Archival record: Specifications and condition reflect the firearm as listed at the time of auction.
Final Auction Price: $1,256.00
Manufactured in 1991, this Ruger Redhawk Model 05004 represents the company's robust approach to large frame, double action revolver design. Chambered in .44 Magnum, the Redhawk features a 5.5 inch barrel, stainless steel construction, adjustable rear sights, and a six shot cylinder. Introduced in 1979, the Redhawk was engineered to accommodate powerful Magnum cartridges while maintaining the versatility of both single and double action operation. This example retains approximately 96 percent of its original metal finish, with a bright bore, sharp rifling, and smooth acrylic grips. It remains in Very Good Plus to Fine condition.
Identification
MMA#: 260805FP091
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: Redhawk (05004)
Serial Number: 502-81806
Year of Manufacture: 1991
Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum
Action Type: Six Shot Double Action / Single Action Revolver with Swing Out Cylinder
Barrel Length: 5.5 Inches
Finish: Stainless Steel
Sights / Optics
The front sight is a serrated ramped blade featuring an orange insert, dovetailed into the barrel.
The rear sight is a square notch with a white outline, mounted in an adjustable assembly pinned to the top strap.
The rear sight provides adjustments for both windage and elevation.
Grip Configuration & Condition
The revolver is fitted with two piece smooth acrylic grip panels.
Both panels exhibit scattered handling and storage marks, including scuffs and light draglines.
A couple of small chips are present along the right panel near the backstrap.
There are no cracks, and the grips fit the frame properly.
Overall grip condition: Very Good Plus to Fine.
Finish & Overall Condition
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
This revolver retains approximately 96 percent of its original metal finish.
Scattered handling and storage marks are present throughout, including small nicks, surface swirls, and light draglines.
The cylinder exhibits a turn line consistent with operation.
The frame pins remain unmarred, and the factory markings are clear and legible.
Overall condition: Very Good Plus to Fine.
Bore & Mechanics
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no observed erosion.
In the original evaluator's opinion, the bore rates 10 out of 10.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly during mechanical evaluation.
The cylinder locks into position at each chamber with light play when the trigger is pressed.
The revolver was not test fired.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories
No box, paperwork, or additional accessories are included.
Our Assessment
The Ruger Redhawk was introduced in 1979 as a large frame double action revolver engineered to withstand the demands of powerful Magnum cartridges. Building upon Ruger's established reputation for robust revolver construction, the Redhawk incorporated a substantial frame, triple locking cylinder, and distinctive design features intended to provide strength and durability. It became an important part of Ruger's expanding line of sporting and outdoor handguns.
Chambered in .44 Magnum, the Redhawk reflects the continued popularity of the cartridge following its introduction in the 1950s. Originally developed for revolver shooting and hunting applications, the .44 Magnum became closely associated with large frame handguns capable of handling substantial pressures and recoil. The Redhawk's stainless steel construction and considerable weight made it a recognizable alternative to other Magnum revolvers of the period.
This example was manufactured in 1991 and features the traditional 5.5 inch barrel configuration with an orange insert front sight and fully adjustable rear sight. It retains approximately 96 percent of its original stainless steel finish, exhibiting scattered handling marks, light scratches, and a visible cylinder turn line. Its smooth acrylic grips show minor wear and a few small chips, distinguishing them from the more commonly encountered factory wood grip configurations.
The bore remains bright with sharp rifling and no observed erosion, earning a 10 out of 10 rating from the original evaluator. The action functions correctly, with light cylinder play noted during lockup.
For collectors of Ruger revolvers and American Magnum handguns, this 1991 Redhawk represents the company's emphasis on durable large frame revolver construction. Its classic .44 Magnum chambering, stainless steel finish, adjustable sights, and surviving condition provide a representative example of Ruger's double action revolver production during the early 1990s.
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