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Re: Plum frame RSS5
Posted: Mon Dec 14, 2020 8:22 am
by d findley
This paper was included with some of the early Single Sixes.
Re: Plum frame RSS5
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 1:00 pm
by 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.
Re: Plum frame RSS5
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 1:47 pm
by JussBad
Re: Plum frame RSS5
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 3:44 pm
by Ruger8r
Wow! Just...wow!
I was going to ask for some pics of examples. Those are amazing. Thank you, JussBad.
Re: Plum frame RSS5
Posted: Tue Dec 15, 2020 5:33 pm
by 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
Re: Plum frame RSS5
Posted: Tue Jan 19, 2021 10:54 pm
by 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.
