[Doc44]

Serial number 33, manufactured in January 1957 and shipped in August 1957.

Bill

 

[Gizamo]

Ever seen a grown man cry....

I would put that gun up to the highest level of your collection, Bill...
Truly outstanding. I love your S&W 44 Magnum's but if you were to ever give me a choice of any gun in your wonderful collection, that Sir, would be the one.....

Giz

 

[carl418]

That most certainly is a beauty!

 

[Doc44]

Giz...I have always considered my Ruger 44s to be equal to my S&W 44s. Each has a unique quality about it.

Bill

 

[Gizamo]

That gun certainly begs asking some questions....The earliest guns were typically "somebody guns"...

And yet that one waited 7 months to be shipped. There has to be a story associated with it. Did you ever find out anything about that one's history?

Giz

 

[Doc44]

Giz....I have a list of Subscription Guns. I will check and see if 33 is listed. I also have the Super Blackhawk and will post a picture of it tomorrow.

Bill

 

[jimg11]

That is one wonderful gun. Everyone that you post is wonderful. Just keep posting. Thank you for sharing.

 

[Hunter]

Holy cow!! I just drooled on my keyboard!

 

[DHENRY]

Bill,
A dandy gun!
I often wonder how much different the .44 Blackhawk might have turned out had Bill Ruger stuck with the top-quality, beautifully-grained grips.
While functional, the later 'straight-grain' walnuts sure lacked panache!
Same story with the first SBH's...great grips and case.
Evidentally, the price-point was more important, and hey...Ruger sold tons, didn't they?
Don

 

[Dan M]

Very Nice Bill. I am pretty sure Serial # 34 was just sold to a collector out here in the west. they would make a great pair

Dan

 

[Doc44]

Dan...They would make a great pair .

Bill

 

[Gizamo]

Dan...They would make a great pair .

Bill

Two subscription guns, with one set having the consecutative numbered gun....

Yeah, I'd say that would be pretty nice..... :mrgreen:

Giz

 

[m58]

Once again, Doc's guns and photo skills shine through. Does anyone know how to get the drool out of the keyboard while looking at his guns?