non prefix single six

[trauma1]

are the non-prefix single six convertibles more valuable than prefix models?

 

[radicalrod]

I would say no but it depends on what range serial number you are comparing..... the xr3 convertible VS the xr3 red convertible yes....gotta compare apples to apples.....this may not make any sense to you but that is how I see it....RR.

 

[street]

There are some transition model non-prefix Single-Six convertibles that are really rare, such as the type 1 RSS9X. Then there are only 5 knowned RSS5Xs in the 200,000 range as everyone knows that range was set aside for the Lightweights. There are only about 750 RSS5X and only about 200 RSS9X type 2 transition model guns. As to the type 3 transition guns there are only about 475 RSS9X guns made. As you can see as RR said it all depends on which non-prefix guns you are talking about as whether the prefix or non-prefix guns are more valuable.

If you would price a digit pre-fix RSS4X to a common non pre-fix RSS5X then the digit pre-fix gun would be more valuable. But compaired to the examples that I gave above for the transition guns. The transition models would be more valuable then the RSS4X with the digit pre-fix serial number.

All number per RENE

 

[rugerguy]

bottom line around here is any old model "straight line"??? ( no prefix) has a slight premium to them ,and as always, condition and scarcity rules............then add in the 'extras' ( icing on the cake) box,paper work and shipper :wink:

 

[chet15]

There's too many factors to make a judgement call to your question. If it was a common non-prefix variation with 80% blue, and compared to a NIB 20- Single-Six, then the NIB 20- gun is worth more.
To know an item is older does not necessarily mean its worth more.
But you can start by posting the barrel length on your gun, a partial serial number and its condition and if its boxed.
Chet15