I think I just found out how much factory ivory grips are worth. Gunbroker had a demilled Single Six in the 103,000 serial number range that had FACTORY IVORY GRIPS with it. The Single Six and the grips sold for $2,125 about 9:15 PM tonight. I was the underbidder. I bid more than I told myself I would, but I still didn't make it. RENE states they should be worth about $2,225; seems that is correct!
Factory Ivory Grips
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OhMy....! ! ! $ $ $.
contender
Ruger Guru
"I'm not positive about this, BUT, I think you can buy a full-grown mail elephant for that price.... (and make your own grips)."
That's funny!
The reason they are so valuable is the limited numbers, the ivory regs Hussain passed, combined with the fact they are factory supplied.
Aftermarket ivory grips aren't too far behind in costs.
That's funny!
The reason they are so valuable is the limited numbers, the ivory regs Hussain passed, combined with the fact they are factory supplied.
Aftermarket ivory grips aren't too far behind in costs.
Actually a pretty good price!! I am seeing them go for $2,500 and $3,000.
FT44
FT44
And beeee careful of fakes!!!!
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diffy40
Single-Sixer
Please send pictures of the tusks. Maybe I can trim a little off one side and resell him.Johnnu2 said:I have an elephant for sale if anyone is interested; "pretty good price" for forum members
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JStacy
Blackhawk
"I have an elephant for sale if anyone is interested; "pretty good price" for forum members"
I bet shipping would be expensive.
I bet shipping would be expensive.
Heavy Barrel
Single-Sixer
I have an old model single six that I purchased in March of 1957.At the same time of purchase I bought along with the gun a set of Ruger stags,they were $7.50,at the same time bought the ivories,if my memory is correct,they were $9.00,still have the gun and grips.
contender
Ruger Guru
Gee Heavy Barrel,,, some folks around here would be polite & offer to buy those & let you double your money. Giving the age & inflation & all,, I'll do better than that,, I'll triple your money! 
Seriously,, if you still have those grips,, that's EXCELLENT! It would be great if you have the sales receipt where you bought them as well.
Now,, for many folks,, who discuss the "fakes" & the factories," it would be very helpful if you took detailed, up close pictures of both sets of grips,, front & back,, especially around the medallion. There has been a LOT of discussion about what's "real" and what's fake out there for a long time. Any & all verifiable sets help us weed out the fakes.
Seriously,, if you still have those grips,, that's EXCELLENT! It would be great if you have the sales receipt where you bought them as well.
Now,, for many folks,, who discuss the "fakes" & the factories," it would be very helpful if you took detailed, up close pictures of both sets of grips,, front & back,, especially around the medallion. There has been a LOT of discussion about what's "real" and what's fake out there for a long time. Any & all verifiable sets help us weed out the fakes.
Heavy Barrel
Single-Sixer
contender said:Gee Heavy Barrel,,, some folks around here would be polite & offer to buy those & let you double your money. Giving the age & inflation & all,, I'll do better than that,, I'll triple your money!
Seriously,, if you still have those grips,, that's EXCELLENT! It would be great if you have the sales receipt where you bought them as well.
Now,, for many folks,, who discuss the "fakes" & the factories," it would be very helpful if you took detailed, up close pictures of both sets of grips,, front & back,, especially around the medallion. There has been a LOT of discussion about what's "real" and what's fake out there for a long time. Any & all verifiable sets help us weed out the fakes.
Still have the grips but no reciept,purchased them from the Altoona Leather Store in Altoona,PA.There's more,I have a pair of consecutive engraved single sixes still in box,one fired the other never.I'm thinking they were either $315 or $325 but 1957 was a long time ago and my memory's not near what it used to be.If I get some time in the next few days I'll post a few pictures.
Hondo44
Hawkeye
JStacy said:
Yes, but you could ride the elephant back home instead.
flattop44 said:
:arrow: I agree! :!:
Heavy Barrel said:contender said:Gee Heavy Barrel,,, some folks around here would be polite & offer to buy those & let you double your money. Giving the age & inflation & all,, I'll do better than that,, I'll triple your money!
Seriously,, if you still have those grips,, that's EXCELLENT! It would be great if you have the sales receipt where you bought them as well.
Now,, for many folks,, who discuss the "fakes" & the factories," it would be very helpful if you took detailed, up close pictures of both sets of grips,, front & back,, especially around the medallion. There has been a LOT of discussion about what's "real" and what's fake out there for a long time. Any & all verifiable sets help us weed out the fakes.
Still have the grips but no reciept,purchased them from the Altoona Leather Store in Altoona,PA.There's more,I have a pair of consecutive engraved single sixes still in box,one fired the other never.I'm thinking they were either $315 or $325 but 1957 was a long time ago and my memory's not near what it used to be.If I get some time in the next few days I'll post a few pictures.
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Suggest 301.50 for the pair, as advertised then. Saw Ivories for 9.50 and stags for 7.00 in the time frame you note, Donaldsons' downtown MPLS MN...........Splitz
Heavy Barrel
Single-Sixer
HAWKEYE#28 said:Heavy Barrel said:contender said:Gee Heavy Barrel,,, some folks around here would be polite & offer to buy those & let you double your money. Giving the age & inflation & all,, I'll do better than that,, I'll triple your money!
Seriously,, if you still have those grips,, that's EXCELLENT! It would be great if you have the sales receipt where you bought them as well.
Now,, for many folks,, who discuss the "fakes" & the factories," it would be very helpful if you took detailed, up close pictures of both sets of grips,, front & back,, especially around the medallion. There has been a LOT of discussion about what's "real" and what's fake out there for a long time. Any & all verifiable sets help us weed out the fakes.
Still have the grips but no reciept,purchased them from the Altoona Leather Store in Altoona,PA.There's more,I have a pair of consecutive engraved single sixes still in box,one fired the other never.I'm thinking they were either $315 or $325 but 1957 was a long time ago and my memory's not near what it used to be.If I get some time in the next few days I'll post a few pictures.
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Suggest 301.50 for the pair, as advertised then. Saw Ivories for 9.50 and stags for 7.00 in the time frame you note, Donaldsons' downtown MPLS MN...........Splitz
After I went thru a bunch of l old stuff,you are correct,$301.50.
Any link to the demilled gun the OP was talking about? I would love to see pictures of a set of factory ivories on a deactivated single six!
Heavy Barrel said:contender said:Gee Heavy Barrel,,, some folks around here would be polite & offer to buy those & let you double your money. Giving the age & inflation & all,, I'll do better than that,, I'll triple your money!
Seriously,, if you still have those grips,, that's EXCELLENT! It would be great if you have the sales receipt where you bought them as well.
Now,, for many folks,, who discuss the "fakes" & the factories," it would be very helpful if you took detailed, up close pictures of both sets of grips,, front & back,, especially around the medallion. There has been a LOT of discussion about what's "real" and what's fake out there for a long time. Any & all verifiable sets help us weed out the fakes.
Still have the grips but no reciept,purchased them from the Altoona Leather Store in Altoona,PA.There's more,I have a pair of consecutive engraved single sixes still in box,one fired the other never.I'm thinking they were either $315 or $325 but 1957 was a long time ago and my memory's not near what it used to be.If I get some time in the next few days I'll post a few pictures.
I really think you need to provide some pictures of them engraved sixes!
