Blued Ruger Redhawk .41 Mag 5.5″ 6-Shot DA/SA Revolver & Boxes, MFD 1985
SOLD FOR: $1,800.00
LSB#: LSB260421DD102
Make: Ruger
Model: Redhawk
Serial Number: 501-78842
Year of Manufacture: 1985 / Modern
Caliber: .41 Magnum
Action Type: DA/SA 6 Shot Revolver, Swing Out Cylinder, Hand Ejector
Markings: The barrel is marked with a Ruger warning/address on the underside as well as “.41 MAGNUM CAL.” on the right side. The right side of the frame is marked “RUGER Redhawk” with a Ruger logo. The bottom of the grip frame is marked “501-78842”.
Barrel Length: 5.5”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a black serrated ramped blade with an orange fixed to the barrel with an orange insert. The rear sight is a fully adjustable black square-notch leaf pinned to the top strap.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two piece smooth wood panels with silver Ruger medallions at their tops. There are no notable wear marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grip rates in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore but there are some light factory chatter marks and stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. The face of the cylinder has burn marks and there is a thin crisp turn line. There are light handling marks on the topstrap. The screw heads are sharp and the pins undamaged. The markings are clear. Overall this revolver is in overall Very Good to 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 Ruger cardboard shipping box and original box, paperwork.
Our Assessment: The Ruger Redhawk is one of Ruger’s strongest and most respected double-action revolvers, built for serious magnum use and long service life. Chambered in .41 Magnum, this 1985-production example offers a less common and highly regarded chambering that sits between the .357 Magnum and .44 Magnum, providing excellent power, accuracy, and field performance with a devoted following among handgun hunters and revolver enthusiasts. With its blued finish, 5.5-inch barrel, adjustable sights, 6-shot cylinder, and classic smooth wood Ruger grips, this Redhawk has the look and handling of a serious working magnum revolver from Ruger’s golden era of double-action production. This revolver remains in Very Good to Excellent condition, retaining approximately 99% of its original blued finish. The cylinder face shows burn marks and the cylinder has a thin, crisp turn line, while the topstrap shows light handling marks. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, no erosion, some light factory chatter marks, and stubborn fouling, rating 9.5/10. The two-piece smooth wood grips with silver Ruger medallions remain in Excellent condition with no notable wear, chips, or cracks. The screw heads are sharp, the markings are clear, and the action functions correctly. The revolver includes its original Ruger cardboard shipping box, original box, and paperwork.
For Ruger collectors, handgun hunters, and fans of classic magnum revolvers, this blued .41 Magnum Redhawk is a desirable find. The .41 Magnum chambering is far less common than .44 Magnum and has long been appreciated by shooters who value its balance of power, shootability, and accuracy. High-condition boxed Redhawks from this period continue to attract collector interest, and this example’s strong original finish, excellent bore, original boxes, and paperwork make it a standout revolver for collection, field use, or range enjoyment. -R.E.