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I have an opportunity to purchase a Ruger Single Six that was manufactured in 1955. It is the "flatgate" model that has only one previous owner who purchased it new in 1955. It has a serial number under 10,000. It appears to be in excellent condition as it's been a safe queen for quite some time. Do you believe at $325 it's work buying?
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WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW 1950...............................................30 years before i was born! wonder what it was like back then
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW 1950...............................................30 years before i was born! wonder what it was like back then
Ditto one empty hole, have a Super Blackhawk that i use like this, one less round is no penalty to pay(hunting)
Buy it-good buy. I would not change it by adding the transfer bar because I have a more modern one to shoot. Plus, an experienced shooter could use the empty cylinder technique.
In my opinion you can sometimes find nice firearms in that price range but beauty is in the eye of the beholder so with it being so exceptional I say it's a no brainer. Get it off your chest and buy it. Would be a fine weapon to pass down someday....good luck
I believe Ruger will update that older pistol so that it has a transfer bar and all the cylinders can be safely loaded. I also think they do it free of charge.
THE PRICE is well within reason,the new models have a tranfer attachment for safety on a loaded chamber,the older don;t, so safety is not a problem if know this already. good shooting
Well, the serial number is actually #1995...yes,#1995,and it was made in August 1954 according to an email I recieved from Ruger earlier today. Wow, what a beauty! The bluing is rich dark blue, like it just came out of the box. The gun looks like it would grade around 98%. It came with the orginal box, paper work (including original purchase receipt), manual and a bunch of other goodies. According to the previous owner, it was last shot around 1959/60 and probably had less than a couple of hundred rounds through it. He said he took it out and cleaned it every year, but stopped shooting it about 50 years ago. What a find!
I cant post a link, but if you want to see the auction(s) go to "gunbroker.com" and search "ruger single six"
On a current auction - There is a Ruger Single-Six with the serial number "19516" that they have found was made in 1955. It has 29 bids and the highest is currently at $615(and going to go up). So yes, if the condition is above 85% I would say it is a steal at that price!
Check out the new ones the price has gone way up. Also check on Rugers web site I think there was a recall on the old ones, but I'm not a 100% sure what to look for.
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Check out the new ones the price has gone way up. Also check on Rugers web site I think there was a recall on the old ones, but I'm not a 100% sure what to look for.
Buy it-good buy. I would not change it by adding the transfer bar because I have a more modern one to shoot. Plus, an experienced shooter could use the empty cylinder technique.
On a current auction - There is a Ruger Single-Six with the serial number "19516" that they have found was made in 1955. It has 29 bids and the highest is currently at $615(and going to go up). So yes, if the condition is above 85% I would say it is a steal at that price!
I cant post a link, but if you want to see the auction(s) go to "gunbroker.com" and search "ruger single six"
Well, the serial number is actually #1995...yes,#1995,and it was made in August 1954 according to an email I recieved from Ruger earlier today. Wow, what a beauty! The bluing is rich dark blue, like it just came out of the box. The gun looks like it would grade around 98%. It came with the orginal box, paper work (including original purchase receipt), manual and a bunch of other goodies. According to the previous owner, it was last shot around 1959/60 and probably had less than a couple of hundred rounds through it. He said he took it out and cleaned it every year, but stopped shooting it about 50 years ago. What a find!
THE PRICE is well within reason,the new models have a tranfer attachment for safety on a loaded chamber,the older don;t, so safety is not a problem if know this already. good shooting
I believe Ruger will update that older pistol so that it has a transfer bar and all the cylinders can be safely loaded. I also think they do it free of charge.
Ditto one empty hole, have a Super Blackhawk that i use like this, one less round is no penalty to pay(hunting)
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW 1950...............................................30 years before i was born! wonder what it was like back then
In my opinion you can sometimes find nice firearms in that price range but beauty is in the eye of the beholder so with it being so exceptional I say it's a no brainer. Get it off your chest and buy it. Would be a fine weapon to pass down someday....good luck
WOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOW 1950...............................................30 years before i was born! wonder what it was like back then
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