Plum frame RSS5

[d findley]

This paper was included with some of the early Single Sixes.

[Ruger8r]

Well, I can't imagine anyone sending this looker back.
After reviewing the Reference, it seems that plum colored components were being shipped as late as 1965. So there must have been a lot of outsourced castings in inventory or maybe Pine Tree castings weren't available until then if my speculation about the metal formula is correct.

[JussBad]

Nice snag on the plum gun. As you go along you will see the early .22's and the early .357's will come in different plum colors.

[Ruger8r]

Wow! Just...wow!
I was going to ask for some pics of examples. Those are amazing. Thank you, JussBad.

[Doc4429]

This Blackhawk 44 Magnum (s/n 475) was shipped in December 1956 and has a plum frame. It is not as striking as the frames of the .22 and .357, but kind of neat.

Bill

[Ruger8r]

That is a VERY neat gun to say the least, Bill.

Mine needed a little cleaning (lots of lead fouling around the forcing cone) and it has a couple nicks I hadn't noticed but it's in pretty nice shape. A set of stags bring a little more color to the party and really compliment the gun. The keen-eyed will notice that they are factory knock-offs but I love their unique look. Here are some new photos.