Ruger Bearcat 1958

[A=A]

Hey. Just joined. Got a Bearcat (S# 028x). Want to know value. Is value better if unrestored? If do restore, who is best for Bearcat work? (for longer version look in New Members thread 'Hey from SC').

JRC

 

[StanMemTn]

Welcome!
I'm sure others will be by soon to answer your particular questions.
In regards to who works on/optimizes Bearcats, check out this Gunblast article from earlier this week: http://www.gunblast.com/Boge_BowenBearcat.htm

-Stephen

 

[A=A]

Yeah, saw that earlier, but it says that Bowen will only work on New Bearcats, since the older stuff had inconsistant tolerances. Love Bowen's work...

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Sorry for the big pics, I don't know how to resize them!

 

[Hobie]

Maybe it is a bit of dirt or something but that doesn't look like an "O" it looks like a "Q" making it an alphabet gun. I think Boge Quinn might be looking for one...

PS - about restoring, WHY? It is original now, in pretty good condition, it won't be after. Restoration is for guns that are crappy and incomplete not an example like this.

 

[flatgate]

Please resize the pics or post a link to them instead of posting oversize images on the Forum. Thanks!

Alphabet Bearcats are $400 to around $475. A nice box is worth an additional $100, esp. if it has the Owner's Manual and other paperwork.

flatgate

PS Welcome to Ruger Forum!

 

[golferboy426]

Alphabet Bearcats are $400 to around $475. A nice box is worth an additional $100, esp. if it has the Owner's Manual and other paperwork.


Flatgate I hope you are right as I've got one in the Box on Gunbroker, lots of watchers.

There is a box on ebay now currently at 85 with a day left

I guess I haven't figured out how to use quotes :wink:

 

[Boge Quinn]

If you have a Q Bearcat, I am definitely interested. Email me please at [email protected].

By the way - I am working on an article about Bowen's catalog "Perfected Bearcat" package. Should be up the first of the week.

 

[golferboy426]

mine is a C

 

[Darkangel1846]

Mine is an E , picked it up 20 years ago. Tried to sell it as i am cleaning out the safe queens. Shipping is high so no buyers, had several back out at the last minute. Good luck.

 

[Hobie]

I have a B (paid $250 IIRC) and an M (just paid $300). Glad to hear the values are up, they are great guns.

 

[stantheman86]

I stopped selling C&R handguns online, because UPS Red Label overnight charges are obscene........