Ruger Old Army .45 Colt Conversion 7.5" Stainless Single-Action Revolver (1995)
Built in 1995 and converted to fire .45 Colt with a Kirst Konverter cylinder, this Ruger Old Army offers a rare blend of black-powder heritage and modern cartridge convenience. The full-size revolver features Ruger’s robust investment-cast stainless construction, a 7.5-inch barrel, and fully adjustable target sights, all finished in bright stainless steel. Discontinued in 2008, stainless Old Army models with professionally installed conversion cylinders have become highly collectible, making this example notable for both shooters and Ruger enthusiasts.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – Shows some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Bore is clean and well-maintained with minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good – Rifling is intact with well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The frame displays visible handling wear and scratching.
What’s Included
- Ruger Old Army revolver with installed Kirst Konverter .45 Colt conversion cylinder (6-round)
The Kirst Konverter system replaces the original percussion cylinder with a six-shot .45 Colt cylinder and adds a loading gate cut into the conversion ring, allowing conventional fixed-cartridge loading and extraction while preserving the revolver’s classic single-action operation.
Ruger’s investment-cast stainless steel frame, cylinder, and barrel deliver the strength and corrosion resistance that made the Old Army stand out among black-powder designs. The factory bright stainless finish gives the gun a clean, uniform appearance.
A 7.5-inch stainless barrel pairs with a ramped Patridge blade front sight protected by integral ears and a fully adjustable square-notch rear sight, providing a precise sight picture for target work or field use.
Ivory-color synthetic grips bearing Ruger medallions offer a traditional look and secure hold. The external hammer, single-action trigger, and transfer-bar safety system combine classic operation with Ruger’s proven safety mechanism.
With production of the Old Army ending in 2008, cartridge-converted stainless examples from the mid-1990s have become increasingly hard to find, especially in good mechanical condition. This revolver delivers the versatility of .45 Colt alongside Ruger’s renowned durability and distinctive styling.