Consecutive or Duplicate Numbers

[thinckley]

I know there are mixed feelings about posting serial numbers on the interwebs, I get both sides. I also think it would be nice to have someplace where people can post "I am looking for serial numbers that match ###XXX"

For example, I would love to find a consecutive numbered OM SBH from 1964. 5 digit gun, XX291. I have 8 other Old Models I would love to match up.

On a related note, I am constantly browsing auction sites for consecutive guns and would have no problem whatsoever turning one over to someone who was looking.

 

[hittman]

Good luck. Needle in a haystack.
I have 2 different GP100s with D s/n. I would consider a consecutive or the number without the D. Had a Classified here for 2 or 3 years ….. not even a sniff.

On the other hand, i found here an original box and shipper for my 5,5 inch 357 Redhawk that was only in production 3 years in the early 80s. So …. Stranger things have happened.

 

[thinckley]

I thought about using the classifieds, but for some reason it just didn't seem like the right place, plus the scammers zero in on those WTB ads.

 

[hittman]

If a scammer searched WTB that will likely return results not only from the title but also the text so ….. I honestly do not find that a valid concern but …… each of us gotta do what they’re comfortable with.

 

[krw]

I remember when Ole RR used to pair em up. Has pile of em

 

[chet15]

If a scammer searched WTB that will likely return results not only from the title but also the text so ….. I honestly do not find that a valid concern but …… each of us gotta do what they're comfortable with.

Agreed! And its up to the scammer to prove its his.
Second, serial numbers are always posted in full at the major auction sites. They don't seem to have a problem with it.
Chet15

 

[thinckley]

Agreed! And its up to the scammer to prove its his.
Second, serial numbers are always posted in full at the major auction sites. They don't seem to have a problem with it.
Chet15

True, although Rock Island posts a picture of the typed out serial number so they can't be read by web crawlers (search engines).

 

[contender]

I think the fact that some folks prefer to not post serial numbers is to protect their privacy. But when trying to buy a firearm,, often, a collector will desire it to see if it matches up with any of their guns.

 

[thinckley]

It is a mixed bag on GB also. Some post them, some block out a couple of the numbers, others block out everything.

 

[Randyzzz]

Well, just in case…I’d love to find Super Single Six 553553

 

[thinckley]

You miss every shot you don't take, right?

I am looking for any matches to these:

 

[Joey]

I just purchased an OM Single Six duplicate ser #182192. I am always scanning GB in hopes of finding its mate. The blurred serial #'s are a bit irritating. I emailed a seller that had several listings, all blurred. I asked him why sellers did this, and noted that collectors would like to see the # as that is crucial in making a purchase decision. He responded with the serial #, but no explanation of why the blurring. Would take a lot of time to em all the sellers that do this for the serial #.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

You miss every shot you don't take, right?

I am looking for any matches to these:

Just checked my inventory . . . can't help ya. Sorry. Good luck.

 

[Joey]

Just checked my inventory . . . can't help ya. Sorry. Good luck.

Same here.

 

[Randyzzz]

Same here.

Me three…

 

[weaselmeatgravy]

@thinckley, I searched both my dealer inventory and my collection spreadsheets and came up blank. I checked all the exact numbers (or suffixes in the case of the two prefixed guns) in case there was a same-number, different model match. And also checked the +1, -1 numbers for consecutive pairs.

Then I went back and un-hid the sold stuff from the inventory spreadsheet and got one semi-ridiculous hit on a Bisley Hunter that has the consecutive suffix to your OM .45. So if 88-17657 is a sufficient match to 45-17658, I can try to touch base with the guy who bought the Hunter in 2020

There was also a totally ridiculous hit on a consecutive to 9477... if you want a Stevens model 9478 break action single shot 12 gauge, I'm your huckleberry

 

[JAYDAWG]

Hey WMG....you can be MY huckleberry.............
$$$$??
Jay

 

[thinckley]

Then I went back and un-hid the sold stuff from the inventory spreadsheet and got one semi-ridiculous hit on a Bisley Hunter that has the consecutive suffix to your OM .45. So if 88-17657 is a sufficient match to 45-17658, I can try to touch base with the guy who bought the Hunter in 2020

If it was a suffix match, I would be all over it!!!!

 

[weaselmeatgravy]

Hey WMG....you can be MY huckleberry.............
$$$$??
Jay

$2K for the CCH type 1 flatgate

 

[thinckley]

So slight deviation, just a cool serial number. My go-to hunting rifle is a Winchester M1917 that my wife's great uncle sporterized for her grandfather (I wish he hadn't, but I am glad he did). The gun is an elk killing machine, but part of what I think makes it cool is the serial number.

16300, manufactured in September 1917.

Not bad for a gun creeping up on 108 years old, but still not my oldest.

 

[eveled]

When the SR1911 first came out, they were hard to get. I really wanted ONE! ONE!

My LGS got in a shipment. I went to buy one. I looked at the display gun. the owners son said “I’ll get one from out back.” (They had a quantity of them)

I responded by thinking (apparently out loud) as he was walking away “I wonder if any are consecutive?”

He said be right back. Like 20 minutes later he comes back with 2 and says it took a while but I made a match!

So I felt I couldn’t say “oh I only wanted one”

So now my boys each have a SR1911 with consecutive numbers.

 

[contender]

eveled,,that's kinda similar to what happened LONG ago to me.

My brother from another mother,, a Federal LEO & I went to a police supply sale warehouse. He was getting a S&W M-28 and I went looking at the Ruger Security-Sixes. I wanted one & a buddy wanted one.
Well, when I asked if they had any with consecutive numbers,, the guy brought out (3) sets of Security-Sixes that had consecutive numbers. I like to have had a stroke, and this was long before I became a serious collector.
I only had enough money for a pair,, so I got one pair. But before I would let my buddy get it from me,, we made a pact. If EITHER one of us ever went to sell their gun, the other one had first option.
He still has his SS & mine was stolen several years ago. I'm still pizzed about that one.

I also checked my meager few guns for any matches to the list shown & Nada! No matches anywhere.

 

[arcticruger]

Speaking of consecutive serial numbers… I have a decent 3 digit Red Eagle, serial #03xx, that I would consider trading for one with serial 0599 or 0601

 

[thinckley]

No dog in this hunt, but here is Ser # 848 .41 Mag Blackhawk

https://hibid.com/lot/255805073/ruger-blackhawk-three-digit-serial-revolver--41?ref=lot-list

 

[hittman]

Wow that’s a shame ……

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Speaking of consecutive serial numbers… I have a decent 3 digit Red Eagle, serial #03xx, that I would consider trading for one with serial 0599 or 0601

Let me guess which one you have . . .

 

[contender]

That 3-digit .41 Blackhawk is nice,, but reflects what a collector feels is a bad mistake.
The brass g/f is aftermarket and the grips incorrect. The jeweled hammer would need replacing.
Those things are "reversible."
But the cut front sight,, ruins the potential collector value.
To replace the front sight, you have to silver solder one on. Then you have to re-blue the gun because of the heat required to do the soldering.

And those are just the things I can see.

 

[Joey]

What would you call a Bubba job that's well done but still ruins the value of a nice gun? A Barbie? If that is acceptable, this gun has really been Barbie-ed. I have an OM .357 FT that was Barbie-ed to the enith degree. What a shame.

 

[hittman]

What would you call a Bubba job that's well done …..

Non existent.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

My take on this is a gun is either "as originally shipped" with all original parts and finish or it isn't. Some folks care about this degree of originality, some don't.

Cutting it really fine in the case of returning a gun to Ruger for replacement of a problem part or refinishing might bother those who care about it. So long as the gun is not presented as "fully original" . . . no harm no foul. I have sent guns in for repair and have no problem revealing that fact to anyone interested. The fact that I have bought guns with honest wear does not bother me in the least. A nicely "restored" gun doesn't bother me so long as its actual history is revealed while considering my price level.

Everyone has their own take on this, and that's OK with me so long as a gun is presented to the best knowledge of its owner. YMMV