Mismarked GS-34

[RoninPA]

Several of us, a few years ago, were talking about mismarked GS-34's. They were Speed Six frames marked Police Service Six. We proved, by measurements, that they definitely were Speed Six frames, not PSS frames that were made into round butts.

Well, I sent a request off to Ruger this week which included the serial number of that revolver. I got a phone call, about a half hour ago, from the Ruger Records Department. The girl wanted to talk about that serial number because I had written on the request form that it said Police Service Six on the frame. She wanted to make sure that I hadn't written down the wrong serial number or wording as the records show that it left the factory as a Speed Six and it would letter as a Speed Six.

So, now the mystery is why they were marked that way (as a PSS). We theorized that maybe they needed to fill a contract of 4" fixed sight stainless steel Police Service Sixes but might not have had any PSS frames on hand so they just rollmarked those frames with PSS and shipped them off.

As far as we know only 2 of these have surfaced. Mine is s/n 158-65850. It would be interesting to find some serial numbers close to that to see what they are.







What a great Ruger collecting world we live in

 

[Terry T]

Here is a list of mis-marked guns I've compiled.
I think they were just roll stamped in error. Mine were eventually shipped as part of police orders to agencies who wouldn't mind the quality control error.

Mis-Marked Six Series Double Action Rugers Updated 07/24/2016

RDA-32
158-82925 (RENE 2nd ed.)
GA-34 (Gun Broker.com Jan. 2011 #210044456)

GS-32P
159-93465 (RENE 2nd ed.)
160-13641 (Gun Broker.com Sept. 2013 #364994452
160-43636
160-52289 (Owned by Terry T)
161-83??? Sold on Ruger Forum 05/09/2011
161-85971 From the Gil Hebard Collection. (Lot # 3755 Rock Is. Auction 12/6,7,8 /2013 sold w/box & shipper for $862.50 (plus 15% handling.))
161-87823

GS-32
160-04484 (RENE 2nd ed.)
160-37823

GS-34H
158-65850
159-87714 (Owned by Terry T)


GS-34HP
159-97761 (S.F. Sheriff's Office) (RENE 2nd ed.)
160-56309 (S.F. Sheriff's Office) (RENE 2nd ed.) (Owned by Terry T)

GS-83
162-51486

SS-34
159-59168

All except the RDA and GA are Speed Sixes mismarked as Police Service Sixes

Terry T

 

[RoninPA]

Great info from you as always Terry. Thanks for the list.

 

[GMan351]

I have a Speed Six GS-32P marked as a Service Six. Serial #159-89xxx

Stainless .357, 2.75 inch barrel, rubber grips with medallions.

I bought it new in 1987.

 

[MinorLV]

Hi all,

I have a GS 32P marked Police Service Six Serial 160-69936 that needs to be added to the mix.

Ps - I have passed the serial to RENE.

Best,

MinorLV

 

[Terry T]

Found another one!

http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?f=3&t=262644&p=2629208#p2629208

Terry T

 

[chet15]

I would agree that they were marked in error. Ultimately, whatever they are marked "does not" trump how the guns look (fixed sights, round butt). So they letter as Speed Six.
Chet15

 

[RoninPA]

I would agree that they were marked in error. Ultimately, whatever they are marked "does not" trump how the guns look (fixed sights, round butt). So they letter as Speed Six.
Chet15

This is correct, got my Ruger letter a couple days ago and it says it's a GS-34H so it is a Speed Six with Police Service Six markings.

 

[chet15]

SS-34
159-59168

Terry T

Terry, I had this one noted as an SS-32. Can you confirm?
Chet15

 

[Terry T]

Chad,
I can't find my source document so .... don't know for sure if it's 4" or 2". :shock:
Terry T

 

[hittman]

Mailed my letter to Ruger off today ..... thinking I have a GS32P.
Can pick up the gun Friday afternoon ..... maybe get some pics posted this weekend.

 

[hittman]

Inside bottom of each grip says "Ruger round butt". That also leads me to believe or makes me hope they were from the factory.

 

[GMan351]

Yep, the Sile grips say that on the grips. Your gun looks just like mine and I bought it new just like that.

 

[hittman]

Just had a surprise telephone call from a nice lady at Ruger.

This will letter as a GS-32P.

 

[Dwane]

So excuse my question but are all speed sixes round butt frames?

 

[hittman]

Yes.

 

[Terry T]

yes, all Speed Sixs are round butt frame.
Terry T

 

[chet15]

With an exception...
There are a very few Security Sixes in blue or stainless that were made with round butt. These have adjustable sights.
Both models are super rare....
Chet15

 

[pale scotsman]

I've got a GS-32P labeled as a Service Six. Serial # is 159-896xx. Not too sure how to post pics, bought it from a neighbor 22 years ago for $200.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/0B9e3pJBP-FWTMzZpR1RFazZGeWJURDY2LTI2R3lFZkFvRGJJ/view?usp=sharing