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A RUGER BEARCAT ALPHABET X-SERIES SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, Curio or Relic firearm image 1

A RUGER BEARCAT ALPHABET X-SERIES SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER, Curio or Relic firearm image 2

Property from the Russell Doucette Ruger Bearcat Collection

Lot 1224

A RUGER BEARCAT ALPHABET X-SERIES SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER,
1960.
Curio or Relic firearm

Historic Arms & Militaria

1 – 10 April 2025, 12:00 EDT

Online, Skinner Marlborough, Massachusetts

Sold for US$423 inc. premium

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A RUGER BEARCAT ALPHABET X-SERIES SINGLE ACTION REVOLVER,
1960.

Ruger catalog number BC-4, serial number X932, .22 Long Rifle caliber; blued steel barrel with roller engraved markings reading "STURM, RUGER & CO./SOUTHPORT, CONN." with "SR" eagle emblem; round flat face ejector rod thumbpiece; one-piece black anodized aluminum alloy frame; gold-toned aluminum anodized trigger guard; blued steel cylinder with roller engraved bear and cougar scene and "RUGER/BEARCAT" marking; Wondawood grip panels without a medallion.
Barrel lg. 4 in., overall lg. 8 ¾ in.

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Condition: Very good overall condition; light wear at the muzzle and blemishes on the ejector housing; cylinder has a very light turn line; frame has a few minor spots of wear on the sharp edges; grips are excellent; action functions properly.

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