Ruger Old Army .44 Black Powder, 7.5" Stainless, 1976 Bicentennial Rollmark, Unfluted 6-Shot, Adjustable Sights
This 1976 Ruger Old Army is the Bicentennial-marked "200th Year of American Liberty" variant, pairing Ruger’s modern cap-and-ball design with durable brushed stainless steel construction. It features a 7.5" barrel, an unfluted six-shot cylinder marked "FOR BLACK POWDER ONLY," and fully adjustable iron sights. Original box, manual, and period accessories are included.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The loading lever latch shows pitting. The trigger guard and top strap display light surface rust and oxidation.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory cardboard box (original)
- Ruger Old Army instruction manual
- Ruger OEM nipple wrench (L-shaped)
- Navy Arms Co. percussion caps (tin)
- Blue and Gray Pistol Patch lubricant (8 oz tube)
- Brass powder measure spout
The 1976 barrel rollmark "MADE IN THE 200TH YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY." makes this Old Army distinct among production variants. The marking appears on the 7.5" round barrel and ties this example directly to Ruger’s Bicentennial-era production.
Built in brushed stainless steel for the barrel, frame, cylinder, and receiver, this revolver is configured with a topstrap frame and a fully adjustable rear sight paired to a ramped, pinned front blade. The unfluted six-shot cylinder provides clear "FOR BLACK POWDER ONLY" marking for quick identification.
Ruger’s Old Army is a purpose-built, single-action percussion design rather than a replica of a 19th-century model. This example includes installed percussion nipples and the under-barrel hinged loading lever with captive rammer and a front latch for secure, repeatable loading.
Controls and handling features include a single-action hammer with a serrated spur and smooth walnut grip panels set with Ruger eagle medallions. The configuration supports precise sight alignment and deliberate single-action operation.
Made in the United States in 1976, this Old Army combines the Bicentennial rollmark, adjustable iron sights, and stainless construction with accompanying original packaging and period-correct accessories listed in this sale.