Security Six Low Back Collection (.357 Mag & .38 SPL)

[lovemydals]

I'm thinking of selling these Low Backs. Value?

lmd

 

[chet15]

Which sn is that RDA84? That is a really REALLY RARE GUN!!
Chet15

 

[lovemydals]

The bottom one (s/n 150-61119).

lmd

 

[Terry T]

I have a high back GA-86 but someone messed it up and stamped their initials on the side of it. I think it's Calvin Hobbs Peters or some such name. :shock:
Terry T

 

[lovemydals]

Darn high back Security Sixes hijacked my post. Pooh! :lol:

lmd

 

[SmokepoleSam]

What is the difference between the high and low backs? I have a 150-91420, it's only a shooter. It looks like the two in the pictures to me, but I don't know what I'm looking for. Thanks in advance.

Domenick

 

[lovemydals]

Where did the photos of the highback Security Sixies go? :?

 

[gunman42782]

Nice!

 

[weaselmeatgravy]

Where did the photos of the highback Security Sixies go? :?

I deleted them when you Poohed them. Didn't want to hijack

 

[lovemydals]

SmokepoleSam,

Let's see if I can explain it. In the photos below, there is a "high back" Security Six above a "low back" Security Six. The difference between the two is the grip frame on the "low back" is not as tall as the "high back", therefore has more of the hammer exposed coming out of the top of the grip frame. The portion of the hammer that I'm talking about is below the hammer spur behind the recoil shield, above & forward of the grip panel. I hope this answers your question. If not, maybe another Ruger Forum member can.

lmd

 

[lovemydals]

wmg,

Just joking around.

However, your photo might have helped SmokepoleSam to see the differnce between the "high back" & "low back" grip frames. Oh well, I added photos of the two grip frames & hopefully answered his question.

lmd

 

[SmokepoleSam]

lmd---

Thank you, now it is easy to see the difference. I have a low back.

Domenick

 

[lovemydals]

SmokepoleSam,

You are welcome! Congrats on your low back.

lmd

 

[dougader]

is one more common or desirable than the other to collectors?

 

[lovemydals]

dougader,

Good question. It really depends on the collector. The low backs are less common & some are really rare, as few were made depending on the variation. Anyone else want to comment?

lmd

 

[deserttrans]

Good info and pics.

 

[Ruger1441]

Had to check my # 150-00070 it is a low back 357 4 inch NIB 8)

 

[lovemydals]

Ruger1441,

Wow! Nice early one. 8)

lmd

 

[cellar701]

Those are nice! This one is an RDA 34, from 1971:

Gotta love those lowbacks and white boxes. I've also got a blued lowback snubby without box, but can't find a photo right now.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

To me, the original "low back" version had more of a "Ruger feel" to it, almost reminiscent of the XR3RED frame, while the later "high back" felt more like a S&W grip.

JMHO, you understand. I also think the Security Sixes had a very "Ruger look" to them, with shades of the single-actions in the profile around the top strap and the recoil shields.

 

[hittman]

Mine that looks just like this one is s/n 150-31981

 

[Ruger Packer]

FWIW.... mine is 150-62256. I've had 2 of the 6" model low backs. Still own one. Sold the other to my brother and he still has it. But had never even seen a 4" low back up close. Last spring I came across a classified on TFL site. Price was right so I bought it.

 

[cellar701]

Nice!

 

[XLIV]

is this why the 150 series grips wont fit the 151 series?

You gonna be in Redding show this weekend LMD?

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[lovemydals]

XLIV,

Not able to attend the Redding show. If you go, please report out on the show. Thanks!

lmd

 

[Ale-8(1)]

"is this why the 150 series grips wont fit the 151 series?"

Yep. And vice-versa.

 

[XLIV]

XLIV,

Not able to attend the Redding show. If you go, please report out on the show. Thanks!

lmd

Drove all the way down, got there and the parking lot was EMPTY.

Rocky Mountain Gunshows had a little blurb hidden in their website "canceled"

Shucks
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[lovemydals]

I'm thinking of selling these two Security Six Low Back revolvers (.357 Mag & .38 SPL). What should I ask for them?

lmd

 

[Terry T]

lmd,
I'd like first refusal, please.
Thanks,
Terry T

 

[RoninPA]

IIRC don't they also call the lowbacks a "humpback" due to the shape of the backstrap? That's another reason the grips won't interchange.