Serial number on old model 3 screw

[spud711]

I did a search on Ruger's home page. I entered the serial number of my pistol 30-55784. They indicated "no record" of this number. I have
owned it since 1972.

 

[weaselmeatgravy]

Old models won't be on there because Ruger didn't start computerizing records until the late 1980s. General ranges per year are posted though. Probably manufactured in 1970.

 

[spud711]

I'm trying to find out value. It's tight and shows some holster wear. It's 6 1/2" 357 original grips. I don't have
a picture of the pistol right now. My son has the gun.

 

[hittman]

Search Completed Auctions on GunBroker for most accurate current values.

Details needed too. Barrel length? Caliber? Converted? Original grips? Etc.

 

[Danjet500]

Like WMG said, looks like 1970. The SN below is approximately the first shipped in that year.

30-24975

1970

 

[hittman]

Serial Number Lookup

ruger.com

Manufactured from 1955 to 1973 357 Magnum (Instruction Manual)
Serial	Year
1	1955
1737	1956
7318	1957
11676	1958
18688	1959
25734	1960
34325	1961
39490	1962
43698	1963
52569	1964
60373	1965
73551	1966
87269	1967
108764	1968
30-00001	1969
30-24975	1970
30-81253	1971
31-10018	1972
31-41551	1973

 

[contender]

As noted, details are important when it comes to values. A 1970, .357, 6-1/2" barreled gun is of a high production type.

 

[weaselmeatgravy]

Assuming it doesn't have a 9mm cylinder with it, is not converted to the transfer bar safety, has no box, no manual, just the gun in 95% condition will be $550 +/- $50 regionally. Lower condition = less value and prices drop fast with heavier wear. Rocky Mountain states generally trend toward higher demand/value for unconverted old models in nice condition.

 

[G2]

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[Ale-8(1)]

Added it to Bob's List. It falls right in the midst of a bazillion such guns from 1970.

 

[GasGuzzler]

Without a pic it's hard to say but it would sell for $600 in DFW unless there's something really wrong... like safety conversion or damage.