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Category - Ruger Revolvers - GP100 - .357 Magnum Revolvers

Category
Ruger Revolvers - GP100
.357 Magnum Revolvers

RARE 1987 Ruger GP100 Half-Lug .357 Magnum - 6" Stainless Steel Complete Factory Package


Description:
                                               RARE 1987 Ruger GP100 Half-Lug .357 Magnum - 6" Stainless Steel
                                                                                Complete Factory Package
MUSEUM-QUALITY COLLECTOR'S SPECIMEN WITH PRISTINE BORE
Up for is an extraordinarily rare and highly sought-after 1987 Ruger GP100 Half-Lug revolver in .357 Magnum caliber. This magnificent specimen represents one of the most desirable configurations in Ruger's legendary GP100 lineage - the elusive 6-inch half-lug variant that collectors prize above all others.

AUTHENTICATION & PROVENANCE

• Factory Letter of Authenticity included - Serial #170-59953
• Manufactured November 1987 - First-year production rarity
• Complete original factory packaging - Yellow Ruger box, manual, paperwork
• Shipped to Dwyer Distributing Company, Caldwell, ID - Documented history

CONDITION: EXCEPTIONAL
This GP100 presents in outstanding collector condition with:

• Pristine bore - Borescope photography confirms mirror-bright rifling
• Excellent stainless-steel finish - Minimal handling marks
• Perfect timing and lockup - Functions flawlessly
• Original wood grips - Excellent condition with proper fit
• All original components - Completely unmolested

RARITY & COLLECTIBILITY

The half-lug GP100 stands as one of Ruger's most innovative designs - featuring a solid cylinder of stainless steel positioned at the grip's center rather than running the full length of the barrel. This engineering marvel provides:

• Superior balance compared to full-lug variants
• Faster target acquisition and improved handling
• Reduced muzzle flip in rapid-fire scenarios
• Distinctive collector appeal - Far rarer than current full lug production run standard GP100s

PERFORMANCE CHARACTERISTICS

• Caliber: .357 Magnum (also fires .38 Special)
• Barrel Length: 6 inches
• Capacity: 6 rounds
• Frame: Medium - Built like the proverbial Ruger Tank
• Weight: Optimally balanced for extended shooting sessions
• Versatility: Excellent for target shooting, hunting, competition, and home defense

WHAT'S INCLUDED

• Ruger GP100 Half-Lug revolver
• Original yellow Ruger factory box
• Factory shipping sleeve
• Complete instruction manual
• Sturm, Ruger & Company documentation
• Letter of authenticity with production details
• Original shipping materials
• SHIPPING INCLUDED THROUGH "SHIP."

INVESTMENT POTENTIAL
Half-lug GP100s have become increasingly scarce in the collector market. First-year production examples with complete factory packaging and authentication represent blue-chip collecting opportunities that continue to be appreciated significantly.
NOTES

• All applicable federal, state, and local laws must be followed
• Winning must complete background check through licensed FFL
• Shipping to dealer of your choice
• Payment due within 3 days of close

This is your opportunity to acquire a genuine rarity - a museum-quality example of Ruger's innovative half-lug design with impeccable provenance and condition. Serious collectors and Ruger enthusiasts will recognize this as a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity.

SHIPPING INCLUDED THROUGH "SHIP."
 

Handgun Caliber: .357 Magnum
Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: GP100
Serial Number: 170-59953
Barrel Length: 6
Chambers: 6
Condition: 9.5
Metal Condition: 9.5
Wood Condition: 10
Bore Condition: 9.5

Price: $1,200.00