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IMPERIAL HANDGUN .45" UP TO .499"
480 RUGER
480 · 3 headstamps · 3 scans
| Calibre | 480 |
| In the cabinet | IMPERIAL HANDGUN .45" UP TO .499" · 6 images |
Reading the headstamp
12 o'clockMaker's name or factory code
6 o'clockCalibre or year of manufacture
CentrePrimer — Berdan or Boxer, and any seal colour
Research notes
Joint development by Ruger and Hornady for the Super Redhawk revolver and was launched in 2003 to provide a cartridge that is far superior to the 44 Magnum but still manageable as a carry gun. Many more powerful handguns like the 500 S&W have been introduced since then that give rifle like ballistics but can be unpleasant to shoot.
Provenance
2019Catalogued in the collection
2026Record last revised · 2026-01-15
Same drawer
