Speed Six 38

[hopalong]

Hi,

I purchased this Speed Six 38 at a local gun show last week. I've always thought they were cool guns. I'm thinking about sending it to Ruger to re-polish the finish (It has some scratches) and inspect the action, etc., although it appears to function just fine.

I have a box, but it's missing the label. Does anyone know where I might find one? Also, can anyone tell me how good a job Ruger currently does on re-finish work? Thanks, Tim

 

[Glupy]

Nice revolver. Many of us are jealous!

Dave

 

[Flash]

They do a FANTASTIC job on refinishing.

 

[hopalong]

Thanks guys. Flash, does that include blueing? I have Single Six from the early 80s that I would like to have redone, but I'm wondering if the blue will be the same as is was back then.

 

[Hugh]

Welcome to the Ruger Forum.

That appears to be a beautiful shooter the way it is. Don't know where you can get a label, nor do I know anything about Ruger's refinish work. Folks say it is good though.

 

[woodsltc]

Nice find............the Speed Six is one of my favorite guns.

Thanks for sharing the pics.

Don

 

[Anonymous]

Iffen it were me I'd just load it up and shoot it as is.................that's what I did with my security six I got last January. :mrgreen:

 

[Stoots]

Nice!

Great pic too!

 

[Model48]

IMHO that gun looks as good as it would new from the factory. Unless your photo was taken to specifically to obscure damage to the finish - I would not touch it.

Excellent firearm by the way, I want one.

 

[RonS]

Everyone has a different opinion, but IMHO that gun looks so good that I would leave it alone. Refinishing almost always reduces collector interest and value so if it is an investment that is a negative and if it is a shooter or gun you plan to carry it will eventually pick up a scratch or rub mark anyway in the course of normal use.

 

[gunman42782]

Sweet! I still say the Six Series revolvers where some of the best ever made!

 

[hittman]

Very desirable gun!

You might be able to touch up those few scratches with a scotch brite pad as it likely had that "brushed" look out of the factory. I have one just like it with factory grips and a Tyler T.

 

[kstoneking]

Very nice revolver you picked up. It looks great as it sits to me but you can polish out any scratches with Flitz metal polish yourself with little effort.

Kenny

 

[hogdoc357]

Beautiful Revolver. Love it.

 

[hopalong]

Thanks everyone. The photos do make the gun look almost new. I couldn't get the scratches to show up, but they're pretty noticeable to the naked eye.

The gun does have a brushed finish, so I'm not sure that Flitz will help. I probably should leave it alone, but I tend to be a little fussy. I don't shoot a whole lot, and I don't carry; so I kind of figure that if I have Ruger refinish it, it'll probably stay nice for some time. I also wanted to have them check the timing, etc.

 

[Anonymous]

A worn piece of green scotchbrite, or 600 grit oxide paper, with very light contact pressure, will touch-up the Ruger brushed stainless finish. If the scratches aren't deep. I use scotchbrite on all of mine.

One thing to consider with a re-finish. It will reduce the depth and sharpness of the rollmarks, no way around that.

My very first gun was a blued Speed-Six back in 1979. Seeing this one made me miss it a bit.