3" Speed Six

[DB30]

A man at work recently circulated a list of firearms for sale. Included on the list is a " Ruger, Speed Six 38 spl, 3" Blued (US Marshal or Postal Inspector Contract), like new no box." Those are his words. I will be looking at it Tues. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks much.
Regards,
DB

 

[FergusonTO35]

Don't know about the provenance but that is one sweet revolver for sure. Offer him $300.00 and see if he bites!

 

[hittman]

I'd make certain it is a 3" and that it falls within the s/n range for those contract guns. Without consulting RENE I'm assuming there's a particular s/n range they fall into.

 

[DB30]

I haven't had access to Red Eagle news for many years, but at least I'll have a ruler with me.

 

[RoninPA]

Note everything about the gun and then post it here, we can research it for you. If it looks good, and is a fair price, get and worry about what it actually is later. If nothing else, it will be a good shooter.

 

[bogus bill]

We had 4" stainless speed sixs issued to us when I was a lockheed guard in california. They are a fine gun providence or not.

 

[Bob R]

A 3" clean Speed Six would be atleast $500 in my area retail.
Less would be very good however.

Bob

 

[Sugar River]

The Postal Inspector contract guns were 3" (not 2 3/4) bead blasted Stainless.

 

[Terry T]

I've never seen a (full) 3" BLUED Speed Six. :shock: I have seen stainless ones. Had one in .38spl.
I never say "never" when it comes to Ruger but I'd guess it has a 2 3/4" barrel.

IF it really is a BLUED 3" in .38 spl., please pick it up and post photos, ser. no. etc. etc. for inclusion in the next ed. of Chad's book!

We estimate that only about 20% - 25% were made up in .38 spl.
Terry T

 

[DB30]

Well....it turned out to a 2 3/4".

 

[hittman]

You get a good deal on it?

 

[DB30]

I passed.

 

[hittman]

I passed.

Do you know if the gun is still for sale? Would he ship? Send pics? Asking price?

 

[DB30]

Hittman,
PMed you.