Manufactured in 1962. With wide base serrated ramp front an Micro adjustable notch rear sights, first style flat top frame, type 3 straight cut ejector rod housing, type 3 ejector rod with round flat head, serrated blue hammer with polished sides, and first style aluminum alloy grip frame. The action has been fitted with an updated hammer and transfer bar safety (a free modification still offered by Ruger for "Old Model" revolvers). With unnumbered matching model factory box and papers.

Very good. 85% original blue and black finish remains with some muzzle and edge wear, small surface scratches, small dings, and cylinder drag lines. Grips have mildly worn checkering and some small dings. Mechanically very good with the updated hammer and transfer bar safety. Box is good with corner and edge wear.