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Ruger Alaskan .480 Ruger 2.5-inch

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Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Alaskan in .480 Ruger. Large-bore bear defense with manageable recoil versus .454.

Type: Revolver

Action: Double-Action

Caliber: .480 Ruger

Capacity: 5

Year introduced: 2005, USA

Weight: 52 oz

Overall length: 7.5"

Status: Active

Intended use: Bear Defense, Wilderness