| Ruger Hawkeye | |
|---|---|
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| Type | Single-shot pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co. |
| Unit cost | $87.50 (equivalent to $871 in 2023) |
| Produced | 1963–1964 |
| No. built | 3075 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 45 ounces (1,300 g) |
| Length | 14.5 inches (370 mm) |
| Barrel length | 8.5 inches (220 mm) |
| Cartridge | .256 Winchester Magnum |
| Feed system | Single shot, swiveling breechblock |
| Sights | Adjustable target iron sights. Barrel drilled and tapped for scope mounting. |
The Ruger Hawkeye is a single-shot pistol chambered for the .256 Winchester Magnum cartridge, produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. from 1963 until July 1964. It was built on the same frame as the Ruger Blackhawk, but rather than having a rotating cylinder like a standard revolver, it featured a swiveling breechblock which allowed an individual round to be loaded and sealed into the frame.
The Ruger Hawkeye pistol was not a commercial success, and was discontinued after only 3,075 were produced.
References
- ^ Wilson, R. L. (1996). Ruger & His Guns: A History of the Man, the Company, and Their Firearms. New York: Simon & Schuster. p. 75. ISBN 0-684-80367-4. OCLC 33820244.
External links
Sources
- Larry Kelly, J. D. Jones. Hunting for Handgunners. Book Sales, 1990. ISBN 978-0-87349-109-9.
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