Joe S.
Hunter
whats up with these grips?? :shock:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=326656677
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=326656677
never seen such...
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Chuck 100 yd
Hunter
Home made grips on a well worn used gun. He wants too much money for it.
CraigC
Hawkeye
I don't think it's well worn, just rusted but I agree it's too high by at least a hundred bucks. An early case colored New Vaquero that needs to go back to Ruger for a full blue job. Some folks install Bakelite grips to somewhat mimic John Wayne's Colt, which I believe had yellow Catalin grips.
Or Turnbull for some real case colors. :wink:
Or Turnbull for some real case colors. :wink:
Those grip panels are a not-too-successful attempt to simulate aged ivory.
Some folks like 'em . . . some don't.
Some folks like 'em . . . some don't.
Texassmitty
Bearcat
Not very good looking.
OP
Joe S.
Hunter
Is there signifigance to the serial?
Joe S. said:
Discounting the prefix, it's a palindrome . . . a "radar number".
Some "number guys" like those.
OP
Joe S.
Hunter
Ah. I see it now. Guess im not a number guy. Lol
Ladobe
Single-Sixer
And some collect different models or same model different cartriges with the same serial numbers - that also may be low, etc.
In my case I've only had consecutive, low to very low and one high that was almost the last one made. But the only ones I've looked for intentionally is the very low.
Solid Serial Number 77777777 or 11111111
Ladder Serial Number 12345678 or 87654321
Repeater Serial Number 12341234 or 21342134
Radar/Palidrone Serial Numbers 12344321 or 98766789
Consecutive Serial Numbers 55551789, 55551790, 55551791
Low serial Numbers 00000021 or 00000134
High Serial Number 99999912
In my case I've only had consecutive, low to very low and one high that was almost the last one made. But the only ones I've looked for intentionally is the very low.
Solid Serial Number 77777777 or 11111111
Ladder Serial Number 12345678 or 87654321
Repeater Serial Number 12341234 or 21342134
Radar/Palidrone Serial Numbers 12344321 or 98766789
Consecutive Serial Numbers 55551789, 55551790, 55551791
Low serial Numbers 00000021 or 00000134
High Serial Number 99999912
mannyCA
Bearcat
thems some yeller grips...
GasGuzzler
Hawkeye
There was a pair like that on eBay around Christmas time.
Tellico
Buckeye
Might be these? http://www.collinscraftgrips.com/pistol_grip.php?ID=536&grip=Ruger+Vaquero+NV+grips+with+Western+Sun+and+Ivory+Corian
gjgalligan
Blackhawk
Ale-8(1 it's a[b said:palindrome [/b]. . . a "radar number".
Never heard those terms before, care to explain them to me (and probably lots of other people)?
CraigC
Hawkeye
Those are Corian and Collins doesn't do Bakelite.Tellico said:
I'll withhold comments about someone who would buy a rusted Ruger because the serial number interested them and for no other reason. That's just weird.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Palindrome
Tellico
Buckeye
CraigC said:
Oooops! missed the Bakelite when I looked at the auction. Thank you for the correction. Well someone liked it. SOLD!
Fred
street
Hunter
Calling someone weird because they would buy a rusted Ruger because of the serial number, is one great way to withhold a comment!!! Boy I'm glad you didn't comment. I would hate to see what you would have to say if you did. :lol: :lol: :lol:CraigC said:
I know you think your opionion is the only one that counts but that only your opinion not everyone else. I guess all of the collectors that collect guns based on what the serial number is should have checked with you. Because I know they don't want to go through life being weird!!!!! :roll: :roll: :roll:
Jayhawkhuntclub
Buckeye
I actually have two Palindrome serial guns. Just by chance. It's odd since I don't own that many guns. Does owning two make me cool? Well, it's not for me to say...but, yes. Yes it does. :mrgreen:
street
Hunter
Yes it does, very cool!!!Jayhawkhuntclub said:
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I bought consecutive numbered SR1911's for my sons. I have a s&w model 60 that has my father's birthday for a serial number. The weird thing is that I didn't notice for 10 years. Ed
CraigC
Hawkeye
Street, you really need to get over yourself and stop stalking me. You don't have to interject with your opinion of ME every time I post something about GUNS that you don't agree with. I didn't say anyONE was weird. I said paying full price for a rusted gun JUST because of the serial number is weird. I also said this TWO MONTHS AGO. This is not an indictment against all collectors so stop trying so hard to be offended. :roll:
andyo5
Single-Sixer
Looks like an OM Vaquero with case colored frame.
Not sure if it has rust or not, but seller has good feedback and he did not mention it. You should PM him and ask about it before bidding.
Aftertmarket grips look like faux aged ivory.
Not sure if it has rust or not, but seller has good feedback and he did not mention it. You should PM him and ask about it before bidding.
Aftertmarket grips look like faux aged ivory.
CraigC
Hawkeye
The early New Vaqueros were case colored like their large frame brethren, this is an example. The grips are yellow Bakelite, not aged or "yellowed" but a yellow material. It's very obvious from the pics that the frame and ejector housing are rusted and the auction ended six weeks ago.
street
Hunter
Kettle, Pot, Black!!!!! :lol:
GasGuzzler
Hawkeye
andyo5 said:
:facepalm: :shock:
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