32 mag single-six ten incher

[mohavesam]

Maybe it was a 9.5" barrel but it was lnib, a blue 1980's gun. No signs of use, no turn ring, nice. Y/b box card etc.

Going back on Monday, going to trade into it.

Soooo... what is a value these days, what would you give for this as-described :?:

 

[Hondo44]

$450 to 500. They were first issued in 1884. The long barrel is about the lowest volume produced because of low market demand. And desirability hasn't improved so I wouldn't pay a premium.

What are they asking for it?

 

[mohavesam]

Anyone see a ANIB long barrel for sale in the last couple years?

This one comes from a plant manager's collection so I am confident he has not fired it...

 

[Rclark]

They were first issued in 1884.

Wow, that goes back a few years .

The ones I've seen (which haven't been many) have been all shorter barrels.

 

[48flyer]

It really depends on how many people want one, at the same time...
I have seen them in the $500 range, but have also seen bidders at an auction, go as high as $1000.
I wouldn't go that high, but I think anything under $600-$650, in this condition, would be a fair deal. That's just me, and I may be addicted to 32 caliber stuff.......

 

[mohavesam]

- You've "seen them" for around $500?

I'm also a fan of the first runs but honestly this is the first as-new long barrel I've seen irl in 4-5 years. And that last one was a shooter at 750 or so...
If I get it it'll be a shooter too!

 

[toroflow]

I don't believe they are worth THAT much. I bought a 90% shooter 9.5" a couple years ago for $325. If you can get a NIB one for around $550, I'd say that was a deal. Anymore funds than that, and I'd say you'll either be sitting on it forever trying to make a buck, or sell for a loss one day.

 

[trapperon]

Market is so soft--I wouldnt go over $500
You can get a brand new single seven 7.5 inch for $550 or so and have the great 327 cartridge

Ron

 

[xtratoy]

Maybe it was a 9.5" barrel but it was lnib, a blue 1980's gun. No signs of use, no turn ring, nice. Y/b box card etc.

Going back on Monday, going to trade into it.

Soooo... what is a value these days, what would you give for this as-described :?:

How much are they asking for it?

 

[mohavesam]

It is mine now, traded an RSI to it. Nice,complete package. Got the original transfer slip with it, 1987. Thirty year old new guns interest me! Still interested in RENE values.

 

[DaveShooter]

Congrats to ya- Very nice Cal and revolver to boot.

 

[Joe S.]

If you're happy that's all that matters.

I wouldnt take $500 for mine. Mine is in good shape but far from mint and i dont have box or papers. I had a Vaquerito with box that i had about $350 in. Traded it and $100 for it.

 

[mohavesam]

Thanks. I haven't seen cash in my pocket for quite awhile, so I had to swap into it and set my own value.
I believe I wouldn't take $600+ for this one. Plus all the original ruger exec provenance, unfired condition, etc. I don't own many safe queens, so will probably shoot it someday.

Think I own more 32 Ruger revolvers than any other models. At one time we had a discussion that concluded they had more 32 variants than any other caliber handgun? I'm not a collector per we, but its tough to walk away from unfired 30+ year old handguns...

 

[Joe S.]

I agree.

 

[32magfan]

I have all the barrel lengths of the original blued adjustable-sight models except the 9.5". :roll: I would gladly pay $500-600 for a nice example if I had the money to do so. I have so many .32 guns that I don't think I will be buying too many more. Maybe the Henry Big Boys in brass frames (I got the steel ones). I am also keeping my eye out for S&W models from the early '90's like 16's, 631 & 632's. I don't see those very often. I also don't see very many 9.5" Single Six .32's so I think the OP did well for himself.

I say shoot it and enjoy it fully.

Thanks,

32Magfan