I'll share some photos of my old security six; sn 150-02324:
"Old" Security Six
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gunman42782
Hunter
That's a beauty! And you don't see that box too often either.
Very cool! Yes the old double actions are pretty interesting!
The box isn't in exactly pristine condition but makes a nice package.
The box isn't in exactly pristine condition but makes a nice package.
gunman42782
Hunter
Awesome! Yes you guys photo skills are far superior to mine. Always enjoy the gun photos!
Very cool.
A low back WITH the box!!!
Nice package.
JAYDAWG
A low back WITH the box!!!
Nice package.
JAYDAWG
Very NICE!
Actually, for a 50+ year old box, I think the condition is pretty decent.
And the Security Six contained within is also quite gorgeous.
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pisgah
Buckeye
I know you're embarrassed to be associated with that ugly ol' gun. If you ever get tried of being mocked for showing it, send it to me and I'll take the abuse...
Well, I expect some of the real 'six series collectors will come along shortly and demonstrate what a 'beater' this one really is - but for now I'll enjoy the abuse!! I look forward to seeing some more photos of some of these old guns!
A 4" Security Six is one we look for when the opportunity comes up!
@cellar701, that is an early gun. I would be interested to see the left side of the barrel, actually the extractor rod shroud. A small quantity of the earliest ones had cast barrels with six groove rifling. In 1971, somewhere a bit above 150-02000, they changed to forged barrels with five groove rifling. The cast barrels can be discerned by the inner machining of the shroud. Here are some reference pics of cast vs. forged and six vs. five groove rifling.
The general thought is that the change occurred right around that 2000 mark (and the low number "subscription" guns were made later, so they have the forged barrels) but I haven't had the chance to observe many guns between SNs 150-02000 and 150-03000.
The general thought is that the change occurred right around that 2000 mark (and the low number "subscription" guns were made later, so they have the forged barrels) but I haven't had the chance to observe many guns between SNs 150-02000 and 150-03000.
Bob I'll check and let you know. It'll be several days before I can get back to the house and check.
That's really nice! Thanks for sharing.
I was fortunate to acquire RDA-34, s/n 150-00005 a few years ago, complete with original box & manual. It was once owned by Tom Ruger, Bill Ruger's youngest son & after Tom passed away, Hank Williams Jr acquired it.
I displayed it, along with my Idaho Centennial Ruger Old Army (BP-7) revolver at the Ruger Collectors show in Nampa ID last weekend.
lmd
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I did find these additional photos Perhaps they will help in identification of cast or forged barrel?
Back in the early to mid 1980's, many police departments were shifting from revolver to semi-auto. I bought Security and Service Sixes by the box full and resold at very reasonable prices. Many of them went into pickup consoles or glove boxes as a 'what if?' tool.
I got one of the blued Sec 6 back years later. It was severely pitted on the side of barrel and cylinder but still functional. I carried it as a chore gun for even more years and now it holds a spot next to my recliner. They never die.
I got one of the blued Sec 6 back years later. It was severely pitted on the side of barrel and cylinder but still functional. I carried it as a chore gun for even more years and now it holds a spot next to my recliner. They never die.
OK, that is the later forged barrel, you can tell because the channel for the extractor rod is machined with the "bulge" rather than straight walled like on the cast barrel image.
Yes I see that. Thanks!!
