warbird1975
Single-Sixer
Hello all,
I need some help and opinions as to the value of one of the first seven pistols shipped on Oct. 6th by Ruger. According to Mr. Dougan's book there were 111 pistols completed by Ruger as of Oct. 6th. Seven of those pistols were shipped on that afternoon, numbers 0119, 0143, 0147, 0169, 0196, 0216, and 0219. The pistol I have is #0219.
I would consider this pistol to be in very good condition. I do have the correct box for the gun but it is not the box numbered to the gun. There is currently one for sale in the classifieds and the box I have is in similar condition if not slightly better. I do not have any paperwork with the gun, but I do have an original catalog/brochure from 1949 that is in very good condition. It has a handwritten address on it that is very likely Bill Ruger's writing.
I have a pretty good idea what Red eagle pistols are worth, and what the box is worth, and what the catalog is worth. What I would really like to figure out is how much, if any, value is added for being a first day gun. My thought is that considering the millions and millions of Ruger guns that have been sold over the years, a first day gun should bring some sort of a premium.
I am currently having a problem with photobucket, I will post some pictures when I get that straightened out.
Thank you very much for any input you can provide. I have always respected and valued the amount of knowledge and experience that the members of this forum have on the subject of guns. Any information on this gun will be greatly appreciated.
Mike
I need some help and opinions as to the value of one of the first seven pistols shipped on Oct. 6th by Ruger. According to Mr. Dougan's book there were 111 pistols completed by Ruger as of Oct. 6th. Seven of those pistols were shipped on that afternoon, numbers 0119, 0143, 0147, 0169, 0196, 0216, and 0219. The pistol I have is #0219.
I would consider this pistol to be in very good condition. I do have the correct box for the gun but it is not the box numbered to the gun. There is currently one for sale in the classifieds and the box I have is in similar condition if not slightly better. I do not have any paperwork with the gun, but I do have an original catalog/brochure from 1949 that is in very good condition. It has a handwritten address on it that is very likely Bill Ruger's writing.
I have a pretty good idea what Red eagle pistols are worth, and what the box is worth, and what the catalog is worth. What I would really like to figure out is how much, if any, value is added for being a first day gun. My thought is that considering the millions and millions of Ruger guns that have been sold over the years, a first day gun should bring some sort of a premium.
I am currently having a problem with photobucket, I will post some pictures when I get that straightened out.
Thank you very much for any input you can provide. I have always respected and valued the amount of knowledge and experience that the members of this forum have on the subject of guns. Any information on this gun will be greatly appreciated.
Mike