Ruger Old Army .44 Black Powder Stainless Revolver, 7.5 in Barrel, 1977, Adjustable Sights, Unfluted 6-Shot
This stainless Ruger Old Army (KBP-7) from 1977 is a full-size, single-action cap-and-ball revolver with a 7.5 inch barrel and an unfluted six-shot cylinder. The cylinder is marked "FOR BLACK POWDER ONLY" and the frame is marked "RUGER OLD ARMY." It features fully adjustable iron sights and was built in the United States within Ruger’s 145-prefix stainless Old Army serial block.
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 Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Original box
Built with stainless steel throughout the barrel, frame, cylinder, and receiver, this Old Army emphasizes durability and easy care. The under-barrel loading lever/rammer is integral to the design and pairs with the unfluted six-shot cylinder marked for black powder use only. The frame carries the factory "RUGER OLD ARMY" marking.
Operation is single-action, cap-and-ball percussion. Safety features include safety notches between chambers and a half-cock notch. The exposed hammer has a wide, serrated spur for positive control.
Sighting is handled by a fully adjustable rear sight and a ramped front sight with a square blade. The revolver wears two-piece hardwood grips with Ruger medallions, supporting a solid, traditional feel in a full-size configuration.
Chambered in .44 black powder, Ruger’s manual specifies .457 inch round ball or .454 inch conical projectiles of pure lead. This example was manufactured in 1977 in the United States and corresponds to Ruger’s stainless Old Army 145-prefix serial block, model KBP-7.