1955 flat gate single six

[DRT]

I ran across a 4 digit flat gate single six yesterday as I was setting up my table at the gun show. I would say it's in 98% condition all original parts. no original box. Guy wants $750 said i could have it for $700. I feel this is a decent price and been looking for a flat gate to add to my collection. what do you guys think?

 

[contender]

That's a fair price for one in 98% condition.
You didn't mention what the serial number is,, so it could be either a Type 1 or a Type 2. If the number is below 1985,, then it's a Type 1 & well worth the $700.

 

[DRT]

Thanks for the information! Unfortunately I didn't pay good enough attention just seen 4 digits.

 

[JAYDAWG]

Cool Gun!
If you want it, buy it. That is a fair price and like contender says if it's a T1, that's a steal.
Don't forget to ask about the box!

Not to get picky or argue, but the SN 1985 is the highest CONFIRMED T1.
There were 2000 +/- frames that were used out of the 4000 originals ordered, and I think it is probable that there are T1 versions between SN 1985 and 200X.
I would really like to buy/hear from anyone with a flatgate in that SN range!!

Cheers,
JAYDAWG

 

[DRT]

I just got it for $650 serial number 8477

 

[contender]

Type 2,, and if in 98% condition,, the RENE lists it for about $775.00.

Nice score there!

 

[rugerguy]

you done GOOD , now we need to see pictures...........

 

[DRT]

Thank you! After the gun show is over i will add some pictures

 

[DRT]

Type 2,, and if in 98% condition,, the RENE lists it for about $775.00.

Nice score there!

Thank you! I would say it's 95-98% gun. No turn line on the cylinder a faint bluing loss on the left side of the end of the barrel. After the gun show is over and get it cleaned up a bit more I will add some pictures.

 

[neilin]

I ran across a 4 digit flat gate single six yesterday as I was setting up my table at the gun show. I would say it's in 98% condition all original parts. no original box. Guy wants $750 said i could have it for $700. I feel this is a decent price and been looking for a flat gate to add to my collection. what do you guys think?

Maybe a little high, but when are you going to find another, especially at 98%? Grab it!

 

[contender]

neilin,, if the gun is as nice as he's described,, it's not; "maybe a little high" if you truly follow the values of these guns.

 

[DRT]

I haven't had time yet to give it a proper cleaning too busy doing the gun show but I took some pictures. It has a great plum color with some lightning streaks in a few spots.

 

[DRT]

Type 2,, and if in 98% condition,, the RENE lists it for about $775.00.

Nice score there!

Question for you. Was this made in 1955 or 1954? When I looked it up online on rugers old model single six date made it looks like 1954. Guy i got it from said it was made in 1955. Serial number 8477. Thanks again for your help.

 

[rugerguy]

yes as I said above ,nice gun, and a very good deal , we like the pictures, and according to the RENE it was made in 1954 ,they went up to the #10,000 range that year.....maybe the seller was thinking he got the gun back in 1955( or the original owner maybe, if only it could talk..........)

 

[DRT]

yes as I said above ,nice gun, and a very good deal , we like the pictures, and according to the RENE it was made in 1954 ,they went up to the #10,000 range that year.....maybe the seller was thinking he got the gun back in 1955( or the original owner maybe, if only it could talk..........)

Thanks! I agree! Be nice if they could talk and tell there lifetime stories.

 

[rugnelli]

WOW, that's a nice one!

 

[JAYDAWG]

Sweet flatgate. Good for you!
Pay the $10 and get a Ruger factory letter.........THEN, you will be hooked
It will most likely will letter as a '54

Cheers,
JAYDAWG

 

[JAYDAWG]

I see you are from Idaho.
Some friendly advise.....................if you meet anybody named Troy or Jeff............RUN.
These guys will cost you nothing but $$$$

 

[DRT]

WOW, that's a nice one!

Thank you! I'm vare happy with it.

 

[DRT]

I see you are from Idaho.
Some friendly advise.....................if you meet anybody named Troy or Jeff............RUN.
These guys will cost you nothing but $$$$

Yes I'm from north Idaho. Thanks for the advice! I spend so much money on rugers I would fit right in!

 

[JAYDAWG]

Yes I'm from north Idaho. Thanks for the advice! I spend so much money on rugers I would fit right in!

No, really, these guys are scary.
You have no idea what you are dealing with.

 

[DRT]

I see you are from Idaho.
Some friendly advise.....................if you meet anybody named Troy or Jeff............RUN.
These guys will cost you nothing but $$$$

Well jaydawg you warned me! I did have the pleasure of meeting Troy today and you were correct my wallet is WAY LIGHTER NOW! But couldn't be happier! I added a few more i was looking for.

 

[JAYDAWG]

Well, you can't say I didn't warn you.
You are officially screwed.......... WELCOME TO THE CLUB
Not sure if you signed up with the right chapter though.......

JAYDAWG

 

[DRT]

You tried i with giving you that! I learn my lesson the hard way and that usually turns out to be expensive but I had to have them! He's Great guy to deal with forsure!

 

[twriggen]

Well, you can't say I didn't warn you.
You are officially screwed.......... WELCOME TO THE CLUB
Not sure if you signed up with the right chapter though.......

JAYDAWG

At least he didn't ask for feet pictures..............

 

[JAYDAWG]

 

[Hondo44]

Great find/buy! I can't recall ever seeing one that early without some plum coloration. Or any that early with lightning strikes.

 

[DRT]

Great find/buy! I can't recall ever seeing one that early without some plum coloration. Or any that early with lightning strikes.

Thanks! In person the lighting streaks really pop out. kinda hard to capture it on my cell phone.