Ruger Old Army
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The Ruger Old Army is a black-powder percussion revolver introduced in 1972 by the Sturm, Ruger
company. The revolver is unusual in that, unlike most percussion revolvers on the market, it was not based on a historical design, but was a modification of Ruger's Blackhawk
model, which was itself based upon the cartridge-firing Colt Peacemaker. The revolver accordingly incorporates many modern design features, though employing antiquated black-powder component loading.
Although this design was built around the Blackhawk, it takes its styling cues from the Remington Model 1858
cap and ball pistol.
Sturm, Ruger
Sturm, Ruger & Company, Incorporated is a Southport, Connecticut-based firearm manufacturing company, better known by the shortened name Ruger. Sturm, Ruger produces bolt-action, semi-automatic, full-automatic, and single-shot rifles, shotguns, semi-automatic pistols, and single- and double-action...
company. The revolver is unusual in that, unlike most percussion revolvers on the market, it was not based on a historical design, but was a modification of Ruger's Blackhawk
Ruger Blackhawk
The Ruger Blackhawk is a 6-shot or 8-shot, single-action revolver manufactured by Sturm, Ruger. It is produced in a variety of finishes, calibers, and barrel lengths.-History:In the early 1950s, Westerns were popular in movies and television...
model, which was itself based upon the cartridge-firing Colt Peacemaker. The revolver accordingly incorporates many modern design features, though employing antiquated black-powder component loading.
Although this design was built around the Blackhawk, it takes its styling cues from the Remington Model 1858
Remington Model 1858
The Remington New Model, was a percussion revolver manufactured by Eliphalet Remington & Sons in .36- or .44- caliber revolver used during the American Civil War. Known as it was used primarily by Union soldiers, and widely favored over the standard issue Colt Army Model 1860...
cap and ball pistol.