^^^what he said^^^^ shot one of ruger's black powder many years ago, what a gun!Ruger "New Navy"...in 36 cal....
I'm not an expert, but, except for the 1911, I think they made enough changes they weren't running afoul of too many patents in the first place. Those aren't clones.ting and modern machining to make Single Action Revolvers, 1911's, and what was essentially a Mauser bolt action