificate stating this and listing the gun by serial number will be included.

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This gun can be sold to anyone 18 years of age with valid ID. This handgun is classified as an antique.

Payment and Shipping Instructions:

Shipping:

USPS or UPS Insured shipping will cost $20

Your item will be shipped within 1 week of receipt of good funds, usually the next day. You will receive an automatic notification with a tracking number upon shipment, to let you know that we have received funds. If you are in Southern California, you are welcome to pick your item up and complete the transfer at our shop in Simi Valley (M-F, 8-5).

This gun can only be shipped to a verified adult, and it will be shipped from an FFL. It is your responsibility to ensure that the gun is legal to own and receive in your area. Please include a copy of your driver’s license with payment; this is for proof of age. We are FFL dealers and comply with all Federal, State and local laws.

Payment:

Full payment on non-layaway items is required within 14 days. We accept Cashiers Checks, Money Orders, Cash and Personal Checks. No Credit Cards or electronic payments are accepted. To help us properly apply your payment, please indicate what item you have purchased when payment and/or FFL are sent. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.

CA Sales tax applies to CA buyers (7.25%).

Layaways are offered on all items, requiring a 20% non refundable down payment within 7 days of the auction’s close and the balance within 60 days. We do not require prior notice to place an item on the layaway. No returns are accepted on layaway items and the item will be considered abandoned after 60 days.

Successful Bidder Instructions:

You will be invoiced by the morning following the sale. This invoice will include totals for the sale and all instructions.

If you win an item and are not willing or able to complete the sale, you will be liable for 5% of the sale price.

Returns (less shipping) are accepted within 3 days of when the item is delivered with signature confirmation. Returns are very costly for both the buyer and for us, so please ask all of your questions before bidding and please be sure you can legally purchase this item.

Please leave feedback when the gun is happily received, we will leave feedback in return. If you are not satisfied, for any reason, please contact us before leaving negative or neutral feedback. (805) 285-0715

No gun should be fired without being examined by a competent gunsmith.

THIS AUCTION HAS CLOSED.