- Ruger Bisley
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name= Ruger Bisley
caption= A .44 Magnum, Blued Ruger Bisley, with Adjustable Sights, and a 7 1/2" Barrel
origin=United States
type=Revolver
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manufacturer=Sturm, Ruger
unit_cost= $663.00 [ [http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAFamily?type=Revolver&subtype=Single%20Action&famlst=11&variation=Blued Ruger product info] ]
production_date= 1984
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variants= Vaquero, Hunter
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weight= 50 oz.
length= 13 1/2"
part_length= 7 1/2" (6 1/2" .22LR)
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caliber= Varies see Calibers
action=Single-action revolver
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feed= 6-round unfluted cylinder
sights= Adjustable Target SightsThe Ruger Bisley, manufactured by Sturm Ruger & Company, is a 6-shot,
single-action revolver. It comes in a variety of different finishes, calibers, and barrel lengths.Overview
In the mid-1980s Ruger introduced their Bisley line of Single Action revolvers. Using the same frame as the Super Blackhawk, the Bisley features a down-turned grip patterned after the classic 1894 Colt Bisley revolver, so named "Bisley" after a site in England known for competition shooting. The Ruger Bisley is very popular for target shooting and hunting, and comes from the factory with adjustable sights, a 7 1/2" barrel, and rosewood grips.
The Ruger Bisley can also be readily identified by its factory engraved unfluted cylinder, and low hammer spur. It is currently manufactured in
.44 Magnum (RB-44W) and.45 Long Colt (RB-45W), however it has also been manufactured previously in.22 Long Rifle with a 6 1/2" barrel (RB-22AW),.32 H&R Magnum ,.357 Magnum , and.41 Magnum .The unique grip angle can also be found in two other models: the Bisley Vaquero, and the Bisley Hunter. The Bisley Vaquero is a fixed sight, short barrel (4 5/8", 5 1/2") version manufactured from 1993-2005. The Bisley Hunter comes in Stainless Steel, with Black Laminate grips, a 7 1/2" barrel and factory rings for mounting a scope. After market grips for one Bisley will fit the others.
The Ruger Bisley has also become a popular platform for conversion to even larger calibers by custom gunsmiths such as
John Linebaugh andHamilton Bowen .Calibers
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.22 Long Rifle
*.32 H&R Magnum
*.357 Magnum /.38 Special
*.41 Magnum
*.44 Magnum /.44 Special
*.45 Colt Finishes
* Blued
*Stainless steel See also
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Ruger Bisley Vaquero
*Ruger Blackhawk
*Ruger New Model Single Six
*Ruger Redhawk
*Ruger Security Six
*Ruger Service Six
*Ruger Speed Six
*Ruger Super Blackhawk
*Ruger Super Redhawk External links
* [http://www.ruger-firearms.com/Firearms/FAFamily?type=Revolver&subtype=Single%20Action&famlst=11&variation=Blued Ruger Bisley on Ruger.com]
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