Ruger Old Army Stainless Black Powder Pistol $200 OBO
06-27-2015, 08:36 AM
#13
Nontypical Buck
Join Date: Oct 2013
Location: Marriottsville, Maryland
Posts: 1,058
Ruger said you could dry-fire the Old Army --- but don't --- because I had the thumb piece {1/2" long} of the hammer, break-off and come flying very fast towards my face, on two of my Old Armys while dry firing. I noticed the steel of the hammer looked soft and crappy looking. I had Ruger repair them...shortly after --- Ruger closed down production of the Old Army.
08-11-2016, 11:06 PM
#16
Spike
Join Date: Aug 2016
Posts: 1
Do you still have and if so we're are you located?
Trying to find out more info like location I am very interested in this pistol.
This Ruger Old Army cap-and-ball stainless black powder pistol is the Cadillac of cap-and-ball pistols. This pistol is from the 1970s and rarely shot (Maybe 40-50 rounds). I have had many more traditional replicas, but this one is by far the most accurate. It has been a wall hanger more than anything else. It is in good shape and comes with a Ruger Flap Holster.
$200 OBO + $15 shipping. Thank you.
$200 OBO + $15 shipping. Thank you.
09-01-2018, 04:04 PM
#17
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 866
Ruger said you could dry-fire the Old Army --- but don't --- because I had the thumb piece {1/2" long} of the hammer, break-off and come flying very fast towards my face, on two of my Old Armys while dry firing. I noticed the steel of the hammer looked soft and crappy looking. I had Ruger repair them...shortly after --- Ruger closed down production of the Old Army.
09-02-2018, 03:26 PM
#18
Typical Buck
Join Date: Aug 2004
Posts: 866
Erno86, could you take a picture of your two ROA revolvers next to each other showing that repair Ruger made after the "thumb piece" on the hammers flew off? I have one of those revolvers as well and I'd like to see how they repaired that in case it ever happens to my own.
What are you looking for on that hammer to tell you the steel of the hammer looks soft and crappy looking?
You know they are making those old army pistols again. Have you looked at them to see if the hammers still look soft and crappy?
What are you looking for on that hammer to tell you the steel of the hammer looks soft and crappy looking?
You know they are making those old army pistols again. Have you looked at them to see if the hammers still look soft and crappy?
10-16-2018, 10:04 AM
#19
Spike
Join Date: Feb 2003
Location: Rensselaer NY USA
Posts: 6
As long as there is still interest in a 10 yr old ad, i might as well offer up another Ruger Old Army. I would also say good to very good condition there are some marks in the bluing below the hammer. there is no rust and the bore is bright and shiny. I checked GB to see what there bringing and I believe $4*0 +$20 shipping would be a fair price. Best way to contact me is [email protected]
Last edited by jhog1; 10-17-2018 at 09:09 AM.
12-30-2018, 06:04 AM
#20
Spike
Join Date: Dec 2018
Posts: 4
LL I saw this thread and the price and just HAD to click on it to see what kind of idiot is selling an old army for 200 bucks! If anyone is interested enough to pull up and 8 year old thread hoping to find it still for sale, today is your day and Im your huckleberry! Ive got a like new stainless with the factory case in the safe. Ive changed the nipples out to uncle mikes #11 size because the #10 caps wouldn't stay on to suit me. I would be willing to consider offers but lets be real here. The gun costed over 300 new when I bought it and they haven't made them in years so keep the offers realistic and I will consider it.
