The Ultimate NAA Revolver Spotted Elsewhere

[pietro]

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A 7-1/2" bright stainless .45 Winchester Magnum, F/S over on the Ruger Forum (I have no connection with the seller)



http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=41&t=207999

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[45flint]

Never knew they made one, what was the year?

[PaducahMichael]

According to this ad for sale on eBay, it was made in 1984:

[JRobyn]

From the 2015 Gun Digest:

Single-Action Revolver Polished stainless steel single-action revolver. Chambered for .45 Win. Magnum and .450 Magnum Express cartridge. Has 7.5" barrel and 5-shot cylinder. Transfer bar safety and grips are walnut. Discontinued in 1988. Available with two cylinders. NOTE: Add $200 for extra cylinder.
NIB Exc. V.G. Good Fair Poor — 1200 950 700 400 250

[NOTL21]

I wired the funds today.  When received I will post a pic with a couple other NAA for comparison.

[pietro]

I wired the funds today.  When received I will post a pic with a couple other NAA for comparison.

CONGRATS ! !  That's a great acquisition for a NAA collection.

R U gonna shoot it ?

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[NOTL21]

I believe so.  I am on the hunt for some .45 Win Mag.

I hope it is not too harsh.  I enjoy shooting my Desert Eagle in .50 AE.

I fear this may be more of a fire breathing beast.

[NOTL21]

Received in beautiful condition and 40 rounds of factory ammo procured.

KOH, QOH, Snake Eyes and Gambler in pic to complete western motif and give scale.

This handgun is a handful!

[OV-1D]

  The dang thing had offspring something like the golden goose that laid those eggs . Simply a beautiful family , thanks for the pics .

[redhawk4]

Beautiful revolver, the little NAA's look like they are getting in position to "suckle from mother" so they'll grow up to be big too.

[Woodchucker]

Have you shot that beast yet? Does she kick like a mule?

[NOTL21]

I have not.  The gentleman who sold me this specimen had a duplicate that he fired often.

He remarked that the grip shape helped make the gun manageable and thought it was of a higher fit and finish than a comparable Freedom Arms revolver at twice or three times the price.  (He had several of those as well and really enjoyed shooting S&W 500 so he may have just been a masochist!)

[Woodchucker]

Sounds like he may be! Sheesh 500 s&w is not a "fun" round

[redhawk4]

I'm not sure of the ballistics for 450 Magnum Express, but 45 Winchester Magnum is at the lower end of the 44 mag range, so should be no problem in a big revolver like that. Many claim the single action frame and grip design are much more recoil friendly than a double action, the gun "rolls" up into the hand. I fired a Ruger Super Redhawk in 454 Casull a few months back and was surprised at the level of recoil, it was much less than I expected, admittedly it was a heavy gun, but with the extra power over 44 mag that I'm used to, I was expecting something much more severe. The worst thing, being an indoor range, was the blast and accompanying noise. I didn't find that too pleasant..

[Bubba]

very cool, thanks for posting

[NOTL21]

Thanks.  Does anyone have any thoughts on whether a couple rounds at the range would negatively impact value?  I know it was fired at NAA before it left the factory. 

[cfsharry]

Shoot the gun, that is what it is made for.  It is a rare piece and will hold its value despite a few rounds through it.  Enjoy the gun fully.