Ruger Old Armys

[Doc Hurd #12379]

I found these at a gun show today.

Each gun has two cylinders and each cylinder is serial numbered for the gun it belongs to.  I’ve never seen this before was this something you could special order?

 Thanks 

Doc

[Warden Callaway]

Lucky dowg! 

 

Now see if your lucky holds out to find caps, powder and balls.

 

 

[The Original Lumpy Gritz]

Custom fitting, Ruger wouldn't do it.

Good find!

OLG 

[Desert Pete SASS #42168]

Well before the 5 1/2 ROAs folks marked their cylinders because they are not completely interchangeable.  Matching serial numbers is a bit much, but it serves the purpose.

[Tequila Shooter]

Are you selling them?  

[Old Man Graybeard]

Are you going to take a walk on the dark side now Doc??

 

[Doc Hurd #12379]

No I'm not selling them at this time, thanks.  Greybeard I might stray to the black side.

[Singin' Sue 71615]

6 hours ago, Old Man Graybeard said:

Are you going to take a walk on the dark side now Doc??

 

I may need to hire you to teach me to load cap n ball...we own several.

Does Shanley know how...you bet.

Should I try to let him teach me??? Not on your life...I enjoy being married to the man!

[Tequila Shooter]

29 minutes ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said:

I may need to hire you to teach me to load cap n ball...we own several.

Does Shanley know how...you bet.

Should I try to let him teach me??? Not on your life...I enjoy being married to the man!

 

It’s easy, powder, wad, ball, press, repeat till you got 5 done, cap the loaded ones and you’re ready to shoot. 

 

[Singin' Sue 71615]

26 minutes ago, Tequila Shooter said:

 

It’s easy, powder, wad, ball, press, repeat till you got 5 done, cap the loaded ones and you’re ready to shoot. 

 

"I am NO caveman!"

I will still want my big buddy to walk me through a few times!

[Tucker McNeely]

Doc,  quick go buy a lottery ticket.  Don’t hesitate to contact me if you have questions. Tucker.

[Tucker McNeely]

1 hour ago, Singin' Sue 71615 said:

I may need to hire you to teach me to load cap n ball...we own several.

Does Shanley know how...you bet.

Should I try to let him teach me??? Not on your life...I enjoy being married to the man!

Sue, feel free to contact me also.  Tucker

[Doc Hurd #12379]

I did buy a lottery ticket just now thanks Tucker

[Doc Hurd #12379]

I may want to find a set of lowered hammers if anybody has an extra set

[Painted Mohawk SASS 77785]

Get ay' Doc..Long time no speak !!

That's a superset of ROA's..cheers 'Mohawk

[Warden Callaway]

35 minutes ago, Doc Hurd #12379 said:

I did buy a lottery ticket just now thanks Tucker

 

Before you go to the expense of lower hammers,  try switching out the grip panels for some slimmer ones.  I found and installed these on my ROA and it made a world of difference.  They are Ruger grips, maybe off a NMV.

 

[Doc Hurd #12379]

Thanks Warden I have some of those and will give it a try.  I like the look too!

 

[Doc Hurd #12379]

2 hours ago, Painted Mohawk SASS 77785 said:

Get ay' Doc..Long time no speak !!

That's a superset of ROA's..cheers 'Mohawk

Hello Mohawk yes it's been a long time, too long!  We had a lot of fun that year and it would be great to shoot with you again.  Take care my friend and I hope all is well with you and your family.

Doc

[Doc Hurd #12379]

3 hours ago, Tequila Shooter said:

 

It’s easy, powder, wad, ball, press, repeat till you got 5 done, cap the loaded ones and you’re ready to shoot. 

 

Hi Sue I will be glad to help you with that, but I need to learn myself first!

Doc 

[Tequila Shooter]

@Doc Hurd #12379 I’ve got a pair of these checkered ones on my ROAs and really like them, they fit my hand well.  Eagle Grips

[Parson Remington]

Doc,

 

Very nice.  I am jealous.  Been missing you at Powder Creek.  

[Sedalia Dave]

Eagle Gunfighter grips for an Old Model Vaquero will fit perfectly. The thinner panels make reaching the hammer a lot easier.

[Frederick Jackson Turner]

Holy Grail stuff, there, cowboy.  Good on ya!

 

Cheers,

FJT

[Doc Hurd #12379]

20 hours ago, Parson Remington said:

Doc,

 

Very nice.  I am jealous.  Been missing you at Powder Creek.  

Thanks Parson, I miss you both too!

[Doc Hurd #12379]

19 hours ago, Sedalia Dave said:

Eagle Gunfighter grips for an Old Model Vaquero will fit perfectly. The thinner panels make reaching the hammer a lot easier.

Yes Gunfighter grips would be great!

[Wallaby Damned]

Egads! That’s a nice score there. As to loading, it’s dead simple. powder, ball, grease. Done. 
 

Cleaning is even easier once you learn about Ballistol and “moose milk” (ballistol:water mixed 1:10).