Heritage Rough Rider Bird Head Convertible .22 LR/.22 WMR Revolver – 4.75-Inch, Factory Gold Scroll Engraving
This full-size Heritage Rough Rider Bird Head Convertible stands out with factory gold scroll engraving on the barrel and cylinder, a quick-swap cylinder system for .22 LR or .22 WMR, and a distinctive bird-head grip that recalls late-19th-century storekeeper revolvers. Built in Heritage’s Opa-Locka, Florida plant before the company’s 2004 acquisition, it combines classic single-action handling with modern safety features and eye-catching detailing.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Mechanics: Functions correctly.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor handling wear and small blemishes on the barrel are present but do not affect performance or appearance.
What’s Included
- Heritage factory cardboard box with model label RR22MB4BH
- Heritage Rough Rider instruction manual and exploded-view diagram
- Factory cable-style trigger lock
- Factory-fired shell casing sealed in Heritage envelope
The convertible design ships with two six-shot cylinders, letting you move between affordable .22 LR practice and hotter .22 WMR loads in seconds—no gunsmith required. A frame-mounted transfer-bar and hammer-block system allows safe six-round carry while preserving the traditional single-action feel.
Factory gold scroll accents run the length of the 4.75-inch alloy-steel barrel, while the blued cylinder carries complementary gold and silver scrollwork. These embellishments leave the flat surfaces free for easy holster fit yet give the revolver immediate visual appeal on the range or in a display case.
The compact bird-head grip frame blends smoothly into varnished, cocobolo-pattern wood panels laser-etched with a matching gold motif. This grip shape shortens the butt for improved concealability and echoes historic shopkeeper revolvers without sacrificing full-size sight radius or shootability.
Early-generation Opa-Locka production (serial prefix “B”) predates Taurus ownership, making this example attractive to collectors tracking Heritage’s independent era. Documentation includes the factory-fired case dated 30 May 2003, reflecting its early 2000s manufacture.