A beautiful 99% plum 1965 Single Six or a 1960 (birth year) that is in 80% condition with fake stag grips?
Both the same price…
I think I know the answer but humor me…
Both the same price…
I think I know the answer but humor me…
Which would you buy? Update- it’s here, pic on page 2
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Why are you buying? Collecting/investment or sentiment?
For me, it would depend on use. If it's for a collection, it would be the '65; if it's a shooter, the '60!
As always, IMHO, FWIW, YMMV, etc., etc.
As always, IMHO, FWIW, YMMV, etc., etc.
Well, I guess the best answer is I like cool stuff. I hope that didn't come off sounding "wrong". So … sentiment would be the most accurate. I guess I should really buy both…
I recently got my first 3 screw Single Six. It ignited a fire within me- it's a good condition although modified 1955. So now I want more… that's the impetus. I want the 1960 because that's the year I was born- but the plum because it's just so perfect, unusual, and beautiful.
Ok- so a picture is worth a thousand words. First, the 1960… EDIT- I decoded the serial wrong…it's a 1959. As such, my interest is diminished some
Next, the plum 1965.
Here's why I really became enamored with this one…
It's hard not to fall in love with that beautiful color.
As far as price goes, it seems mediocre examples have been selling for around $400 lately. I paid $390 for my 1955, and it's nice but has some non-original parts installed. Both of these are listed for about $100 more.
Next, the plum 1965.
Here's why I really became enamored with this one…
It's hard not to fall in love with that beautiful color.
As far as price goes, it seems mediocre examples have been selling for around $400 lately. I paid $390 for my 1955, and it's nice but has some non-original parts installed. Both of these are listed for about $100 more.
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I think you're right, the 65 would be my choice all day long. If I could afford it, I'd just buy both.
Yep 65 no question.
southernbuck101
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The 65 hands down.
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Both.
The plum coloring is dang nice & my first choice. But for a shooter & holstering gun I bet the 1959 gun has a real smooth broke in trigger and shoots well, the Franzite grips was all the rage back in the 1950's my dad has some on his Flat Gate. IMHO!
It's a toss up for me.
59 is MY birth year but the grips gotta GO so there's another expense finding the right grips.
The 65 is super nice.
I'd shoot either one …. Can't hurt them a bit. It's what they were made for.
59 is MY birth year but the grips gotta GO so there's another expense finding the right grips.
The 65 is super nice.
I'd shoot either one …. Can't hurt them a bit. It's what they were made for.
Well, I bought the 65. Might have it by the end of the week. Fingers crossed. The 59 is on a Buy-it-Now for another 70 days or so…and listed as a New Model. So I'm guessing if I want it down the road it might just still be there. I really would rather find a nice 1960 however. I've found a couple but the sellers want $800 plus for them and I feel that's a bit too much. The right one will come along…
When the 65 comes in I'll take some good pics and show it off!
When the 65 comes in I'll take some good pics and show it off!
Randy that 65 is fine looking, agree with the above a no brainer,,,,wish you were closer to here in the midwest, I got two 1960s you'd like,,,,too new for my wifes collection..
by date, take the Plumb
Hmmmm….Randy that 65 is fine looking, agree with the above a no brainer,,,,wish you were closer to here in the midwest, I got two 1960s you'd like,,,,too new for my wifes collection..
It's NOT a New Model.
Exactly. That's why I think it may be there awhile. Those searching for a new model won't want it, and those searching for an old model won't see it.
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