Ruger Collectible ? Question
Just a couple of question regarding two Ruger safe queens that I noticed while rummaging around in the back of the safe.
I have a Ruger Service Six, SN 153-269XX in .357 Mag with a 2-3/4" barrel. It's in good used shape, tight with no mars or scratches and in the original box marked '4" barrel'. Thinking it might have been altered and having seen Ruger Security Sixes with a 2-3/4" barrel, I obtained a letter from Ruger stating that it left the factory in 1977 with that 2-3/8" barrel, that they occasionally made up special orders, etc., etc..
I don't normally consider Ruger Service Sixes to be collectible but I have been unable to ever find one like this sold on GunBroker to compare mine to. Any thoughts as to increase in value due to the non standard barrel length would be appreciated.
I also have a Ruger MK1 stainless Signature edition, NIB with all boxes (cardboard and wood 'salt cod' in cardboard wrapper) and paperwork, unfired, and Bill Rugers signature engraved on the top. I have seen these sold occasionally in the $500.00 range but mine is a little bit unusual in that the serial number is 17-1982 which left the factory in 1982. Does the Serial Number coinciding with the year of manufacture add anything to the collectibility or is it just a conversation point ?
I know pictures are necessary for detailed evaluation but my questions regard additional features rather than the guns themselves.
Appreciate all input
Dan R
Edit to add: Rugers letter states that the revolver was shipped in June of 1977 as a model GF32, square butt with a 2-3/4" barrel, that this model was not a standard production item but was produced from time to time for special orders. I have never been able to find this model number or a Police Service Six with this length barrel on GunBroker market side to compare prices with the standard 4" barrel Service Six.
I have a Ruger Service Six, SN 153-269XX in .357 Mag with a 2-3/4" barrel. It's in good used shape, tight with no mars or scratches and in the original box marked '4" barrel'. Thinking it might have been altered and having seen Ruger Security Sixes with a 2-3/4" barrel, I obtained a letter from Ruger stating that it left the factory in 1977 with that 2-3/8" barrel, that they occasionally made up special orders, etc., etc..
I don't normally consider Ruger Service Sixes to be collectible but I have been unable to ever find one like this sold on GunBroker to compare mine to. Any thoughts as to increase in value due to the non standard barrel length would be appreciated.
I also have a Ruger MK1 stainless Signature edition, NIB with all boxes (cardboard and wood 'salt cod' in cardboard wrapper) and paperwork, unfired, and Bill Rugers signature engraved on the top. I have seen these sold occasionally in the $500.00 range but mine is a little bit unusual in that the serial number is 17-1982 which left the factory in 1982. Does the Serial Number coinciding with the year of manufacture add anything to the collectibility or is it just a conversation point ?
I know pictures are necessary for detailed evaluation but my questions regard additional features rather than the guns themselves.
Appreciate all input
Dan R
Edit to add: Rugers letter states that the revolver was shipped in June of 1977 as a model GF32, square butt with a 2-3/4" barrel, that this model was not a standard production item but was produced from time to time for special orders. I have never been able to find this model number or a Police Service Six with this length barrel on GunBroker market side to compare prices with the standard 4" barrel Service Six.
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lcdrdanr......I have several Rugers NIB, including a Single Six and a Security Six....but I don't think they are considered "collectable" like a rare Colt or Smith.....the market is just not there. I am selling some of my collection right now at a regional gunshow and am thinking about selling some of my Rugers at the Feb show and I can tell you that I will not price them like I price my NIB Smith's or Colt's. You can visit the market side of GB (as I do) to see what they are bringing....good luck! 0 -
I think a Service Six with a 2" barrel would be a considerable novelty. The 2 3/4" is standard. What is it, really? I cannot imagine paying extra because they put it in the wrong box.
I think one of those "unique" serial numbers might bring a FEW dollars extra from a collector who is also a numerologist but it is mostly just a conversation item.0 -
quote:Originally posted by lcdrdanr
Thinking it might have been altered and having seen Ruger Security Sixes with a 2-3/4" barrel, I obtained a letter from Ruger stating that it left the factory in 1977 with that 2-3/8" barrel, that they occasionally made up special orders, etc., etc..
Edit to add: Rugers letter states that the revolver was shipped in June of 1977 as a model GF32, square butt with a 2-3/4" barrel, that this model was not a standard production item but was produced from time to time for special orders. I have never been able to find this model number or a Police Service Six with this length barrel on GunBroker market side to compare prices with the standard 4" barrel Service Six.
I wouldn't be cutting lose of this revolver, until doing more research. If it was a special order for a foreign government, or for a U.S. law enforcement agency. And this can be verified. Might turn out to have very substantial value.0 -
You want to do a search on the membership here, and find a member who goes by "golferboy426" He has, and has sold a lot of Ruger's, and can give you an idea of what you have.
find his profile, and click on the e-mail link.
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I would pay extra for #1, other than that they are just numbers to me. I look at a Ruger Super Blackhawk that was 44 IIRC and the guy that had it thought it was worth a lot more. Special Order stuff usually adds a premium of some kind. 0
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