Ruger Bearcat 'S'-Suffix Seconds Marked Single Action Revolver, Curio or Relic firearm

Ruger Bearcat 'S'-Suffix Seconds Marked Single Action Revolver, 1961. Ruger catalog number BC-4, serial number 18099S, .22 Long Rifle caliber; blued steel barrel with roller engraved markings reading 'STURM, RUGER & CO./SOUTHPORT, CONN.' with 'SR' eagle emblem; round flat face ejector rod thumbpiece; one-piece black anodized aluminum alloy frame; gold-toned aluminum anodized trigger guard; blued steel cylinder with roller engraved bear and cougar scene and 'RUGER/BEARCAT' marking; Wondawood grip panels without a medallion; original unnumbered factory box with brown paper wrapper. Barrel lg. 4 in., overall lg. 8 ¾ in. **Successful bidder must arrange pickup/transfer through a federal firearms licensee.** Condition: Good overall condition with areas of thinning of the bluing on the ejector housing, sharp edges, and scattered spots, cylinder bluing is worn, loading door bluing is toning to blue/brown, grips have minor blemishes, bright bore with sharp rifling, action functions properly; box has areas of wear especially at the corners. Footnotes: Provenance The Russell Doucette Ruger Bearcat Collection. Note Reference of Ruger Firearms, Volume One notes only two other known examples with 'S' suffix serial number. For further information on this lot please visit Bonhams.com For further information about this lot please visit the lot listing