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.
Ruger .380 Rim DA's
Ruger .380 Rim DA's
Ron
USAF Ret (E-8, SMSgt)
NRA Patron
USAF Ret (E-8, SMSgt)
NRA Patron
Re: Ruger .380 Rim DA's
Really like the SS-382L, although both are really interesting.
Re: Ruger .380 Rim DA's
Man yeah I recognize them, looks like you are taking real good care of them! Great complete packages!
FfT44
FfT44
Re: Ruger .380 Rim DA's
.380 Rim ammo shipped from the Government of India, for testing in revolvers, to Sturm, Ruger & Co., 1985. 12 round boxs.
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Re: Ruger .380 Rim DA's
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!
You got some nice one's there! Good for you!
Re: Ruger .380 Rim DA's
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!
Thanks!
Re: Ruger .380 Rim DA's
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.
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
USAF Ret (E-8, SMSgt)
NRA Patron
USAF Ret (E-8, SMSgt)
NRA Patron
Re: Ruger .380 Rim DA's
Ron,
I appreciate you passing Chad's contact info along. I look forward to joining and getting the book.
Best,
Michael
I appreciate you passing Chad's contact info along. I look forward to joining and getting the book.
Best,
Michael