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Ruger .357 Brass Frame
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 4:56 pm
by 1SGMAT
Just picked up a Brass Framed.357 BH with no conversion done. I'd say it's right between 80% and 90%.
It has aftermarket Fitz stag grips and the brass frame has the correct Ruger factory markings but no letter.
Fingers crossed that it is actually a b model.
Does anyone know how many 4 5/8 in barrel model's were made with a brass frame?
Re: Ruger .357 Brass Frame
Posted: Sat May 30, 2020 8:53 pm
by flattop44
What is the serial number, I will check John Dougan's s/n list.
Bill
Re: Ruger .357 Brass Frame
Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 6:23 am
by Brass Frame
Is your gun an "Old Model", three screw or a New Model? Your question is posted under New Models. Brass Frame/Lee
Re: Ruger .357 Brass Frame
Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 10:42 am
by flattop44
Its an Old Model according to its serial number but hate to say that its not on John's list.
FT44
Re: Ruger .357 Brass Frame
Posted: Sun May 31, 2020 12:48 pm
by 1SGMAT
Lattop44. Thanks for checking it out. I knew buying it that it was more than likely not one of the original B models but being that it is a factory ruger brass frame casting I am still very happy with the purchase.
It's also my favorite barrel length.
Re: Ruger .357 Brass Frame
Posted: Mon Jun 08, 2020 2:12 pm
by chet15
If your brass frame gun is still in the range of a Brass framed gun, and I'm saying it must have a 31- prefix, then give the factory a call to see if it will letter.
I think John's lists are probably at least 95% complete, but there are guns that letter as brass that do not show up on his lists. Can think of at least a couple BKH41B for example.
And I know for sure all of the brass Old Army's aren't listed.
Chet15
Re: Ruger .357 Brass Frame
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 5:36 am
by flattop44
It's a 30 prefix.
Bill
Re: Ruger .357 Brass Frame
Posted: Tue Jun 09, 2020 2:12 pm
by chet15
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