Ruger Super Redhawk WWG Wolverine .480 Ruger DA/SA Revolver, MFD 2001
SOLD FOR: $2,350.00
LSB#: LSB250602SK008
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co. / Wild West Guns
Model: Wolverine
Serial Number: 551-87355
Year of Manufacture: 2001
Caliber: .480 Ruger
Action Type: Swing Out Cylinder DA/SA 6 Shot Ported Revolver.
Markings: The right side of the frame is marked, “551-87355 / .480 / WOLVERINE” with the Ruger logo. The left side is marked, “WILD WEST GUNS”. The underside is marked, “LAS VEGAS, NV”.
Barrel Length: 4 7/8? Ported
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a black serrated blade with an orange insert dovetailed to a ramped base affixed to the barrel. The rear sight is an adjustable square notch with a white outline.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two-piece pebble texture rubber. There are light handling marks throughout. There are no rips or tears. Overall, the grips rate at Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: OD Green / Carbon Black Cerakote
Finish Originality: Original to WWG
Cylinders: One 6rd unfluted .480 Ruger cylinder.
Bore Condition: The bore is very bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore but there is some light fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is very light action wear. There is a faint turn line in the cylinder. The screw heads are sharp and the pins undamaged. This pistol is in overall Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with light side to side play. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. The barrel has been Ported.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: Original Ruger hardcase.
Our Assessment: The Ruger Super Redhawk WWG Wolverine is already a rare beast in the revolver world, but this particular example stands in a class of its own. According to the consignor, this is the only known Wolverine revolver chambered in .480 Ruger which would make it a true one-of-one. Built on Ruger’s bombproof Redhawk platform and customized by Wild West Guns in Las Vegas, this revolver was designed with rugged field use in mind, featuring a 4 7/8″ ported barrel, OD Green and Carbon Black Cerakote finish, and durable rubber grips. The Wolverine was conceived as the ultimate backcountry sidearm, and this example pushes that vision to the absolute limit with a chambering tailor-made for deep-woods defense and big game stopping power. Its condition only enhances its appeal. The revolver retains about 99% of its WWG-applied finish, showing only the faintest signs of handling and a light turn line on the unfluted cylinder. The bore is superb, with bright lands and sharp rifling, and the action functions smoothly in both double and single action modes. The muzzle porting is well-executed and aids in taming the recoil of the potent .480 Ruger cartridge. Between the high-visibility front sight and adjustable rear, the sight picture is fast and intuitive—critical in any high-stakes encounter where this revolver might be called into action.
For collectors of rare custom revolvers, backcountry guides, or serious wheelgun aficionados, this Wolverine offers an unparalleled opportunity. The unique chambering alone makes it a crown jewel among Ruger or Wild West Guns collections, and its rugged design means it’s not just a display piece—it’s a fully functional powerhouse. Whether treasured as a singular rarity or carried as the ultimate four-legged deterrent, this one-of-a-kind WWG Wolverine delivers on every front. -R.E.
