Price thoughts on this one?

[ShortBBL]

I saw a decent old Ruger today. I think it was maybe called an rs4... I probably am wrong. Anyway, the note on the box says it's a 1958 model.... its a Ruger single six (not convertable) with a 4 5/8" bbl.

It had a normal loading gate (not flat gate) and the black rubber grips which were in real nice shape. the blueing was pretty good but the ejector rod housing had maybe half or more of the blueing worn/faded? away.

It was in the original box and asking price was $400. Is that a bit high for the condition? what do you guys think it would be worth? I like the shot ones!

Edited to add: I didnt look at the box very close, but it appeared from first glance, that the sides were kind of grey in color? Is that right for that age gun?

 

[golferboy426]

I would have owned it in a second

 

[BlkHawk73]

WHAT HE SAID!

 

[ShortBBL]

Ouch!! I need to see if I can get it still!

 

[flatgate]

RSS4. Nice! I have a pic of a RSS4W, i.e. one with walnut grips and its' original box.....long since traded to a friend for something else.....

No grey box sides, though.

flatgate

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

Hey Guys,,,,,, He said the box sides were Grey!!!
My question is what color was the wreath on top of the box, and was the top Grey also????
Terry

 

[ShortBBL]

Flatgate. What year are those boxes in your picture? Does anyone have the box from a 1957-59 gun like this?

So you think $400 is a good price even with the wear it has? Dangit.... I should have grabbed it! I gotta get in touch with the seller and see if I can still get it!

And I am thinking the rubber grips were correct, right?

 

[SteveRuger]

Flatgate that is a nice RSS4!

 

[radicalrod]

Hey TA these guys are asleep at the wheel......all blue 4 5/8's gun in a grey box....HMMMM...don't sound like a RSS4 to me....maybe a LWAC or LWSC......if it has a green wreath on the top I will give you the 400 dollars and you can keep the gun........geez leave for a few days and everyone gets silly.....RR.

 

[street]

If you people would read the RENE you would not let those $400 to $1200, Lightweight boxes get away from you. Not to mention those $500 to $900 Lightweight guns get away. Now if that All Blue Lightweight had a "D" on it you are looking at over $2000 for that gun. "GET THE "RENE" AND READ IT'. :roll: :roll: :roll:

That should be a "S" not a D. Although a "D" would be worth a lot more, as none have been found with a D. Now if it had a "D" to go along with that "S" what would that be worth!!! :shock: Anyway as I was saying before RR pointed out my mistake on the "S-D" deal. You guys need to get the RENE and read it, and then read it again. :lol:

 

[radicalrod]

STREET, I would be just as happy with an S.....even HAPPIER with a D....never seen a D LW....or owned one......RR

 

[chet15]

Yep...gray box...sounds like a Lightweight to me. Snooze ya lose.
Chet15

 

[ShortBBL]

OUCH!

Anyone got a picture of that box?

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

OUCH!

Anyone got a picture of that box?

Black Wreath,,,,

Gren Wreath,,,,,,,

 

[rugerguy]

yessir, gotta "pay attention" and know a little bit about these guns.....
here is one we picked up Saturday, guy said it was "an RSS and he knows, he's an EXPERT....." oh well, I just gave him his price and thank 'ed him.....

alas, no box.................yes, its a LWSC.................2115xx range

 

[chet15]

Yep...gray box...sounds like a Lightweight to me. Snooze ya lose.
Chet15

Also, if you got that 1958 date off of Ruger's website, it probably is a Lightweight since the 4-5/8" steel framed Single-Six didn't come out until 1959.
Did the gun have a serial number in the 2xxxxx range? If so, is a Lightweight.
Chet15

 

[street]

yessir, gotta "pay attention" and know a little bit about these guns.....
here is one we picked up Saturday, guy said it was "an RSS and he knows, he's an EXPERT....." oh well, I just gave him his price and thank 'ed him.....

alas, no box.................yes, its a LWSC.................2115xx range

Yes, years ago, I bought an all blue Lightweight for $85.00, which was the going rate for a used Single-Six. The guy that sold it to me just thought it was a run of the mill Single-Six. At the time you could buy a Lightweight for $300 to $350. We didn't have the RENE back then but we had Jeff Munnell's book, "Ruger Rimfire Revolvers 1953-1973" That one gun more then repaid me for the cost of that book. A FEW DOLLARS INVESTED IN GOOD INFORMATION IS WELL WORTH IT.

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

As Spitz has often reminded us,,,,,,,,Books,,,,Books,,,,,Books!!

ShortBBL, Are either one of these the box you saw?????
Terry

PS,, Nice snag Dan!!!!!

 

[ShortBBL]

As Spitz has often reminded us,,,,,,,,Books,,,,Books,,,,,Books!!

ShortBBL, Are either one of these the box you saw?????
Terry

PS,, Nice snag Dan!!!!!

You forgot the pics.

And Chet... the guy selling it had the tag marks as a 1958.

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

As Spitz has often reminded us,,,,,,,,Books,,,,Books,,,,,Books!!

ShortBBL, Are either one of these the box you saw?????
Terry

PS,, Nice snag Dan!!!!!

You forgot the pics.

And Chet... the guy selling it had the tag marks as a 1958.

No I did post them> Look on page one of your post?
Terry

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Factory didn't put "year tags" on the boxes, so that's just somebody's opinion.

The guys here are giving really good info/recommendations. Sounds like a "sleeper" score to be had.

JMHO

:)

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

Factory didn't put "year tags" on the boxes, so that's just somebody's opinion.

The guys here are giving really good info/recommendations. Sounds like a "sleeper" score to be had.

JMHO

:)

Maybe a Hang Tag with info some one put on the gun Dick?????

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Probably.

Just saying that we see all kinds of tags and notes attached to guns at the shows, and most of them aren't "factory-issued".

Just a matter of caveat emptor, and my point was simply that we need to consider this whenever we see an "interesting" gun.

JMHO, too.

:) :) :)

 

[ShortBBL]

The tag was a hand written tag the owner had on it. He also had about 5 3 screw guns in mint condition! He had NO new models.... he was about 80. I hope I can get in touch with him soon!

 

[ShortBBL]

Oh, I see the grey boxes now.

Well, I didn't pick them up. He had the gun sitting in it's box... he said the box was original. The sides were grey. Not sure what the top was. Man.... I think I made a big boo boo!

Thanks for the info!! I'm gonna try and get this mistake fixed!

 

[ranger1]

Oh, I see the grey boxes now.

Well, I didn't pick them up. He had the gun sitting in it's box... he said the box was original. The sides were grey. Not sure what the top was. Man.... I think I made a big boo boo!

Thanks for the info!! I'm gonna try and get this mistake fixed!

I wish you the best of luck! :)

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

yessir, gotta "pay attention" and know a little bit about these guns.....
here is one we picked up Saturday, guy said it was "an RSS and he knows, he's an EXPERT....." oh well, I just gave him his price and thank 'ed him.....

alas, no box.................yes, its a LWSC.................2115xx range

TRhis/these are the cases when you never mention "the books"........ 8) :wink: Because they are "Experts"....... :roll: :lol:

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

ShortBBL,

Any news on this gun yet?????? Hope you were able to view it again.
Terry

 

[rugerguy]

Splitz, nailed it and besides you cannot debate with them, cause they are "experts" ( or maybe just showing off for their buddies or the family...)
Told this same guy once before and he sold a gun for a lady and she got screwed BIG time ( no kiss either) I let her know that she should have got a second opinion, went over, bought the gun from the guy who bought it ,for twice as much money ( he was tickled) and I still got it for "half price" go figure..............no most of these guys set up at the shows are NOT internet people, and the ones who are , are NO LONGER setting up at the shows, they do better in the comfort and convenience of their home.... :roll:

yes, what is the 'latest' on this gun, curious minds need to know...... :wink: