Revolver
- Object Name:
- Revolver
- Object ID:
- 1995.055.02
- Creator:
- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. -- Manufacturer
- Place of Origin:
- Newport, NH
- Date:
- circa 1995
- Description:
- Ruger .357 Magnum revolver, in original cardboard box. GP 100 Double Action model. Stainless steel with rubber grip and walnut grip panel. Barrel stamped "RUGER GP100 R / .357 MAGNUM CAL." on right side, and "STURM, RUGER & CO. INC. / SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A. R" on left side. Stamped on right side above trigger: "173-40250" and Ruger phoenix emblem in circle with R to left of it. Cylinder with six chambers. Made in Southport, CT, c. 1995. 9.5" long, 5.5" high, 1.5" deep. Revolver deactivated, so that it cannot be fired.
- Material:
- Metal
Wood
Steel
Walnut
Rubber
Cardboard - Dimensions:
- H-5.5 L-9.5 D-1.5 inches
- Provenance:
- Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc. donated firearms and castings to NHHS in response to solicitation for sample products made by New Hampshire producers.
- Credit Line:
- Gift of Sturm, Ruger and Company, Inc.
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