Guns International #: 101773805
Seller's Inventory #: CM21-1989
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Guns International #: 101773805
Category - Ruger Revolvers - Bearcat
- .22 Revolvers
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Seller: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc.
Company: Antique & Modern Firearms, Inc. Member Since: 4/27/15
State:
Kentucky
Zip: 40503
Country: United States
Phone: (859) 276-1419
Fax: (859) 278-0838
Platinum Seller
Active Listings: 201
Total Listings: 15447
Seller Type:FFL Dealer
Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns and accessories.
Payment Methods: Visa,Master Card, Discover,Check
1973 Vintage Ruger Old Model Super Bearcat .22 Rimfire Revolver
** 100% Original & Beautiful **
Description: This is a beautiful 1973-production Ruger Super Bearcat .22 rimfire revolver in excellent condition both inside and out. The Ruger Super Bearcat (Old Model) was first introduced in 1971 and remained in production for less than 4 years after being discontinued in 1974. The Super Bearcat was nearly identical to the original Old Model Bearcat in every way except for the frame and triggerguard, which were both made of steel rather than an alloy and brass. The steel frame and triggerguard made this little revolver a lot more durable while only increasing the weight by 8 ounces. Most shooters actually found the added weight to be helpful in holding the little revolver still while shooting it for improved accuracy. The single-action Super Bearcat featured a gloss blue finish on all of the steel parts, a 6-shot unfluted cylinder, a 4" inch barrel with a side-mounted ejector rod housing, a right-side loading gate, and smooth American Walnut grips with silver Ruger medallions in either side. The Super Bearcat proved itself an excellent little rimfire revolver, every bit as good as the original with improved durability. This particular example was made in 1973 and is serial number 91-49840. It has obviously lived a very easy life and appears to have been fired very little since leaving the factory. If it has had more than 20 rounds fired thru it we would be VERY surprised. The factory gloss blue finish is in beautiful shape and rates 98%, with the only deductions coming from some tiny little nicks in the finish on the underside of the barrel below the factory address and a few tiny little nicks on the ejector rod housing. These small dings/nicks can be seen in picture #18. As you can see from the rest of the pictures, these little marks do not detract any appreciable amount from the exceptionally clean overall look of the revolver. All of the factory markings and the cylinder scene are in perfect condition with no wear or marring, and all of the screws in the action have clean heads and slots. The bore in the 4" inch barrel is mirror-bright and pristine, free from any visible defects or wear. The rifling still shows perfectly sharp and well-defined lands and grooves from the forcing cone to the crown of the muzzle. All six chambers of the cylinder are equally as perfect. The original factory grips on this Ruger are in excellent condition overall, free from any cracks, chips, repairs, or major damage. Outside of a few very minor handling marks the grips are very clean and a perfect match to each other. Both grip panels are perfectly fit to the gun and tight to the frame with no wiggle. Both grip panels have a perfect silver Ruger medallion, and the original grip screw and escutcheons are in like-new condition. The action on this Super Bearcat is incredibly smooth, precise, and in perfect time. All of the controls on this revolver are in perfect working order. The hammer still has all three notches intact, the safety position, half-cock, and full-cock, and the trigger breaks cleanly with light pull. This Ruger has not even begun to be broken-in yet with crisp, like-new mechanics. If you have been looking for a super-clean, VERY lightly-used Super Bearcat for your collection this 1973 example would be an excellent choice. SOLD Handgun Caliber: .22 Short, .22 Long, .22 Long Rifle Manufacturer: Ruger Model: Super Bearcat (Old Model) Serial Number: 91-49840 Barrel Length: 4" Inches Condition: Excellent Metal Condition: Excellent Wood Condition: Excellent Bore Condition: Mint Action: Single Action Revolver Finish: Gloss Blue Sights: Fixed Iron Sights Manufacture Date: 1973 |
Guns International #: 101773805
Seller's Inventory #: CM21-1989
Guns International #: 101773805
Seller's Inventory #: CM21-1989