Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this outstanding cap & ball revolver today for a penny-start auction, this is the Ruger Old Army.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: Old Army
Serial: 145-96426
Date of Manufacture: 1999
Caliber: .45
Finish: Satin Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 7 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Adjustable Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Grips with Ruger Medallions
Action: Cap & Ball / Percussion / Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ruger Old Army is a black-powder percussion revolver introduced in 1972 by Sturm, Ruger & Co. and manufactured through 2008. Offered with 7.5-inch or 5.5-inch barrels, it earned a reputation for strength, reliability, and excellent accuracy within the black-powder community. Produced during a resurgence of interest in traditional muzzleloaders, the Old Army distinguished itself by pairing 19th-century ignition with modern engineering. Unlike most percussion revolvers, it was not patterned after a specific historical cap-and-ball design. Instead, it was derived from Ruger’s Blackhawk, itself inspired by the cartridge-firing Colt Single Action Army, the famed “Peacemaker.” As a result, the Old Army incorporates modern features such as coil springs and an investment-cast frame while retaining traditional loose black-powder loading components. Though built around the Blackhawk’s durable action, it takes subtle styling cues from the Spiller & Burr revolver, particularly the elongated frame ahead of the cylinder to house the loading lever assembly. Early models were marked .44 caliber and later .45, though all versions use .457-inch round balls or .454-inch pure lead conicals. Its exceptionally strong frame allows the safe use of heavier black-powder charges than many replicas, enhancing its appeal among shooters who value both historical character and modern durability.
Model: Old Army
Serial: 145-96426
Date of Manufacture: 1999
Caliber: .45
Finish: Satin Stainless Steel
Barrel Length: 7 1/2"
Optics/Sights: Serrated Ramp Front with Adjustable Micrometer Click Rear
Stock/Grips: Smooth Hardwood Grips with Ruger Medallions
Action: Cap & Ball / Percussion / Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ruger Old Army is a black-powder percussion revolver introduced in 1972 by Sturm, Ruger & Co. and manufactured through 2008. Offered with 7.5-inch or 5.5-inch barrels, it earned a reputation for strength, reliability, and excellent accuracy within the black-powder community. Produced during a resurgence of interest in traditional muzzleloaders, the Old Army distinguished itself by pairing 19th-century ignition with modern engineering. Unlike most percussion revolvers, it was not patterned after a specific historical cap-and-ball design. Instead, it was derived from Ruger’s Blackhawk, itself inspired by the cartridge-firing Colt Single Action Army, the famed “Peacemaker.” As a result, the Old Army incorporates modern features such as coil springs and an investment-cast frame while retaining traditional loose black-powder loading components. Though built around the Blackhawk’s durable action, it takes subtle styling cues from the Spiller & Burr revolver, particularly the elongated frame ahead of the cylinder to house the loading lever assembly. Early models were marked .44 caliber and later .45, though all versions use .457-inch round balls or .454-inch pure lead conicals. Its exceptionally strong frame allows the safe use of heavier black-powder charges than many replicas, enhancing its appeal among shooters who value both historical character and modern durability.
Unlike the Blackhawk, the Old Army did not use Ruger’s transfer-bar safety. Instead, it relied on safety notches between each chamber—similar to mid-19th-century cap-and-ball revolvers produced by Remington Arms and Colt's Manufacturing Company. This preserves traditional handling while reflecting Ruger’s longstanding emphasis on strength and practical performance. In the end, the Ruger Old Army occupies a distinct niche: neither a strict historical reproduction nor a purely modern design, but a well-executed bridge between eras that combines frontier-style black-powder shooting with Ruger’s hallmark durability.
Condition/Contents:
Condition/Contents:
This example is in SUPERB condition, showing no evidence of extensive consumer use or handling that we can see. This example will ship with the matching factory-labeled case and all the contents pictured above.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1158536974 |
BidPrice: |
1.25 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-03-08 21:15:00 |
CurrentBid: |
205 |
