I have a friend looking to sell a single six for somewhere in the neighborhood of $200. I haven't seen it yet, so there are quite a few details I'm not sure of, but I'm hoping I might be able to ask the board a few questions.
First, the little I know about the gun:
3-screw (exact date unknown)
safety modifications not done
barrel length unknown
blue (but bluing pretty badly worn)
firing pin broken
I have been assured by several people that I will really enjoy shooting a single six, but at this point I don't foresee having it for the long-term. I'd like to fix it up, get to know it, and then sell it, probably within a year or so.
My questions:
I've heard and read that the firing pin fix in this gun is difficult and likely best done by Ruger, even though they will make the safety modifications at the same time. Does that sound accurate?
Next, what criteria would you use to determine whether rebluing will help or hurt the gun's value? I'm assuming that it is elderly, but not historically significant...
Finally, has anyone had a single six refinished at Ruger lately? How was the work and how much did it cost?
Thanks in advance -- I've already learned a ton about Rugers from reading this board (I have a Mk II that I love) and look forward to hearing your opinions.
First, the little I know about the gun:
3-screw (exact date unknown)
safety modifications not done
barrel length unknown
blue (but bluing pretty badly worn)
firing pin broken
I have been assured by several people that I will really enjoy shooting a single six, but at this point I don't foresee having it for the long-term. I'd like to fix it up, get to know it, and then sell it, probably within a year or so.
My questions:
I've heard and read that the firing pin fix in this gun is difficult and likely best done by Ruger, even though they will make the safety modifications at the same time. Does that sound accurate?
Next, what criteria would you use to determine whether rebluing will help or hurt the gun's value? I'm assuming that it is elderly, but not historically significant...
Finally, has anyone had a single six refinished at Ruger lately? How was the work and how much did it cost?
Thanks in advance -- I've already learned a ton about Rugers from reading this board (I have a Mk II that I love) and look forward to hearing your opinions.