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RUGER OLD MODEL "ALPHACAT" BEARCAT REVOLVER.

Currency:USD Category:Firearms & Military Start Price:250.00 USD Estimated At:500.00 - 750.00 USD
RUGER OLD MODEL  ALPHACAT  BEARCAT REVOLVER.
Cal. 22 LR. S# G088. Bbl. 4" with a tall, fluted (staked), serrated blade sight; frame notched rear. Mfg. 1959 (1958-1970) as BC4, having a drilled-through base pin latch, dimpled ejector rod head, and rosin-impregnated rosewood grips without medallions (the only Ruger handgun model to be made without medallions). Black anodized alloy frame of Remington New Model percussion style with brass-toned anodized alloy trigger guard. Approximately 12,000 were made in this configuration with the letter prefix serial number "Alphacats", highly sought after by collectors. Original lockwork without a factory safety update. CONDITION: hint of thinning finish at the muzzle with balance clearly near excellent, including bore and grips. (23-6255/NW). CURIO. $500-750.