1973 First Year Ruger Factory Engraved Single Six

docblc

May 29, 2018 20:21

I bought a 1973 Ruger Factory Engraved first year new model
Single Six. According to the estate sale only 13 were made. I am having a hard time authenticating it. Anyone know about this gun? I currently have it listed. Ruger confirmed its ship date but wants me to send them money to verify anything more.

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10 comments

rufe-snow

May 29, 2018 20:34
If none of our folks can help. You might consider the collectors board on the Ruger forum.

That said, IMHO. To get the big bucks for your Single Six. A Ruger factory letter, authenticating it's rarity would be the best thing.
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Grasshopper

May 30, 2018 03:55
"Estate sale" stated means nothing in the real world- Contacr Ruger and pony up imo The only way to have fact based engraving .
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He Dog

May 30, 2018 04:20
The Standard Catalog of Ruger will be no help on this one. Ruger letter is the answer.
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charliemeyer007

May 30, 2018 09:38
Post some good pic's. If I thought I had a one of thirteen I'd be glad to invest in the factory letter.
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gearheaddad

May 30, 2018 09:50
I agree with all of the above.
If you believe it is truly 1 of 13 or so, pony up the cash for proof. Once it's proven, the value is there for a collector. No difference with Colt or Winchester when trying to authenticate a particular gun.
Best of luck,
Ed
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nmyers

May 30, 2018 10:40
https://www.GunBroker.com/item/772400670

Neal
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He Dog

May 31, 2018 04:20
Having looked, I do not believe that is factory original engraving.
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docblc

May 31, 2018 05:11
quote:Originally posted by He Dog
Having looked, I do not believe that is factory original engraving.

Thank you. I have sent in the letter to Ruger and updated my listing accordingly.
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Bill DeShivs

May 31, 2018 15:58
Amateur engraving. Not factory!
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Spider7115

May 31, 2018 16:43
quote:Originally posted by Bill DeShivs
Amateur engraving. Not factory!

I agree with Bill and He Dog. That isn't factory quality.
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