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*SOLD* Ruger Old Army .45 Stainless 5 1/2" *HEAD TURNING PERCUSSION REVOLVER*
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Ruger Old Army is a black-powder percussion revolver introduced in 1972 by the Sturm, Ruger company and manufactured through 2008. Models were made with a 7.5" and a 5.5 inch barrel. The Ruger Old Army revolver is unusual in that, unlike most percussion revolvers on the market, it was not based on a historical design but was a modification of Ruger's Blackhawk model, which was itself based upon the cartridge-firing Colt Peacemaker. The Old Army revolver accordingly i
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Mar 3rd 2025
*SOLD* 1967 Colt Single Action Army .45 colt 5.5" *ALAMO CASED SET COMMEMORATIVE*
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The Colt Single Action Army (SAA), also known as the Colt .45 or Colt Peacemaker, is an iconic revolver that has become a symbol of the American West since its introduction in 1873 by Samuel Colt. Developed to meet the U.S. Army's demand for a reliable sidearm, its single-action mechanism required the hammer to be manually cocked before firing, providing faster, more reliable shots suitable for both military and civilian use. The SAA was adopted by the Army and became st
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Feb 11th 2025