early Single-Six

toysoldier · Jun 28, 2020

My aunt and uncle are moving to California to live with their daughter, and I am holding his guns until his son decides if he wants them. One is a Single-Six purchased in 1960 for $55. Serial # is 146xxx. Condition is very good. It has (aftermarket?) plastic stag grips that have a brown liner. Does this have any special value?

hittman · Jun 28, 2020

To me, the family heirloom connection is the greatest value. But.....to some they're just a "thing" I suppose.

Money-wise, no clue, sorry.

SteveRuger · Jun 28, 2020

The Grips sounds like after market J. Scott grips. IMHO! They ( J. Scott ) made a fine grip of many different variations & sizes.
Your serial Range gun should of had the Walnut grips.
Enjoy a great piece of history.

chet15 · Jun 29, 2020

toysoldier said:
My aunt and uncle are moving to California to live with their daughter, and I am holding his guns until his son decides if he wants them. One is a Single-Six purchased in 1960 for $55. Serial # is 146xxx. Condition is very good. It has (aftermarket?) plastic stag grips that have a brown liner. Does this have any special value?

Assuming a 5-1/2" barrel?
Chet15

contender · Jun 29, 2020

I agree with Steve,, in the grips. Jay Scotts most likely.
As to value,, a LOT depends upon condition. You describe it as "very good." But, the NRA Grading system of percentages comes into play. A 99% gun is worth more than a 95% gun, which is worth more than a 90% gun.
Next,, does it have the original grips available? Box? Papers? Brown shipper? Manual? All these things affect the total package value.
Special value,,, to a BUYER would be if it was a "D" gun, a "S" gun, a RSS4, etc. Details are very important,, after condition is determined.
I'd look in the RENE Guide to help discover if it has any special features that can enhance the value.

toysoldier · Jun 29, 2020

There are no special markings, no original grips or box. 5 1/2" barrel.The only paper is the sales receipt from Goodwin Sporting Goods in Hays, Kansas. It has a well-used holster and gun belt with cartridge loops. The gun itself shows just a little holster wear. That's remarkable, as this was his snake gun when he was working in the oil fields in Kansas and California. Still had shot shells in it when I took it from the gun cabinet. The imitation stag grips have a walnut liner, and illegible white ink markings.