Ruger Old Army BP-7B .45 Black Powder Revolver, 7.5" Barrel | First-Year 1972 Brass-Frame Variant
Produced in the inaugural year of Ruger’s celebrated Old Army line, this BP-7B combines modern Ruger engineering with classic cap-and-ball operation. The scarce factory brass grip frame—one of roughly 1,200 made—sets this revolver apart for collectors, while its robust carbon-steel construction and six-notch safety cylinder deliver the durability shooters expect from Ruger.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – Shows some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches, scuffs, and small blemishes are present on the metal surfaces.
What’s Included
- Ruger Old Army BP-7B .45 black powder revolver with 7.5" barrel
Built on the same rugged design principles as the Ruger Blackhawk, the Old Army offers a solid frame, external single-action hammer, and a safety cylinder that allows all six chambers to be carried safely—features rarely found on traditional percussion revolvers.
This example wears a factory brass grip frame paired with one-piece walnut stocks bearing Ruger black-eagle medallions. The combination provides both visual appeal and a secure, balanced feel in the hand.
The 7.5-inch carbon-steel barrel sports a dovetailed ramp front sight and a screw-adjustable rear, delivering precise sight alignment for target or field use. Its pre-warning barrel rollmark further confirms early production status.
Serial prefix 140- indicates first-year manufacture (1972), adding historical interest for collectors tracking Ruger’s earliest Old Army output. Production of this model ran until 2008, making early brass-frame revolvers increasingly hard to locate in clean, shootable condition.