.36 Ruggles patent underhammer

[codymobley]

I got my underhammer in yesterday from Rod Olsen and it didn't disappoint. I asked for it to be stocked in maple and have the earlier semi-circle hammer and from the day he started to the day it shipped was only 9 days!

Here's some pics:

.36 calibre with a 6" barrel

 

[Swede50]

Interesting Pistol how much did it cost?

 

[F.G. Ford]

Very nice gun, looking forward for a report!
Fred

 

Cody,
Looks just like what Rod sent me, except for the Hammer. I really like that earlier hammer.
Mark

 

[kenhulme]

Nice! He sure does a good job! I like the older hammer, too. Mine has the flat hammer. Next time I'll get the older style.

Swede - He charges about $125 to $175 depending on barrel length. Makes good looking long arms too.

 

[sffone]

Very nice. Just curious -- what do you find most appealing about the underhammer design?

 

[Oldnamvet]

What I have always liked about underhammers was that unobstructed sight plane, rapid ignition, simple mechanics, and ability to use either right or left handed.

 

[kenhulme]

Appealing? Their sex appeal. Look at this 24th century "Ray Gun" design from the early-mid 1800s:

Yes that is an original First Model Pocket Rifle by Ethan Allen (not the one from the Rev. War) It has an 8" barrel (from the hammer to the muzzle).

They sure as heck don't make a firearm that sexy today!

 

[Woodbutcher]

Really great looking work! Contact info for Mr. Olson would be greatly appreciated. Woodbutcher

 

[codymobley]

I like the historical aspect of it all. The Ruggles action was the first patented percussion action in the United States (there were other's before with conversions, etc. but his was the first to be patented). I also like the simplistic nature of the action: two moving parts (trigger and hammer) and two springs.