Ruger Single Six info.?

[GunNut71]

I am picking this up tomorrow for $150.00 The serial number is 53***. Can anyone give me some information on it? Ie: date of manufacture and/or possible value.

Thanks!!!

 

[GunNut71]

okay...according to the Ruger site it looks like it was made towards the end of 1956.

 

[americal]

WELCOME ABOARD :D looks like you have a flatgate RSS made in 1956,looking at the photo 150.00 was about right :arrow: if the gun was parted out ,it would be worth a good bit more than you paid :!: :!: good buy for a shooter flatgate 8) need a photo of the other side,to see if the flatgate is still on it,that is the flat part that you open up with your finger to expose the cylinder chambers :) tough guns and fun to shoot.at 150 dollars guys would buy them all day just for the parts..............

 

[GunNut71]

thanks for the info. i will get to look at it tomorrow and will be bringing it home unless something is wrong with it.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Welcome.

Regardless of its appearance, if it functions properly and shoots well, it's worth at least $150.

As mentioned, as loose parts it's worth more than that. You got a good deal.

And I happen to like "experienced" guns. I think they have style and grace.

:) :) :)

 

[flatgate]

Nice Single-Six. A rather rare variation. One of the last "Flat Gates".

The early Ruger Single-Sixes were fitted with the "flat" loading gate in lieu of the more traditional "round" design which was developed by Colt back in mid 1800's. :D

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