Serious question on a 4-5/8 old model with serial no 236x

[hittman]

All flatgates are good.

 

[jussbad]

I have several type 1 .357 parts kits (skinny curved trigger & correct basepin... that WMG spoke about) if you decide to purchase the gun and want to restore correctly. Also may have an original box/paperwork... Sounds like a good gun.

 

[Star43]

Blue Book says 90% = $775.00 and it's usually LOW.

I'd say arfmel is in the ballpark since it needs to be converted back to original.

And if the seller doesn't know it'd been modified maybe you can work him a bit on the price.

Tell the dealer that it's missing the original parts and you'll give him $400 because it'll cost you $150+ to convert it back to original.
It's worth a try.... maybe he'll knock off $50...
p.s. if there is a box, and if that box was the one Ruger sent it back to the orig owner after the conversion to the transfer bar, the original parts are usually "hidden' in a "compartment" in the box (box top if I recall)....Yeah, I HATE to admit it but $500 is a decent price... :-(

J.

This is all good but I think it was mentioned there was no box with it.......but maybe the dealer has the box from when Ruger sent it back after the conversion ?? If the parts are in that box, Bingo!

 

[southernbuck101]

Be advised that it won't be as easy as just looking for any set of OM .357 parts to convert it back, at least if you want the original configuration. G2 mentioned the early, well-curved skinny trigger. But probably more difficult to find would be the early narrow lands base pin.

Here is a type 1 flattop showing some things to look for, the skinny trigger, the base pin with the grooves spaced close together, the capped (not drilled through) base pin latch nut (which is probably still there on your gun), and the serrated ejector rod thumbpiece (also probably still there but sometimes got changed out for the later button style that is easier on your thumb to operate)
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Great info.
Thank you ,Sir.
That's why I enjoy this website so much.
I don't post a lot but I have learned volumes on this Ruger addiction I have, in the short time I've been visiting here.

And that's a beautiful Blackhawk you have there.

 

[southernbuck101]

No box and no parts is what I was told.
I'm going to get it today.
Pics on here tonite or tomorrow.
Lord willing.

This is all good but I think it was mentioned there was no box with it.......but maybe the dealer has the box from when Ruger sent it back after the conversion ?? If the parts are in that box, Bingo!

 

[weaselmeatgravy]

And that's a beautiful Blackhawk you have there.

Thanks, I have other type 1 guns now, but that one was my first and that pic showed what I wanted to show about the base pin, etc.

I bought that one in 2002 from a GunsAmerica ad with just a single blurry pic of the gun and the text mentioned it had a box. I remember talking to the seller on the phone and he mentioned the box was rough, but I thought it was still a fair price at $480 shipped. Must have been $450 + $30 shipping. I couldn't believe it when I got it and found the gun to be so nice, the box (rough for sure) to be the original type with no catalog number, and the papers to include the ultra-rare Blackhawk supplement to the early Single Six manual.

 

[southernbuck101]

Well,my expectations might have overloaded my appetite on my previous rating of this gun.
But all I was going by was a couple pics and what the seller told me.
But I bought it anyhow.
I could have did without the right grip being chipped.
But the seller seems to think he has another set.
We will see.
These pics are after a initial fast flitting.
Still needs to be disassembled and thoroughly cleaned.

 

[southernbuck101]

It would not happen to be number 2363 for the serial number would it if so we might need to chat. I have a Blackhawk that is number 2363 but it is a 41mag and would love to have the 357 with the same number. I have and old model 357 4 5/8" but it is a 30- serial number gun. By the way I believe $500 to be a good deal as I feel all Rugers have gone up in the last couple of years and it's even hard to find a nice Single Six in that range anymore.

Yes.
It would be #2363

 

[GasGuzzler]

Conservatively in 85-90% condition.
This gun is beautiful.

I guess I'm too picky but those don't go well together. Still worth $500+ for sure. I would rather have a chipped original grip than one with no chips that is incorrect.
Very nice piece for its age.

I am going to get a Flatgate .22 Single Six fired very little with an original box. It belonged to my deceased father in law. I believe it is 4 5/8" barrel. Any idea what it might be worth.

You should start your own topic with a lot more information.

The transfer bar kit would be my walk away. If you want an old 3 screw there are enough .357 OM out there that you will find one thats not converted.

Surprising considering the Tact-Cool stuff you have posted.

 

[Hondo44]

Yes.
It would be #2363

The number on the gun in your photo is 2368

 

[southernbuck101]

The number on the gun in your photo is 2368

No Sir.
2363

 

[collectormzornes]

Yes.
It would be #2363

Well if you ever decide to part with it let me know it would go good with the 41mag I have. Thanks and congrats on a nice gun

 

[southernbuck101]

Well if you ever decide to part with it let me know it would go good with the 41mag I have. Thanks and congrats on a nice gun

Let me think on it.

 

[Feel the 'Pane]

May I suggest getting a magnifying glass to verify the sn. I see 2868 when I zoom in to your picture, and your paperwork/receipt may show something different.

 

[arfmel]

I see 2368

 

[Feel the 'Pane]

I see 2368

Yep, I do too... had to mess with temperature and contrast but you're correct.

Eyes aren't what they used to be.

 

[southernbuck101]

May I suggest getting a magnifying glass to verify the sn. I see 2868 when I zoom in to your picture, and your paperwork/receipt may show something different.

I just viewed it thru a 10x jewelers loop.
It is most certainly 2363.
I had to find the loop, as my magnifying glass, along with my glasses, left it to question to my eyes as well.