Flattop Blackhawk 50th anniversary matched set

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Flattop Blackhawk 50th anniversary matched set

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I just bought a matched serial number set of the 50th anniversary Blackhawks in a display case. I know that when Ruger released the 50th 357 Mags in 2005 they held a few back and combined them with the 50th 44 Mags that were released in 2006 with matching serial numbers. They went out in December of 2006 in a display case but have no idea how many were put out. I talked to Ruger and they don't know either. Does anyone have any information about them? I do have a copy of the release from Ruger introducing them.
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Sir,
The NM .357 Mag. FT's cased sets with matching serial numbers began with #520-09632 thru #520-16828 range.
With the .44 Mag. starting with #870-0932 thru #870-16828, Around 1000 sets produced. A few collectors have managed to pair up the early #89-XXXXX .44 Mags. with early .357 Mag. guns.
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That is a great set of 50th Ann Rugers. Nice addition to your collection.
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Thank you for the information Terry, much appreciated. Thanks Bill, nothing like your flattops but it'll do.
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I have heard that there were to be only 1000 produced. But I also heard that you could buy the case separately?? :?

So as with all things Ruger we will never no for sure how many or what they produce. :o That is what makes Ruger collecting so interesting. :D

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67stingray wrote: Thu Sep 27, 2018 9:27 pm Thank you for the information Terry, much appreciated. Thanks Bill, nothing like your flattops but it'll do.
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O M CRAZY wrote: Fri Sep 28, 2018 10:49 am I have heard that there were to be only 1000 produced. But I also heard that you could buy the case separately?? :?

So as with all things Ruger we will never no for sure how many or what they produce. :o That is what makes Ruger collecting so interesting. :D

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Yeah that being said I did pick up one of the display cases for a really good price a while back so who knows. If what your collecting makes you happy and you don't get ripped off I guess that's all that matters.
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Nice, had an un-matched pair without the case, but they both got traded off to one of our members here. Sort of wish they still lived here. 2 Beatcat 50ths followed these to the same place.
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