BRIGHT STAINLESS SP-101

[Bob M]

According to the BlueBook, only 1500 made in '96,'97. I just acquired one that falls in the correct serial# range and the interesting thing is.. it's DAO with the speed hammer. Does anyone know how many of the 1500 polished stainless were made in DAO? thanks, Bob

 

[jstanfield103]

Pictures, Must have Pictures.
Bob would Love to see that gem.

 

[Bob M]

Sorry, but I'm just too old or stupid or both to be able to put up pics. Best I could do is a text pic. PM your phone if you want and I'll get something for you. Regards, Bob

 

[Galaxiedan]

Have you verified that it is a factory bright stainless or is it possible someone polished it up themselves?

 

[Bob M]

According to Bluebook, falls in the correct serial# range 571-81675 to 572-44777. This gun falls in the end of those numbers 572-4XXXX. Believe me, I thought of that. All areas that should be polished are as far as I can tell. Rollmarks are crisp. That's why I am trying to determine if any of the bright stainless guns were made in DAO. I realize that is very specific information that may not be available anywhere, but I wanted to put it out there in case someone has that information.

 

[hittman]

Ruger or the box end label will tell you if the finish is factory fresh.

RENE is your best resource for production info.

 

[Bob M]

Thanks but on very close examination, I believe it's aftermarket polish. Rollmarks are a little smooth in places and polish stops on the rear trigger guard just before the grips. Still a nice gun. Thanks everyone. Bob

 

[Galaxiedan]

Here is photo of my bright stainless SP101 end label

 

[WendyZXZ]

That is a fine looking SP101 there!

 

[Pistolero]

Very nice SP-101!

 

[jstanfield103]

Man,
That is beautiful. Thanks for the picture.

 

[Galaxiedan]

Since you guys like the Bright Stainless, heres its big brother.

 

[gramps]

My SP-101 serial # is 572-3xxxx. It has a plastic box with no end label. Bright and shiny all over. I will try and post a picture later.
gramps

Egads, what a terrible picture. I took another picture with the iphone, but unable to get it onto photobucket with photobucket's new format.
gramps

 

[Tallbald]

My mercy those are beautiful. All of them. Just beautiful......beau.....ti.....ful...Don Sterchi