kbm6893
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Just saw the trigger is jeweled, also. That's a definite no for me. You could buy a parts kit for the Six guns and replace them, but the trigger and hammer wouldn't match the high polish. I'd keep moving along if I saw that.
Ruger Speed Six
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Grayfox
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I'm a big fan of the Ruger Six Series DA revolvers. I've got four of 'em and always keeping an eye out for more. 
But they quit making those back in 1988. To me, all that bling reduces the value. Now days people want older guns just like the factory made 'em. Not tampered with. Would you be interested in a S&W 66-3 in the same dressed up condition?
Its a hard pass for me. And YES, its way over priced.
But they quit making those back in 1988. To me, all that bling reduces the value. Now days people want older guns just like the factory made 'em. Not tampered with. Would you be interested in a S&W 66-3 in the same dressed up condition?
Its a hard pass for me. And YES, its way over priced.
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I'm a big fan of the Six revolvers and consider myself a collector. $850 is way too high for that gun, first and foremost the factory finish wasn't high polished, not a big deal but would hurt the value more than help it. Same thing with the jeweled hammer, which truth be told a replacement hammer should drop right in. In any case neither really add value to it. It's worth about what any other run of the mill 2.75 Speed Six is worth, there are much better examples out there for around $650. That's maybe worth $550 because of the modifications . There's a 9mm Speed Six on Gunbroker in great condition with a starting bid of $899, which would be worth it.
I have a rare Security Six that I got for $480 out the door about 2 years ago. A stainless "low back" with a 151 SN. There weren't too many stainless guns made on the original 150 frame especially in the 151 SN range so it has some collector value. A gunsmith I know who's also a serious collector of these guns gave me a quote of $650-750 for my Security Six. I wouldn't even pay $800 for a true 3 inch Speed Six let alone a basic 2.75. Even if I didn't already have a 2.75 Speed Six there's no way I'd pay that much for it.
I have a rare Security Six that I got for $480 out the door about 2 years ago. A stainless "low back" with a 151 SN. There weren't too many stainless guns made on the original 150 frame especially in the 151 SN range so it has some collector value. A gunsmith I know who's also a serious collector of these guns gave me a quote of $650-750 for my Security Six. I wouldn't even pay $800 for a true 3 inch Speed Six let alone a basic 2.75. Even if I didn't already have a 2.75 Speed Six there's no way I'd pay that much for it.
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So, I went against most advice and bought the Speed Six, and I didn't pay asking price. But, I did get a pretty cool holster for it. Some new or darkened stocks will be a cheap fix, as I don't like the color. Anyhow, I ran 3 6-shot cylinders (one 357 and two 38) and it shoots nice. There's a few scratches on it so if it was refinished it's been a while. Hammer & trigger gotta go...I'll run into a set somewhere. I believe it had work done inside. I got Avg. of 7# 10 Oz. DA, ten shots, and 3# 14 oz. SA
The range was busy so I only had a 10 yard lane. I did hit the air in front of me. I'm happy with the gun. I even got a SP101 in 2 1/4".
The range was busy so I only had a 10 yard lane. I did hit the air in front of me. I'm happy with the gun. I even got a SP101 in 2 1/4".
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Why not just pull the hammer and trigger and polish the sides to get rid of the jewelling? You're looking to replace them anyway so your not out anything and it may save you the trouble of needing new ones.
ACORN
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Congratulations on you “new” revolver
Norton 750
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My takeaway is buy the guns you want when you are working, then when you are retired you have the guns you want to shoot when you have the time. Complaints of being on a fixed income are addressed, as the guns will last a lifetime.
I like the Speed-Six revolvers the most of the -Six series, but I would have passed on that one, personally. But, enjoy it, if that’s what you consider a good deal where you live.
Where I live this 3” USPS-lettered Speed Six (on the left) was a good deal for me, for $540 out the door.
-Bill
Where I live this 3” USPS-lettered Speed Six (on the left) was a good deal for me, for $540 out the door.
-Bill
I was issued a Speed Six many years ago. It was stolen at a government facility along with a few other guns. Some were recovered, not mine. The thieves were all arrested. The Rugers were adequate, but nothing special. Inflation has hit us hard, but I still wonder if $850 is a fair market value.
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