Things to know when buying a 3 screw Ruger?

[Smoke Wagon]

My hope is to buy a 1950's Ruger centerfire revolver in 98% condition.

For a complete package, what should come with it?

Gun, box, shipper, wrapper and what else?

How to verify it is all original and original to the gun?

Thanks

 

[BlackEye]

Do you have a particular one in mind? There will be some variations depending on the actual ship date of the 'package' and caliber/barrel length. There should also be a correctly dated instruction manual and maybe a warranty card if it wasn't sent in.

Get signed up for RENE and keep the reference guide handy when you go shopping.

 

[contender]

Good advice above.
You really need "the books."
John Dougans books on SA revolvers are a treasure of the info you seek. THe RENE will help you determine what you are looking at & for easily.
And as noted,, there are variations of items during the 1950's so more details on what you seek will yeild better info.