Speed Six Model Numbers

[NH Rugerman]

What would the original model designation be for a Ruger Speed Six in stainless steel, 2.75" barrel? I purchased a nice copy yesterday, it came with a Hogue rubber grip and the serial range is 156-XXXXX Could the grip be original to the revolver? If yes, what would the model designation be/

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[WAYNO]

What would the original model designation be for a Ruger Speed Six in stainless steel, 2.75" barrel? I purchased a nice copy yesterday, it came with a Hogue rubber grip and the serial range is 156-XXXXX Could the grip be original to the revolver? If yes, what would the model designation be/

thanks for all your help....it is great to have access to all the Ruger Guru's in one place!

GS32, assuming it's a .357. Add a "P" if it came with Pachmayr's. I have heard discussion of Hogues being supplied on a few "Sixes", but I have no personal knowledge or experience with them. I also know of no designation that indicates Hogues came on any "Sixes". Only the factory knows for sure, and then, sometimes, they don't even know.

WAYNO.

 

[Glupy]

WAYNO is right.
It would be a GS-82 if it is a 38 Special.

Oddly, the blue version is numbers SS-32.
I would have used "SS" for a stainless version. Go figure.

Here is the GS-32P model for comparison.

Dave

 

[NH Rugerman]

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