So many Ruger Old Armies for sale lately

[hangfire11]

Whoka, sent you a PM

 

[JIMYJAC]

I do not shoot mine enough…View attachment 18316
It does have some holster rash as you can see..

Although I have never owned a ROA I have sold some pieces I did not shoot enough and I regret that now.

 

[sheriffjohn]

Remember the magazine ad when the ROA first came out - youngster had killed a cougar with his ROA. Odd how some things stick in your brain.

 

[Whokalouie]

Yep, I do. Can't remember if I bought my first one before or after the ad. Serial number under the first 1050.

Returned PM to hangfire

 

[pacecars]

I REALLY like mine. A LOT!

 

[Snake Pleskin]

I REALLY like mine. A LOT!

fine looking pistol

 

[AfricaDouble]

Muzzleloader For has a few often for reasonable prices.

My 5” fixed site isn’t going anywhere… except a tanker holster while hunting with my Double 58 Kodiak or Stainless Gm Lrh Cougar. Nice accessory.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

This one just gave me a good laugh.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/978665779And this very collectible Old Navy can be yours for only $1850.

 

[drpatton]

Does it say on the frame "Dixie Old Army?"
When the seller believes he is selling a revolver with a Sweatshirt.

 

[Splitear]

This one just gave me a good laugh.
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/978665779And this very collectible Old Navy can be yours for only $1850.
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The guy is a natural salesman. He garners interest by identifying the gun as a model that doesn’t exist, and the only description is “sold as is in photos” referring you to all 2 photos of the gun. I’m surprised it’s still available.

 

[LAUDY1962]

I love my Ruger old Army. I am shooting KO's bullet out of mine and it is awesome.

 

[Hausser1]

I REALLY like mine. A LOT!

Clements Custom?

 

[The long rider]

I have always loved the old model guns and the Old Army is favorite cap & ball gun. here is an early model stainless one that I fit a New Model Super grip frame and Elephant Ivory grips I carved from blanks. I paid more for the ivory than I did for the gun. In 1972 when Ruger started making them they retailed for $99.00

 

[Meggadeath]

The guy is a natural salesman. He garners interest by identifying the gun as a model that doesn’t exist, and the only description is “sold as is in photos” referring you to all 2 photos of the gun. I’m surprised it’s still available.

I actually asked about this "Old Navy" when it was first posted. I was told that the error was due to sales staff, but that was a couple of cycles ago and it still hasn't been corrected. The "cheesy grips" don't help much either.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

I actually asked about this "Old Navy" when it was first posted. I was told that the error was due to sales staff, but that was a couple of cycles ago and it still hasn't been corrected. The "cheesy grips" don't help much either.

Im pretty sure its just a ploy to get people calling or emailing him. “No such thing as bad publicity”. Did he try to sell you anything else?

 

[Meggadeath]

Im pretty sure its just a ploy to get people calling or emailing him. “No such thing as bad publicity”. Did he try to sell you anything else?

No, but the seller did take the time to explain the "error." No further contact was necessary.

 

[user 23626]

IMHO they DO resemble my 1858 orig Remington cap & ball. I bought one years ago even before I started pursuing black powder 'cause I collect Ruger wheel guns like my 38-40/10mm and my 357 maximums just had to have one. (I know, I've posted these before). Glad I did, great shooting revolver.

 

[michiganmuzzy]

I have always loved the old model guns and the Old Army is favorite cap & ball gun. here is an early model stainless one that I fit a New Model Super grip frame and Elephant Ivory grips I carved from blanks. I paid more for the ivory than I did for the gun. In 1972 when Ruger started making them they retailed for $99.00

Wish you had pics of that modification. I’ve heard of a couple others doing that too. Was it a lot of work? Any special machining?

 

[drpatton]

In 1972 when Ruger started making them they retailed for $99.00

According to the CPI Inflation Calculator, $99 in 1972 is now over $700

 

[morehops]

Us old guys need to get rid of stuff. High prices are a good motivator.