Security Six value help

[mbliss57]

I friend / LGS owner has a Bicentennial Security Six for sale. SS 4" with the bi centennial stamping on the side ..200th etc .

No box, revolver only in very good shape 95%.
He is asking $520.

I am completly out of my comfort zone here except that it would be nice to own (1) 357 magnum Ruger and a 1976 Bicentenual Security Six fits that bill well.
I have checked the auction sites and prices seem to be all over the place.
I know there is room to negotiate. I am just looking for recent sales or purchase info from anyone.

 

[moralem]

Ask yourself how much lower can you get it for? And then think about what 300-400 dollars gets you these days. I am not saying that is a good or bad price just that there is a basement price that some guns simply won’t go. Would I like to get it for $375, heck yeah, but I am thinking more like $450 if you can squeeze him. I am not a fan of stainless but they sure are iconic looking in blue.

 

[GeoJelly]

I recently sold my 2-3/4-in blued Sec-Six here on SWF for $550. It had the box and was in like-new condition. Adding stainless and Made in 76 is a plus - but the fact that Ruger no longer supports them (and no box) is a big minus. Parts breakage is very rare but I have had a Ruger Old Army, otherwise new in the box, break a part. I wouldn’t pay any more than $450 for it, and it would require careful inspection IMO.

 

[moralem]

Slap it into some good old fashioned leather and you have a look that just makes you feel good.......

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[Old_Cop]

$520 is just too much, maybe $420 if you really like it. They made bicentennial guns for a full year and there is no box.

 

[Grayfox]

Security Sixes are steadily going up in value. I believe its the best revolver Ruger ever made and they don't make 'em anymore.
Around here $500 would be a decent price. Maybe a little high, but you don't see these much anymore. If you want it, grab it. Cause it probably won't be there long.

 

[Old Corp]

Got this 1975 SS model about two years ago - about $425 on GB.
Price on yours does seem a little elevated. If there's any way to get it down, I'd go for it.

 

[mbliss57]

Thanks for the responses. Here is a pic I took if it the other day.
I am out of town right now. If it still there when I return I’ll see how much he will knock off.

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[Jebus35745]

Looks like a nice gun Mike. Guy at the club has one, a 6” blued with a *rear peep sight* for 550. It’s in 98% condition. Excellent double action, almost bought it but knew once it got home I wouldn’t shoot it much so I passed. Nice gun just unnecessary baggage, sticking to S&W. Larry

 

[Texas Star]

If you ask on either Ruger forum, I bet they say it's worth the money and that good revolvers of that series are going up.

Check for endshake/crane looseness. It's pretty common, and is, I think, why the French added a crane lock to the Manurhin MR-88 version of the Ruger.

 

[Mike in Reedley]

On the negative-Don’t get too caught up on the Bicentennial markings. They’re kind of like Ducks Unlimited guns, they really don’t have any more value than an unmarked gun. Ruger no longer provides customer support on this model, so make sure there isn’t any mechanical issues.

On the positive-These are rugged revolvers, so unless it’s been dropped with the cylinder open or some genius has been gunsmithing on it, you’ll have years of untroubled use. Ruger is not making any more of them, so they’ll only get more scarce.

I wouldn’t let a little money get between me and something I want.

 

[6GUNSONLY]

It's probably a little high but not outrageous. I just bought a blued 4" example with a little blueing wear for $350 out the door but with no factory grips (has Pachmayers on it).

 

[hoc9sw]

Correct that Ruger no longer provides support on the Security Six. I've been told all the parts are long since gone.

That said, if I were to sell mine (1983 SS 6"), $600 would be a base. And no, the anniversary markings don't add much value so far as I know.

 

[hoc9sw]

It's probably a little high but not outrageous. I just bought a blued 4" example with a little blueing wear for $350 out the door but with no factory grips (has Pachmayers on it).

My target came with Pachmayers as original equipment, no other grips included.

 

[GeoJelly]

Kinda sorta off-topic - but that picture of the 4-inch blued Liberty model is growing on me! My first Security-Six was a 6-inch blued Liberty model which finances forced me to sell over 40 years ago (some miscreants swiped all four wheels off of my Chevy K10 while I was in the field at FT Lewis - really needed some cash). Somehow, like mentioned above, the blued Liberties just look better to me

 

[biku324]

It's probably a little high but not outrageous. I just bought a blued 4" example with a little blueing wear for $350 out the door but with no factory grips (has Pachmayers on it).

Yup. I've had one about 10 years, and even then I got $100 cash back on a swap for an old model Vaquero in similar condition. Dunno if that helps.

 

[pmosley]

I have a 2.75" Bi-Centennial Speed Six that i really like. The 1976 manufacture will give you a Ruger revolver without the large imprinted safety warning, a big plus unto itself.

I'd try to get it for 475 but might go 500.

Good luck

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[kbm6893]

I have 2 Six’s, a stainless Service Six and a blue Security Six. Both 4”. Strong guns. Yeah, Ruger doesn’t support them anymore, but they’re tough guns. In the unlikely event something breaks, parts are still out there and working in these is outrageously easy. Plenty of YouTube videos out there showing how to do stuff. Worst case, send it to Ruger if it does break and they will offer you another revolver of your choice for way less than what you would pay in a gun shop. There was a post on another forum where a guy sent his Six in and Ruger offered him a new GP100 for like $400. Saving $250 on a new GP isn’t a bad thing.

 

[ACORN]

FWIW I have a 4” SS “low back” in gun jail now waiting on me to come up with bail money now. Price was $375. According to the guys at the Ruger board for “low back” it was a bargain.
Your friend’s gun may be a smidge high but if you want it buy. Life’s too short to worry about a little money.

 

[Raystown]

Nice find, I found a 1980's Security Six for 400.00 .. Not sure about the 200th prices.

Brian