Ruger Super Redhawk 6.5″ .44 Magnum DA/SA 6-Shot Revolver, MFD 2015
SOLD FOR: $1,306.50
LSB#: LSB251208BL066
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: Super Redhawk (05519)
Serial Number: 552-88109
Year of Manufacture: 2015 / Modern
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Action Type: Single-Action 6 Shot Revolver Swing Out Fluted Cylinder
Markings: The right side of the frame extension is marked “SUPER REDHAWK / .44 MAGNUM CAL. / 552-88109″ with a Ruger logo and ®”. The right side of the frame is marked, “RUGER SUPER REDHAWK”. The underside of the frame is marked with the Ruger Newport address.
Barrel Length: 6.5” Cut down from 7.5″
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a black blade with an orange insert. The rear sight is a fully adjustable square notch with a white outline pinned to the top strap. The top of the receiver has ruger scope base mounts.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grip is a single piece textured rubber grip with finger grooves. There are light handling marks throughout. There are no chips, cracks, rips, or chunks missing. Overall, the grips rate at Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Satin Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore but there is some faint fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.75/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. There is light action wear. There is a crisp turn line in the cylinder along with several small scratches throughout. The screw heads are sharp and the pins are undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall this revolver is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: Original gray Ruger hard case, scope rings, and paperwork.
Our Assessment: This 2015 Ruger Super Redhawk in .44 Magnum represents Ruger’s reinforced large-frame double-action revolver platform engineered for sustained use with powerful magnum cartridges. Introduced in the late 1980s, the Super Redhawk was designed with an extended frame and integral scope mounting cuts to enhance rigidity and accommodate optic use. The 6.5 inch barrel offers a balanced compromise between portability and sight radius, maintaining steady handling while preserving the substantial profile that defines the Super Redhawk line. Chambered in .44 Magnum, the revolver carries one of the most established and versatile big-bore handgun cartridges of the modern era. Known for its strong ballistic performance and adaptability across a wide range of loads, the .44 Magnum remains a favored chambering for field and hunting applications. The fully adjustable rear sight with white outline and orange-insert front blade provide a clear and adaptable sight picture, and the integral Ruger scope base cuts allow for secure optic mounting using the included rings.
Conditionally, this example retains approximately 99 percent of its original satin stainless finish, showing only light action wear and a crisp cylinder turn line. Scattered minor scratches are present but unobtrusive. The bore remains bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, earning a strong 9.75 out of 10 rating. The rubber grip with finger grooves remains intact and in excellent condition. Accompanied by its original Ruger hard case, scope rings, and paperwork, this Super Redhawk stands as a well-preserved example of Ruger’s heavy-duty .44 Magnum revolver platform designed for durability and precision. -R.E.
