Ruger Maximum Serial Numbers

Coogs · July 12, 2015, 07:45 AM

Some of you know that I am into the Max in a big way.I go by the same handle on several other forums. Well, I have been "collecting" Maximum serial numbers since about '86. Right now about 1000+. Trying to determine ratio of barrel lengths, variation changes, etc., etc. Ruger produced a total of 16,314 Maximums, by serial number count. Less than 11,500 ever shipped. Ruger actually destroyed over 5000 Maximums, from just serialized frames to completed guns.

#600-11588 is the highest serial number out in public hands, that's why I'm looking for it. So, if you got a Max and are willing to share the number, drop me a PM with the barrel length and any other info you think may be important. Thanks for looking, Coogs.

Sevens · July 13, 2015, 02:39 PM

I have seen your posts here for years and am always on the lookout for Ruger Maximums. I even have that sn saved in a notepad file on my phone so I know what I am looking for.

With that said...
I -never- see 'em! Part of the problem is very likely that I am typically "on a mission" at each gun show and my brain has gotten very used to passing over the countless guns that don't draw my interest... so most single action hoglegs just direct my eyes to whatever is next to them.

But I will keep looking!

Coogs · July 14, 2015, 07:38 AM

Sevens, thanks! Keep tryin'! It seems that most Maxi's are NOW safe queens. Some being shot, but what is scary is how many have been/are being converted. I don't mind that in a way, just keeps drivin' the price up !! Coogs.

Coogs · July 24, 2015, 06:15 AM

Somebody out there owns a Max, don't they?

gunstitch · August 2, 2015, 07:22 PM

coogs, I have one that I bought new back in the 80s with the idea of using it for deer hunting. but when I heard they were going to stop making them I put it away. it is new in the box, 10 1/2 in. s.n. 600-05735. Tom

Coogs · August 3, 2015, 06:57 AM

Thank you Tom! Appreciate it, Coogs.

Coogs · August 6, 2015, 10:47 AM

Below are some pics of the front sight height variation to the 7 1/2 Maximum. let me know which you have. Just indicate "high" or "low" Thanks again, Coogs.

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Coogs · September 1, 2015, 06:34 AM

BTT, Coogs.

gunstitch · September 13, 2015, 12:40 PM

mine is a 10 1/2 inch. it has an undercut front sight held on by one screw. tom

Coogs · November 6, 2015, 07:38 AM

BTT, November already!

Coogs · December 8, 2015, 07:06 AM

December bump!

Peter M. Eick · December 12, 2015, 11:42 AM

Coogs,

I think I gave you mine over on the Ruger forum. the last 4 are 2707 for 7.5" barreled version with box and manual. If you don't have that in your database, let me know and I will send you the whole number.

Fun shooter, but I wish the front ejector screw would not unscrew all the time.

Coogs · March 16, 2016, 06:56 AM

March BTT.....................................still lookin'!

Coogs · April 1, 2016, 07:38 AM

April fool's day bump!

Coogs · May 5, 2016, 07:28 AM

May BTT!!!

Coogs · June 15, 2016, 01:39 PM

June Bump

Coogs · July 2, 2016, 06:38 AM

July BTT

Coogs · August 1, 2016, 09:49 AM

August already

Coogs · September 15, 2016, 06:18 AM

Still lookin' for more numbers!

Coogs · October 22, 2016, 08:01 AM

October BTT

Coogs · December 8, 2016, 01:52 PM

December BTT

Coogs · March 16, 2017, 12:43 PM

March? Wow, missed a few!

Coogs · April 3, 2017, 02:00 PM

April Bump!

Coogs · February 21, 2019, 12:49 PM

BTT

Coogs · March 22, 2019, 07:44 AM

BTT......................

July 12, 2015, 07:45 AM	#1
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	Ruger Maximum Serial Numbers Some of you know that I am into the Max in a big way.I go by the same handle on several other forums. Well, I have been "collecting" Maximum serial numbers since about '86. Right now about 1000+. Trying to determine ratio of barrel lengths, variation changes, etc., etc. Ruger produced a total of 16,314 Maximums, by serial number count. Less than 11,500 ever shipped. Ruger actually destroyed over 5000 Maximums, from just serialized frames to completed guns. #600-11588 is the highest serial number out in public hands, that's why I'm looking for it. So, if you got a Max and are willing to share the number, drop me a PM with the barrel length and any other info you think may be important. Thanks for looking, Coogs. Last edited by Coogs; July 15, 2015 at 05:40 AM.

July 13, 2015, 02:39 PM	#2
Sevens Senior Member Join Date: July 28, 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 11,755	I have seen your posts here for years and am always on the lookout for Ruger Maximums. I even have that sn saved in a notepad file on my phone so I know what I am looking for. With that said... I -never- see 'em! Part of the problem is very likely that I am typically "on a mission" at each gun show and my brain has gotten very used to passing over the countless guns that don't draw my interest... so most single action hoglegs just direct my eyes to whatever is next to them. But I will keep looking! __________________ *Attention Brass rats and other reloaders:* I really need .327 Federal Magnum brass, no lot size too small. Tell me what caliber you need and I'll see what I have to swap. PM me and we'll discuss.

August 6, 2015, 10:47 AM	#7
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	Below are some pics of the front sight height variation to the 7 1/2 Maximum. let me know which you have. Just indicate "high" or "low" Thanks again, Coogs. [IMG][/IMG] [IMG][/IMG]

December 12, 2015, 11:42 AM	#12
Peter M. Eick Senior Member Join Date: August 3, 1999 Location: Houston, Texas Posts: 2,991	Coogs, I think I gave you mine over on the Ruger forum. the last 4 are 2707 for 7.5" barreled version with box and manual. If you don't have that in your database, let me know and I will send you the whole number. Fun shooter, but I wish the front ejector screw would not unscrew all the time. __________________ 10mm and 357sig, the best things to come along since the 38 super!

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July 14, 2015, 07:38 AM	#3
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	Sevens, thanks! Keep tryin'! It seems that most Maxi's are NOW safe queens. Some being shot, but what is scary is how many have been/are being converted. I don't mind that in a way, just keeps drivin' the price up !! Coogs.

July 24, 2015, 06:15 AM	#4
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	Somebody out there owns a Max, don't they?

August 2, 2015, 07:22 PM	#5
gunstitch Junior Member Join Date: August 2, 2015 Location: idaho Posts: 3	coogs, I have one that I bought new back in the 80s with the idea of using it for deer hunting. but when I heard they were going to stop making them I put it away. it is new in the box, 10 1/2 in. s.n. 600-05735. Tom

August 3, 2015, 06:57 AM	#6
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	Thank you Tom! Appreciate it, Coogs.

September 1, 2015, 06:34 AM	#8
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	BTT, Coogs.

September 13, 2015, 12:40 PM	#9
gunstitch Junior Member Join Date: August 2, 2015 Location: idaho Posts: 3	mine is a 10 1/2 inch. it has an undercut front sight held on by one screw. tom

November 6, 2015, 07:38 AM	#10
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	BTT, November already!

December 8, 2015, 07:06 AM	#11
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	December bump!

March 16, 2016, 06:56 AM	#13
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	March BTT.....................................still lookin'!

April 1, 2016, 07:38 AM	#14
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	April fool's day bump!

May 5, 2016, 07:28 AM	#15
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	May BTT!!!

June 15, 2016, 01:39 PM	#16
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	June Bump

July 2, 2016, 06:38 AM	#17
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	July BTT

August 1, 2016, 09:49 AM	#18
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	August already

September 15, 2016, 06:18 AM	#19
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	Still lookin' for more numbers!

October 22, 2016, 08:01 AM	#20
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	October BTT

December 8, 2016, 01:52 PM	#21
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	December BTT

March 16, 2017, 12:43 PM	#22
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	March? Wow, missed a few!

April 3, 2017, 02:00 PM	#23
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	April Bump!

February 21, 2019, 12:49 PM	#24
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	BTT

March 22, 2019, 07:44 AM	#25
Coogs Senior Member Join Date: April 8, 2012 Location: NW Pennsylvania Posts: 109	BTT......................