VALUE OF A RUGER SPEED SIX

[sigp220.45]

I got this Police Service Six from the Sportsman's Warehouse rust & dent sale a month ago for $450. Its hard to mess up a stainless Ruger.

 

[REVCHARLIE]

When you're looking at Speed Sixes the 4-inch barrel models were the fewest made.

I had a NIB one that was in the Red Ruger box about 15 years ago and I sold the gun for $250 and if I remember correctly the box for $50.

A couple of years back I scored a like-new, 4-inch stainless Speed Six for $325 OTD.

This one will be going to my grandson someday!

 

[Checkman]

When you're looking at Speed Sixes the 4-inch barrel models were the fewest made.

I had a NIB one that was in the Red Ruger box about 15 years ago and I sold the gun for $250 and if I remember correctly the box for $50.

I'd be happy with the 2.75" Speed Six.

 

[sceva]

Can't say about current pricing but I really like my Stainless Speed Six 38 Spl.
I have the Red box and stock grips too; no it's not for sale
Mine is the older round recoil shield version.

 

[beagleye]

Picked up today:

I bought this today at a local pawn shop for $560 OTD. I didn't mind the price at all. Last time I bought a speed-six they were a $300 gun. I alway regretted selling that gun.

This new one is from 1974 and it looks to have been used very little. I'm super psyched to have a speed six back in the stable.

 

[Gene L]

Grips or did you take them off to photo the revolver. Nice gun; I love mine.

 

[Miami_JBT]

 

[beagleye]

Grips or did you take them off to photo the revolver. Nice gun; I love mine.

Yes, it came with some nice Hogue rubber grips. I will try to replace them with period correct original Ruger grips. They won't be as comfortable, I like the original look. I have figured out that being in the 150- serial range, it should take the early low round top grips. Right?

 

[merl67]

I would not hesitate to pay $500 for a Speed Six in the condition you state they are built like a tank a Cadillac tank...

 

[sipowicz]

I find the 2.75 speed six every bit as eye pleasing as a fixed sighted 3" K. But it loses to a 2 1/2 or 3" 19/66. ��

 

[Gene L]

Original grips are pretty cheap. I like the original look as well. I have a set of rubbers for mine but stick to the original ones although the rubbers are less comfortable. Good shooters and I actually prefer fixed sights on carry handguns. Only one of my S&Ws has adjustable sights.

 

[Miami_JBT]

I find the 2.75 speed six every bit as eye pleasing as a fixed sighted 3" K. But it loses to a 2 1/2 or 3" 19/66. ��

I have a 3" Speed Six made under contract for the US Postal Inspectors prior to their adoption of the automatic.

 

[Miami_JBT]

Original grips are pretty cheap. I like the original look as well. I have a set of rubbers for mine but stick to the original ones although the rubbers are less comfortable. Good shooters and I actually prefer fixed sights on carry handguns. Only one of my S&Ws has adjustable sights.

Not if you have an original "low back" frame model.

 

[Moo Moo]

So what barrel length is this one? It's on an Australian online gun website. The barrel looks like it's between 2 3/4" and 4".

 

[beagleye]

Not if you have an original "low back" frame model.

I am not positive which frame I have. What's the sure fire way to tell the difference? (original grips are gone so grip profile won't help)

Thanks!

 

[Miami_JBT]

I am not positive which frame I have. What's the sure fire way to tell the difference? (original grips are gone so grip profile won't help)

Thanks!

Serial number prefix. The vast majority of low backs are prefix 150.

 

[beagleye]

Ruger Sixes High Back vs. Low Back

I did some surfing on the subject, and came up with these pics. The angle is different, but without a comparison it might be tough. The end of that ledge is distinctive. Low back is the upper picture.

Picture from another forum: Ronin- Thanks

 

[Gene L]

Thanks, but the frames shown aren't Speed round butt frames. Does this same difference exist in Speed frames?

 

[Miami_JBT]

Thanks, but the frames shown aren't Speed round butt frames. Does this same difference exist in Speed frames?

No.

Speed Sixes didn't exist yet.

 

[pmosley]

I gave 525 for the Bi-centineal Speed Six with speed hammer pictured here 5 or so years ago - I added the box, grips and Tyler grip since then.

The trigger spring a few years ago but it was a breeze to replace -

It really is a great revolver.

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