Ruger Old Army .45 Black Powder Revolver, 7.5 in Barrel, Blued, Adjustable Sights, 1975
This 1975 Ruger Old Army is a modern cap-and-ball revolver built on Ruger’s robust design heritage. It features a 7.5 in steel barrel, blued steel construction throughout, and adjustable iron sights. The six-shot unfluted cylinder is roll-marked 'FOR BLACK POWDER ONLY' and uses recessed percussion nipples with safety notches between chambers. Smooth hardwood grips with Ruger eagle medallions and in-the-white hammer sides round out a classic, purpose-built black powder sidearm.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The metal surfaces show moderate, honest handling wear, including finish loss at the muzzle end of the barrel and along the edges of the frame. The wear appears consistent with normal use and holster contact. No significant active corrosion is observed, and the markings remain clear and legible. The grips show typical handling wear but remain solid with no major cracks noted.
What's Included
- Black leather full-flap holster with belt loop
Ruger’s Old Army is a purpose-built black powder revolver derived from the Ruger Blackhawk platform, not a 19th-century reproduction. This example was manufactured in 1975 in the United States and retains the model’s hallmark durability and parts fit, with a blued steel frame, cylinder, and receiver.
The revolver uses a six-shot unfluted cylinder with recessed percussion nipples and safety notches between chambers. An under-barrel hinged loading lever with a forward latch provides secure, consistent seating of the rammer during use. The hammer’s sides are in-the-white, and the barrel top bears the Ruger address legend.
Sighting is handled by a ramped square-profile front blade and an adjustable square-notch rear, giving the shooter fine control over elevation and windage. In the 7.5 in configuration, overall length is approximately 13.5 in, with an approximate weight of 50–51 oz, delivering a steady, full-size feel.
The cylinder is roll-marked 'FOR BLACK POWDER ONLY' and the revolver is chambered for .45 BPM (Black Powder). Smooth hardwood grip panels with silver Ruger eagle medallions complete the classic presentation while providing a secure, comfortable hold.