Ruger rifle serial numbers5/2/2023 Forcing cone erosion is problematic with any magnum revolver, loaded to high pressures especially with ball powders. However the frame erosion problem was largely hokum generated by gun writers of the day, as it stopped at around 0.050" depth and was inconsequential. Elgin Gates noted that Bill Ruger refused to follow his advise to lengthen the cylinder another 0.125" which would have eliminated the top strap and forcing cone erosion, as did Dan Wesson. ![]() This is one of, if not the most accurate revolver(s) I ever shot, period. ![]() It was capable of 3/4" 10 shot groups at 50 yards from a rest using Sierra Silhouette bullets and W-680 powder. I did a trigger job and used it for years in competition, winning matches along the way. This is the 10" barreled Silhouette model, it is equipped with the OEM undercut Patridge target front sight, not the ramp style as your photos show. ![]() Purchased new for IHMSA Metallic Silhouette competition.
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