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LOT 559
Ruger/Linebaugh Custom Sixguns Bisley Single Action
Revolver in 500 Linebaugh, with Case - Serial no.
87-12740, 500 Linebaugh cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue
finish, synthetic grips. Originally manufactured in 1999 as a Bisley-
gripped Ruger Super Blackhawk in 44 Magnum, per included order form the revolver was sent
in to Linebaugh Custom Sixguns the same year for upgrades. The revolver was to be upgraded
to 500 Linebaugh caliber, fitted with an Elmer Keith long range front sight with two inlaid silver sight
lines on a barrel band mount, a Bowen all steel rear sight, and “ivory micarta” grips. All of that work has
been performed, in addition to Linebaugh’s signature 5-round unfluted cylinder (assembly numbered
“234” to match the frame) and mechanical upgrade to permit free cylinder spin with the loading gate open.
The original serial number was retained, with the Linebaugh address and caliber marking added to the barrel, “RUGER
BISLEY” added to the right side of the frame, and a cylinder pin with extra retention screw installed. Included with the
revolver is the original Ruger hard case and 1999 vintage Linebaugh order information.
CONDITION: Excellent as upgraded, with 98% plus Linebaugh blue finish, showing a plum tone to the frame and gripstraps,
a small scratch near the left side of the rear sight pin, and minor handling marks overall. Grips are also excellent, with a few scuffs.
Mechanically excellent. Bright with strong rifling.
Estimate: 3,000 - 5,000
LOT 558
Scarce Texas Longhorn Arms Inc. Grover’s Improved Number “Five”
Single Action Revolver with Extra Ivory Grips - Serial no. K405, 44 Magnum
cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., blue finish, walnut grips. Introduced in 1988, and one of only 1,200 revolvers of this model reportedly
manufactured by Texas Longhorn Arms Inc. The Improved Number “Five” model was designed by Bill Grover as a homage to Elmer Keith’s
legendary “Number 5” revolver, with an ejector rod and loading gate re-located to the left side of the revolver to allow for loading and unloading
with the right hand, along with a counter-clockwise rotating cylinder. Features fixed ramped blade front and adjustable notch rear sights, the model designation
marked on top of the barrel with the caliber marking on the right side, the two-line manufacturer’s address and “longhorn skull” marked on the top strap, and with
the serial number on the underside of the frame. A matching serial number is marked on the front of the fluted cylinder. Fitted with
a pair of extended lacquered walnut grips. Includes an extra set of standard profile smooth walnut grips, and an extra pair of ivory
grips (marked “MADE/PEP/IN TEX” on the interiors) with a raised and carved Mexican “eagle” motif on the right panel.
CONDITION: Excellent, retaining 98% original bright blue finish with some limited minor spotting on the sides of the hammer,
a faint cylinder drag line, some limited minor handling evidence, and clear markings. The grips are also excellent with attractive
fiddle-back grain patterning. Mechanically excellent. The extra set of ivory grips is excellent with crisp carvings.
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,000
LOT 557
Michael E. Gouse Signed
and Master Engraved
American Pistolsmiths’
Guild Oglesby & Oglesby Custom Ruger New Vaquero
Single Action Revolver with Oglesby Certificate of
Authenticity, Holster, and Case - Serial no. 512-71754, 45 Long
Colt cal., 5 1/2 inch round bbl., duotone stainless finish, hardwood grips.
Originally manufactured in 2014, this Ruger New Vaquero revolver was
subsequently extensively upgraded by Oglesby & Oglesby Gunmakers
in Springfield, Illinois, and extensively embellished by Master Engraver
Michael E. Gouse, who is a factory engraver for High Standard, Lone Star
Rifle Company, Ballard, Triple M Gun Works,
American Hunting Rifle, and small custom
shops including Oglesby & Oglesby. Features
serrated blade front and top-strap notch rear
sights, duotone stainless finish, the standard
Ruger New Vaquero and caliber markings on
the left of the frame along with the serial number and “OGLESBY” on the right, and extensive floral scroll
themed and bordered engravings with 95% total coverage across the frame, cylinder, and barrel, along
with the engraver’s signature “M.E. GOUSE-ENGR. 2015” on the left side of the grip frame under the panel.
It also features several custom upgrades from Oglesby & Oglesby, including undergoing cyronized stabilization, a shot blasted and stress-relieved frame, a line bored and air gauged barrel with
45-degree crown, CSA strut assembly, internal over-travel work on the trigger including a trigger job, complete action job, rounded cylinder front, numbered cylinder charge holes, a scalloped
recoil plate, checkered guide rod and screw heads, along with an added Oglesby skeletonized Super Blackhawk hammer, oversized cylinder latch, hardened cylinder bushing, extended firing
pin, variable rate spring, and a custom return spring. Fitted with a pair of highly-figured oiled walnut grips with American Pistolsmiths’ Guild medallion inserts, marked “MADE/(boxed/PEG)/IN TEX”
and numbered with matching “754” partial serial numbers on the interiors in ink. Includes a matching numbered Oglesby & Oglesby Gunmakers certificate of authenticity listing out the upgrades performed on the
revolver, a shipping box containing an American Pistolsmiths’ Guild walnut display case, and a floral pattern stamped Chris Andre Slickbald Customs black leather holster.
CONDITION: Excellent as upgraded by Oglesby & Oglesby Gunmakers and masterfully embellished by Michael E. Gouse, with a minor cylinder drag line, limited minor handling evidence otherwise, and highly detailed, crisp
engravings. The grips are also excellent with attractive curled grain. Mechanically excellent. The case and holster are exceptionally fine. Overall a very attractively upgraded and embellished Oglesby Custom
Ruger New Vaquero revolver!
Estimate: 4,000 - 6,500
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