KMK-678GC
Single-Sixer
My gut tells me this was refinished rather than leaving the factory this way. Its a Oct 1960 Old Model SBH with a high gloss finish as can be seen in picture. I believe this finish would be correct for this vintage of SBH.
I honestly have not handled that many SBH to know if the finish looks correct or a rework. The balance of the roll marks are crisp and clean giving no indication of a reblue on the frame. I have many Rugers, most from mid late 60's, but have not ever seen this kind of defect on any of them from the factory.
The top outer circle on the eagle is missing or polished off. "Southport Conn" looks dull compared to "Sturm Ruger" just above it that is crisp. Ive seen bad refinish jobs and typical the entire roll mark is buggered up, not just a few aspects. In better light there doesn't appear to be any unusual sanding or waves in the finish around the roll mark.
Others with more experience have an opinion?
Thanks
Sorry the pic is not better.
I honestly have not handled that many SBH to know if the finish looks correct or a rework. The balance of the roll marks are crisp and clean giving no indication of a reblue on the frame. I have many Rugers, most from mid late 60's, but have not ever seen this kind of defect on any of them from the factory.
The top outer circle on the eagle is missing or polished off. "Southport Conn" looks dull compared to "Sturm Ruger" just above it that is crisp. Ive seen bad refinish jobs and typical the entire roll mark is buggered up, not just a few aspects. In better light there doesn't appear to be any unusual sanding or waves in the finish around the roll mark.
Others with more experience have an opinion?
Thanks
Sorry the pic is not better.