SteelShooter,
Welcome to the forum! Glad to see that you have an interest in Collectable New Model Single-Sixs. As you have been advised by the above posts joining the RENE is an absolute must!! The info you seek is
there and it would not hurt to join thr RCA while you are at it!
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Might as well jump in with both feet!
Remeber what is Collectable to one may not be for another, that is why
the info in the RENE reference is invaluable. It will help you decide what
direction you want to go. Best of luck to you!! We need more Ruger
Collectors.
Heres My Top Ten Collectable New Model Single-Sixs.
GKNR-4F -Uncataloged Only Three Made!!! - In my opinion the "Holy Grail". Extremley Rare
KRB-24AW - "Tom Ruger Shootist Bisley"- Only 52 made. Extremley Rare. The 1st and only one that I have seen auctioned went for close
to 4K.
S4 - 45/8" Blue Star Single Cylinder Gun - 200? made - Only 12 Known
Extremely Rare!!
S9 - 91/2" Blue Star Single Cylinder Gun - Rare!
KS4 - 45/8" Stainless Star Single Cylinder Gun - Rare! - 900 made.
KS9 - 91/2" Stainless Star Single Cylinder Gun - Very Scarce!
KNR4 - 45/8" Stainless Steel "Liberty Model" - Rare! Only 300 made!
KNR9 - 91/2" Stainless Steel Single-Six - 1500 made! Very Scarce.
NR4F - Uncataloged Type III Variation - 50 or less made - Only 4 known - Very Rare!
NR4F - Uncataloged Type I Variation - 200? made - Only 1 Known. Very Rare!!
There are alot more that I could add but you ask for a Top Ten list so
these are mine. I hope another New Model Collector chimes in and gives you his Top Ten.
Best to you in pursuing your interest which will soon turn to an Addiction
if you are not carefull.
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