I have been recording Ruger Maximum serial numbers since the mid 80's. Been trying to determine ratio of barrel lengths, variation changes, etc., etc. Ruger produced 16,314 Maximums from completed guns to serialized frames. They then went on to destroy, to use their terminology, "scrapped", over 5000 guns. Once again, from completed guns to serialized frames. If you got one and wouldn't mind sharing the number with me, drop me a PM. Even if it has been converted, let me know that and the number. Below are some pics of the 7 1/2 front sight height variation. You can very clearly see the difference. If you send me a 7 1/2 serial number please indicate if it is "high" or "low" Thanks for lookin', Coogs. Mods if you feel this is not in the right forum, please feel free to move it, Thanks.
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