Need Opinions

[Lance0812]

I have a source for a 3-screw Single Six with only the .22LR cylinder. Shows some wear and price is $255.00.

Opinions please.

 

[awp101]

How much wear and tear? That's the $64 question. Errr, so to speak...

 

[eric conrad]

Sounds like a fair price and the best part is they havn't made a three screw in what thirty eight years 8)
Has it been converted?
Shoot it and enjoy it. Thirty years from now it will be worth eight hundred dollars :wink:
Eric

 

[TiteGroups]

Sounds pretty good to me as long as it's mechanically sound and the bluing isn't in too bad a shape. If it's been shot a lot the grips will have considerable wear.

 

[donut757]

some wear never hurt a ruger.

 

[Flash]

If it's unconverted and in good shape, it's worth it. Not all single six's were convertibles so it's quite possibly correct to have one cylinder.

 

[flatgate]

S/N range?
Grip Frame Style, i.e. XR-3 or XR3-RED?
Grips? Black?, Varnished Walnut?, Oiled Walnut? Ivory?, Stag? Other?
Barrel Length? 4-5/8"?, 5-1/2"?, 6-1/2"?, 9-1/2"?
Ejector Housing Steel or Aluminum?
Ejector Housing Slot Style, i.e. Short?, Long? or Straight?
Sights? Drift Rear? Fully Adjustable Rear?

That's a few items to consider..........

flatgate

 

[Motex66]

I think if you want a shooter converted or not you should buy. All of the things flatgate mentioned are inportant to a collector. If its a shooter then some wear is no probluem.

Sights might be of a concern though I like fixed and abjustable and would not pass on either at your price.

All other things flatgate pointed out well watch out. You
could find youself with a gun to collectable to be a woods bumming gun.

Now knowledge is a good thing. You might be able to sell said gun for twice or three times your cost. I did I just contradict myself?

John

 

[Flash]

I think if you want a shooter converted or not you should buy. All of the things flatgate mentioned are inportant to a collector. If its a shooter then some wear is no probluem.

Sights might be of a concern though I like fixed and abjustable and would not pass on either at your price.

All other things flatgate pointed out well watch out. You
could find youself with a gun to collectable to be a woods bumming gun.

Now knowledge is a good thing. You might be able to sell said gun for twice or three times your cost. I did I just contradict myself?

John

And only important when you decide to sell it. A price of $255 isn't bad even without knowing all of flatgate's information