Numbers written next to cylinders on ruger super blackhawk - What does it mean?

[driller212]

Hey guys,

I have a question for the revolver nutz out there. I bought a ruger super blackhawk in .44 mag and I just noticed while cleaning it that it has numbers written on the cylinders. Anybody know what it means? Apologies for the slightly blurry photo.

Thanks for the help,


J

 

[gnmontey]

Did you buy it new or used?

M

 

[driller212]

Bought it used. It is a 1973 manufacture 7.5". Shoots like a dream too!

 

[gnmontey]

Only the person how engraved them knows what they mean. I highly doubt it came from the factory that way.

M

 

[Ganderite]

Do the numbers relate to the last digits of the serial number? Maybe he had more than one revolver.

 

[Spawn-Inc]

Do the numbers relate to the last digits of the serial number? Maybe he had more than one revolver.

this. i have a ruger blackhawk convertible and they both have the same style of numbering. the cylinder is fitted to the gun so you know not to put it in another similar gun.

 

[driller212]

yes it does, however the F or 7 (not sure what it is) at the top is not part of it. I learn something new everyday on here. Thanks guys.

 

[gnmontey]

I learned something new to. Makes sense for a SA convertible, but kind of crude.

M

 

[gravel]

Looks to me as a tuning job. IE a timing or other aftermarket improvement where the chambers were marked.

 

[Cocked&Locked]

I was going to guess that the original owner marked the cylinders that shot most accurately. I've seen silhouette guys do that.