Ruger Redhawk .41 Mag 7.5″ 6-Shot DA/SA Revolver & Boxes, MFD 1988
SOLD FOR: $1,000.00
LSB#: LSB260421DD093
Make: Ruger
Model: Redhawk
Serial Number: 502-25425
Year of Manufacture: 1988 / 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 “502-25425”.
Barrel Length: 7.5”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a black serrated ramped blade with an orange insert fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a fully adjustable black square-notch leaf pinned to the top strap. The barrel has cuts for scope rings.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two piece smooth rosewood panels with silver Ruger medallions at their tops. There are no notable wear marks. There are faint handling marks throughout. Overall, the grips rate at about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
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 throughout. 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 light burn marks and it has a thin crisp turn line. 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 Ruger cardboard shipping box and original box, paperwork, scope rings, spring kit.
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 1988-production example offers a less common and highly regarded cartridge that provides excellent power, accuracy, and field performance while maintaining a loyal following among handgun hunters and revolver enthusiasts. The 7.5-inch barrel gives this revolver an excellent sight radius and added velocity potential, while the factory scope-ring cuts and included rings make it especially well suited for hunting, field carry, and magnum revolver shooting. This example remains in Excellent condition, retaining approximately 99% of its original stainless finish with light burn marks on the cylinder face and a thin, crisp cylinder turn line. The bore is bright with sharp rifling, no visible erosion, and light factory chatter marks, rating 9.5/10. The smooth rosewood grips with silver Ruger medallions remain in Excellent condition with only faint handling marks and no notable wear. The screw heads are sharp, the pins are undamaged, and the markings remain clear. The revolver includes its original Ruger cardboard shipping box, original box, paperwork, scope rings, and spring kit.
For Ruger collectors, handgun hunters, and fans of classic magnum revolvers, this stainless .41 Magnum Redhawk is a desirable find. The .41 Magnum chambering is much less common than .44 Magnum and has long been appreciated by shooters who value its balance of power, shootability, and accuracy. With its long 7.5-inch barrel, high remaining finish, excellent bore, factory scope-ring cuts, original boxes, paperwork, rings, and spring kit, this Redhawk is a strong candidate for collection, field use, or range enjoyment. -R.E.