texasaggie09
Bearcat
Can anyone tell me the rarity and value of a NIB Ruger Super Blackhawk model GKS-458N? I was told they are rare because of the high gloss. Any info would be appreciated. Thanks.
Ruger Super Blackhawk question
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chet15
Hawkeye
Here's what I have on the "G" high polish Supers from the "Reference of Ruger Firearms":
GKS458N, GKS45N, GKS47N and GKS411N. Known s/n range 86-57298 to 86-94863 (GKS458N); 86-58713 to 87-04780 (GKS45N); and 86-66700 to 86-98008 (GKS47N). The GKS411N is not known to have been made. Estimated quantities: GKS458N = 100; GKS45N = 550; GKS47N = 600. All are rare.
On the quantities produced, I made these estimates from what one distributor received. Don't remember how many that was for that particular distributor (without looking) but I based the estimates on what total production might have been if each of Ruger's distributors at the time received a similar quantity.
Price? Whatever somebody is willing to give...they are rare and do not come up very often. I believe we got $800 out of our NIB gun a few months ago.
Chet15
GKS458N, GKS45N, GKS47N and GKS411N. Known s/n range 86-57298 to 86-94863 (GKS458N); 86-58713 to 87-04780 (GKS45N); and 86-66700 to 86-98008 (GKS47N). The GKS411N is not known to have been made. Estimated quantities: GKS458N = 100; GKS45N = 550; GKS47N = 600. All are rare.
On the quantities produced, I made these estimates from what one distributor received. Don't remember how many that was for that particular distributor (without looking) but I based the estimates on what total production might have been if each of Ruger's distributors at the time received a similar quantity.
Price? Whatever somebody is willing to give...they are rare and do not come up very often. I believe we got $800 out of our NIB gun a few months ago.
Chet15
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texasaggie09
Bearcat
Thanks. I was also told 100 were made in this configuration. I am doing a local trade for this Ruger so it will be mine in a week or two.
Please let me know if anyone else has any info.
Please let me know if anyone else has any info.
flatgate
Hawkeye
texasaggie09 said:
I don't believe there is anyone else, unless you can get the Factory to cough up proprietary production data. I'm jerking your chain a wee bit..... since Chet15 has had, for years, the best Ruger data outside of the actual Factory records.
flatgate
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texasaggie09
Bearcat
I figured he was right on because he seemed very knowledgeable. I just registered today and this was my first post so I'm not familiar with all the experts. I'll know who to go to next time I have a question. Thanks, guys.
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texasaggie09
Bearcat
This Ruger is for sale on Gunbroker. Here is the link:
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=237164239
http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=237164239
street
Hunter
flatgate said:texasaggie09 said:
I don't believe there is anyone else, unless you can get the Factory to cough up proprietary production data. I'm jerking your chain a wee bit..... since Chet15 has had, for years, the best Ruger data outside of the actual Factory records.
flatgate
And sometimes if you get the wrong person at the Factory, Chad's information is probably closer to the fact then the Factory's. Although 99.9% the Factory information is correct.
texasaggie09 said:
Welcome to the Forum.
Guess you will know in about 6 days what it is worth. Nice gun fer sure.
Jim
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texasaggie09
Bearcat
Thanks! Yes sir, I figured I'd start it at a penny with no reserve and let her go. We shall see in about 6 days for sure.
