Ruger Old Army .45 Black Powder Revolver, 5.5 in Stainless, Fixed Sights, Simulated-Ivory Grips — Model 01412 (Catalog KBP-5F-I)
This late-production Ruger Old Army is a stainless, fixed-sight cap-and-ball revolver in the desirable 5.5 inch configuration. It features a gloss stainless finish with simulated-ivory-style grips, an unfluted six-shot percussion cylinder, and the correct "FOR BLACK POWDER ONLY" marking. The revolver comes with its Ruger factory case and Old Army manual, with the case end label matching the revolver’s serial number.
Built on Ruger’s robust single-action frame architecture, this Old Army represents the company’s modern interpretation of the percussion sixgun. The Model 01412 (Catalog No. KBP-5F-I) configuration pairs durable stainless construction with straightforward fixed sights and classic styling. Condition is excellent, and the bore and rifling are described as mirror-bright and sharp.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minor and superficial scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory gray plastic case with matching end label (Model 01412, Catalog No. KBP-5F-I, gloss stainless, .45)
- Ruger Old Army instruction manual (cap & ball percussion revolver; .457 round ball / black powder only)
The 5.5 inch barrel and fixed iron sights (blade front, rear gutter) make for a compact, balanced Old Army setup. The wide, serrated hammer spur and single-action-only operation provide familiar Ruger handling and control.
Its unfluted six-shot cylinder is purpose-built for percussion use with installed nipples and an under-barrel hinged loading lever/rammer. The cylinder is correctly roll-marked "FOR BLACK POWDER ONLY," and the manual specifies a .457 round ball for black powder use.
Constructed throughout in stainless steel with a gloss finish on the frame, cylinder, and receiver, this example is both durable and visually consistent with the late-production run. Smooth simulated-ivory-style grips with Ruger medallions complete the factory configuration.
Identified as Model 01412 and Catalog No. KBP-5F-I, this is the fixed-sight, 5.5 inch stainless variant produced in the final phase of Old Army manufacture. The revolver and included case carry matching serial information on the frame and case label.