Modified Ruger Single Shot by who
Guy at the range had what was a Ruger single shot. But instead of 6 shots it was 5 shots and chambered for what he called the 41 Special. I looked at on the case headstamp it said 41 Mag but it was clearly shorter than a regular 41 Mag case. Who is doing or did the modifications?
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Do you mean a Ruger Single Sixconverted to 41 special?
Hamilton Bowen has done that.
It isn't cheap.
It may not be cheap but it would be pretty neat to own.0 -
Hamilton Bowen has done that.
It isn't cheap.
There is a picture of one at:
http://www.thehighroad.org/showpost.php?p=6423372&postcount=17
No details about gunsmithing or loads, though.0 -
Sorry, yes it was a single six, not single shot. 0 -
I believe you mean "single action". Probably on a Blackhawk frame as the Single Six wouldn't be able to take the punishment. 0 -
It wasn't the Blackhawk frame, it was smaller. Almost positive it was the single six frame...that was what so amazing. 0 -
Could have been an old 3 screw frame, like Skeeter used to make 44 specials out of.
W.D.0 -
according to this photo, it was factory made.., just my OPINION !!0 -
USN Airdale...if you look closely the .41 is very cleanly stamped compared to the rest of the lettering...it was custom made and clearly is a single six frame...thank you for the picture. 0 -
I just got off the phone with a friend on mine and his Father.The both of them are now retired from Ruger and both said no way did Ruger Manufacture a .41 Spl. on a Single Six frame.My friend was in charge of the Finishing Dept. His Father was a Tool and Die Maker with Ruger for 33 years starting in 1955.In fact he said that the picture shows a different type of cut in the cylinder for the lock up. [:)] 0 -
According to the Bowen site, they mark the gun to in a style emulate the factory markings. Also, I think the only place Ruger placed caliber markings was on the barrels. 0
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