RED Six Series D/A boxes

[hittman]

Did I hear mentioned that the red and black Security/Service/Speed Six boxes are less common than others?

 

[T.A. WORKMAN]

I think that Terry T mentioned that in a post,,not sure though.
I think thats the same type Box Cabelas is using for its Single-Six,,
Terry

 

[chet15]

I'd have to go with the early fitted white case as being the least common. There were probably well under 100K of those.
Chet15

 

[chet15]

I'd have to go with the early fitted white case as being the least common. There were probably well under 100K of those.
But I'd be surprised if even 1% of those still exist today.
Chet15

 

[Terry T]

Actually, in my opinion, the six series red and white box is the least common. It was used for only about 18 months. It was the single action box pressed into service when the 'high back' frame was introduced which did not fit in the cut out in the white box.

Now, survival rate of boxes is another matter. It may be that fewer of the white boxes have survived.
Terry T

 

[weaselmeatgravy]

I agree with TT that the orange-ish red & white box with DA stickers are hardest to find, especially in nice shape since they are so flimsy. They were used as a stop-gap measure between the fitted white boxes used on old frame guns and the red & black boxes used in the later 70's.

The white boxes held up better.

Of course, even some old frame guns were shipped in the orange-ish red & white boxes:

 

[hittman]

Wow ~ excellent information gentlemen. Thank you very much for your help and pics. You can always count on WMG for some of the best pics!