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Here's a couple of the .380 Rim revolvers (.38 S&W cartridge in the US). Flattop 44 will recognize them

Top is a SDA-384L, Bottom is a SS-382L Both probably overrun guns from the contract Ruger had with India. Both have the box, papers, shipper, plastic and special paper they sealed the box in before putting it in the shipper.
I added to the military collection a couples months ago with a NIB SDA-84L (.38 Spl), again probably an overrun from the US military contract. It came with everything AND a new/unused military shoulder holser that would have been used to carry it. The holster even has the government NSN (National Stock Number) stamped into it.

Really like the SS-382L, although both are really interesting.

Man yeah I recognize them, looks like you are taking real good care of them! Great complete packages!
FfT44

.380 Rim ammo shipped from the Government of India, for testing in revolvers, to Sturm, Ruger & Co., 1985. 12 round boxs.

I've had a chance to buy one of the 4-inch models locally but man oh man the guys way high on his price. Always frustrating to see one that's just way out of reason.

You got some nice one's there! Good for you!

Just learning...cool stuff. How many military orders did Ruger fill in the DA? Is there a place to get a list? Just trying to start building a collection.

Thanks!

The best thing you can do if you are starting a collection is to join the Red Eagle News Exchange. When you join, you will receive a copy of the Ruger Reference Manual which is the bible for collecting Rugers.

Here's who to contact: Red Eagle News Exchange
c/o Chad Hiddleson
1945 Clover Ave.
Perry, IA 50220
(515) 428-8276

This will give you everything you want to know about Rugers.

Ron,

I appreciate you passing Chad's contact info along. I look forward to joining and getting the book.

Best,

Michael