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Ale-8(1)
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| The pictures on the AuctionArms post show a proper front sight, as opposed to the one shown in Carl's post. And I don't see a barrel address, either. |
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Hondo44
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:36 am Post subject: |
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I see that several more pictures have been posted in the auction. The spot under the frame is just that; a spot. So I looked at my one tri color and it's got the same spot just much less pronounced. I believe the barrel address just doesn't show. When I hold mine at the same angles, I can't see the address either.
I didn't know premier also made after market ejector rods in addition to loading gates. With the new pics I can clearly see it is not a Colt ejector.
Colt's are polished in the concave dished areas. The one pictured still has the sand casting surface in the dished area. Must have been dealer installed. Possibly for another customer who backed out and our seller was the next customer thru the door and ultimate buyer.
Thank you all for your shared knowledge and experienced opinions.
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flatgate
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 7:27 am Post subject: |
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The pics in my post came from two sources. The pic of the bottom of the revolver and its' grip frame is linked directly from the Auction Arms web page.
The pic of the Premier Weapons Company ejector rod is from my files and it's of one of the Single-Sixes in my collection.
Sorry for the confusion.
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Ale-8(1)
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:58 am Post subject: |
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As I post this, it's up to $750.
The ejector rod could easily be replaced with a proper original type. No biggie.
The gun appears to be in really nice condition.
The remaining question is whether it has the proper barrel . . . or not.
One picture of the top of the barrel would surely help.
JMHO
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contender
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 9:58 am Post subject: |
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I didn't bother to look in my notes about "S" marked Lightweights,, just noted the marking. Upon further examination,, I too agree that the ejector rod is most likely a Premier one.
I will dig out my LWT's & see if they have the marks,, per Chet15,, as I either forgot that piece of info,, or never paid attention to it.
It's posts like this that help educate folks about Rugers,,, gotta love it!
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flatgate
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 5:56 pm Post subject: |
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| Ale-8(1) wrote: | | The pictures on the AuctionArms post show a proper front sight, as opposed to the one shown in Carl's post. And I don't see a barrel address, either. |
My post is supposed to be focused on the Premier Weapons Company ejector button. The gun is an early Single-Six loaded with "period correct" accessories.
I, personally, see no reason to doubt the authenticity of the LW that's the subject of this thread. I'd take it in a heart-beat!
Sure, none of the images depict the top of the barrel but a simple question to the seller prior to mailing the Cashiers Cheque...... 
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Ale-8(1)
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:03 pm Post subject: |
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I understood what you were showing. There was just earlier comment that the sight might not be proper, and I was pointing out that the pic of the gun in question showed the proper sight.
Yes, I'd be quite happy with that gun, too . . . if your suggested call confirmed the proper barrel. Could make a considerable difference in $$$$$$$.
No dog here, either.
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street
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| Posted: Thu Jul 29, 2010 11:15 pm Post subject: |
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| flatgate wrote: | | Ale-8(1) wrote: | | The pictures on the AuctionArms post show a proper front sight, as opposed to the one shown in Carl's post. And I don't see a barrel address, either. |
My post is supposed to be focused on the Premier Weapons Company ejector button. The gun is an early Single-Six loaded with "period correct" accessories.
I, personally, see no reason to doubt the authenticity of the LW that's the subject of this thread. I'd take it in a heart-beat!
Sure, none of the images depict the top of the barrel but a simple question to the seller prior to mailing the Cashiers Cheque......
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I agree with Flatgate. If I was looking for a Lightweight this would be a great one to get. I just gave a warning about the barrel. Just a caveat, not a fault or a reason not to buy. I would e-mail and ask what was stamped on the barrel before I bought it. |
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street
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:37 pm Post subject: |
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| I just checked out the Auction Site again. Either I missed it the first time or the seller added some more pictures. There is a good picture of the stamping on the barrel and it looks correct. This gun is not quite mint but it's about as close as you will ever find one. Any collector thats looking for a Very Very nice Lightweight for their collection, this would be the one to get. I looked many years 1963-2008, and only found three that would grade this good. I ran into a lot that would only grade "Shooter Grade" This is a great looking gun. |
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americal
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| Posted: Fri Jul 30, 2010 10:46 pm Post subject: |
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| street wrote: | | I just checked out the Auction Site again. Either I missed it the first time or the seller added some more pictures. There is a good picture of the stamping on the barrel and it looks correct. This gun is not quite mint but it's about as close as you will ever find one. Any collector thats looking for a Very Very nice Lightweight for their collection, this would be the one to get. I looked many years 1963-2008, and only found three that would grade this good. I ran into a lot that would only grade "Shooter Grade" This is a great looking gun. |
That is what I thought at my first posting I was beginning to have doubts about gun  But not now---  nice gun
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Ale-8(1)
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| Posted: Sat Jul 31, 2010 10:22 am Post subject: |
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Yep, the latest barrel pic clarifies it.
Someone's gonna get a superb example, and the price isn't too bad . . .yet.
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Fox Mike
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If it is 'factory new' why are there marks on the cylinder. They don't come from the factory that way.
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Ale-8(1)
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| Posted: Sun Aug 01, 2010 1:22 pm Post subject: |
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The AuctionArms ad says it has been fired perhaps 50 times, and acknowledges the little marks in the cylinder notches. It doesn't say anything about being "factory new".
I haven't seen a nicer one.
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chet15
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| Posted: Mon Aug 02, 2010 12:53 pm Post subject: |
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| Fox Mike wrote: | | If it is 'factory new' why are there marks on the cylinder. They don't come from the factory that way. |
Any pulling the hammer back at all on the aluminum cylinder Lightweights pretty much put the slightest chip in the cylinder stop notches.
Technically anyway, all guns coming out of the factory have been turned and testfired...the SA's at least six rounds each for the minimum function firing. Have also owned many NM's straight from the distributor that have nasty cylinder stop drag marks on the cylinder. Its something Ruger has never figured out.
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rugerguy
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yep, one of the reasons why they went away from the 'Martin Coat'...... it chipped............
( but my bet would be ,it cost Bill too much to have it done...) 
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