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The Ruger Old Army is a black-powder percussion revolver introduced in 1972 by the Sturm, Ruger company and manufactured through 2008. Models were made with a 7.5" and a 5.5 inch barrel. | The Ruger Old Army is a black-powder percussion revolver introduced in 1972 by the Sturm, Ruger company and manufactured through 2008. Models were made with a 7.5" and a 5.5 inch barrel. | ||
According to [this source] the revolver was tested by loading each chamber to capacity with Bullseye smokeless powder and a lead ball. While this might result in catastrophic failure in other firearms, the Old Army proved to be strong enough to handle the pressure. | According to [https://www.amazon.com/Single-Action-Sixguns-John-Taffin/dp/0873499530 this source] the revolver was tested by loading each chamber to capacity with Bullseye smokeless powder and a lead ball. While this might result in catastrophic failure in other firearms, the Old Army proved to be strong enough to handle the pressure. | ||
As of 2023 they offer 4 options for the Ruger Old Army | As of 2023 they offer 4 options for the Ruger Old Army | ||
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Ammunition Caution! Recommended Ammo Specs Lead ammo that does not exceed 850 fps velocity | Ammunition Caution! Recommended Ammo Specs Lead ammo that does not exceed 850 fps velocity | ||
Never use +P ammo with these. | |||
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Revision as of 21:28, 2 September 2023
The Ruger Old Army is a black-powder percussion revolver introduced in 1972 by the Sturm, Ruger company and manufactured through 2008. Models were made with a 7.5" and a 5.5 inch barrel.
According to this source the revolver was tested by loading each chamber to capacity with Bullseye smokeless powder and a lead ball. While this might result in catastrophic failure in other firearms, the Old Army proved to be strong enough to handle the pressure.
As of 2023 they offer 4 options for the Ruger Old Army
- Ruger Old Army Revolver Conversion Cylinder .45LC $245.00
- Ruger Old Army Revolver Fluted Conversion Cylinder .45LC $280.00
- Ruger Old Army Revolver Stainless Conversion Cylinder .45LC $260.00
- Ruger Old Army Revolver Stainless Fluted Conversion Cylinder .45LC $295
Ammunition Caution! Recommended Ammo Specs Lead ammo that does not exceed 850 fps velocity
Never use +P ammo with these.