Linebaugh Custom Sixguns Ruger New Model Bisley .500 Linebaugh, 5-shot, Ported 5.5-inch Barrel, Blued
This Ruger New Model Bisley was professionally converted to .500 Linebaugh by Linebaugh Custom Sixguns in Cody, Wyoming. It features a heavy-wall, unfluted 5-shot cylinder, a ported 5.5-inch barrel, and a blued steel finish. The frame is rollmarked "Linebaugh Custom Sixguns, Cody, Wy." and the barrel is marked .500 Linebaugh. Adjustable iron sights, a Bisley-pattern wide, low-spur hammer, and smooth ivory-colored grip panels complete this custom big-bore single-action revolver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: The finish shows a consistent, attractive patina throughout. The action cycles smoothly with a tight lockup. The barrel porting is clean and well-executed.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory OEM barrel (not installed)
- Ruger factory unfluted roll-engraved 6-shot cylinder (not installed)
- Ruger factory wood Bisley grip panels with Ruger medallions (not installed)
- Leather western-style holster
- Leather cartridge belt with cartridge loops
This custom .500 Linebaugh build retains the Ruger Bisley grip frame and adds Linebaugh’s hallmark upgrades, including a heavy-wall unfluted 5-shot cylinder tailored for the cartridge. The frame carries the "Linebaugh Custom Sixguns, Cody, Wy." rollmark, and the barrel is clearly marked .500 Linebaugh.
The 5.5-inch steel barrel is ported, pairing compact length with effective gas relief at the muzzle. The blued steel finish is applied across the barrel, frame, and cylinder for a uniform appearance.
Sighting is handled by an adjustable rear unit matched to a tall, plain Patridge-style front blade, offering a crisp, visible sight picture. Controls include a knurled ejector rod button and a knurled base pin head for positive manipulation.
Ergonomics center on the Bisley setup, with a wide, low-spur Bisley-pattern hammer and a Bisley grip frame fitted with smooth ivory-colored panels. The single-action operation remains traditional while purpose-built for the .500 Linebaugh chambering.