I was hoping for some opinions in this post as to why the Ruger Old Army is so sought after and commands the high prices that they do. I acknowledge they are very well made and from a fantastic firearms manufacturer. They had a great reputation years ago that continues today. I personally have nothing against them at all. That being said, what is it that makes them so special? They are not anything that's historically accurate to any models made of that time period that I know of. The other question I have is why does Ruger not start making them again as they were an obvious success? I have never fired one before so this is coming from someone who wants an education on the matter.