Value 3-digit Super Bearcat

[Heliman]

A recent visit to a local gun shop resulted in the purchase of a Liberty model Security-Six. While there, I looked at an Old model Super Bearcat, S/N 91-005xx with the original "okay" condition box. Asking price $400. When I got home I looked up the value of the 3-digit Super Bearcat in Chet's price guide. $755? Is this an accurate value? It is in very nice condition.

Thanks for the input!

Dave

 

[contender]

At $400,, BUY THE GUN!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! 3 digits are worth more than others.

 

[flattop44]

Yes it is, especially with its box. Buy it!!
FT44

 

[Heliman]

Yes, has the box, instructions and warranty card. Some bluing wear on the front and back of the grip frame from handling and maybe a touch of wear on the muzzle. Otherwise nice... SN 91-0052x

From advise given so far, I WENT BACK AND BOUGHT IT! :wink:

Thanks, guys

 

[flattop44]

Great score!
Bill

 

[contender]

Good to know you got it & someone like me that KNEW not to leave a shop w/o it didn't beat you to it!

Pics???

 

[Heliman]

Good to know you got it & someone like me that KNEW not to leave a shop w/o it didn't beat you to it!

Pics???

Gotta wait for the police to do my background check....then pics of both the Security-Six and the Super Bearcat. 3-4 days....

 

[WAYNO]

Still downsizing?

You have been a lucky feller. :mrgreen:

 

[Heliman]

Still downsizing?

You have been a lucky feller. :mrgreen:

Dang Wayne, I knew it was just a matter of time before you chimed in and brought up the “downsizing” cliche.... :roll: I was put on the spot and had to buy....don’t ya see?

 

[Fox Mike]

At that price w/box. . .great find.

 

[jussbad]

We thoroughly enjoy helping you spend your money!

 

[Heliman]

We thoroughly enjoy helping you spend your money!

Yep, figured that out long ago... :wink:

 

[Sub sailor]

Please help me out, I am confused. That "3 digit model" was made in 1971 according to information on Ruger's web site. How is it worth more than a Bearcat made in say...1963? A Bearcat manufactured in 1963 would have a 5 digit number, but without the 2 digit prefix (90- or 91-) like this 1971 model. Please explain why the 1971 model is more desirable. Thanks in advance for a little education!

 

[SteveRuger]

The 91 pre-fixed guns are know as the Super Bearcats they have a steel frame and trigger guard that added a little more weight to the small gun.
Early Bearcats ended with the 90 pre-fix.

 

[radicalrod]

Please help me out, I am confused. That "3 digit model" was made in 1971 according to information on Ruger's web site. How is it worth more than a Bearcat made in say...1963? A Bearcat manufactured in 1963 would have a 5 digit number, but without the 2 digit prefix (90- or 91-) like this 1971 model. Please explain why the 1971 model is more desirable. Thanks in advance for a little education!

Well it's a numbers thing...….

If we have to tell you why you probably wouldn't understand anyway....

Using some old biker logic.....

I bought this one .....

and this one...…

and these two

because of these two.....

 

[Johnnu2]

The 91 pre-fixed guns are know as the Super Bearcats they have a steel frame and trigger guard that added a little more weight to the small gun.
Early Bearcats ended with the 90 pre-fix.

SteveRuger, many thanks for that explanation; I was actually afraid to ask and glad Sub sailor took the hit... You've always been very helpful for those of us who have a love of Rugers but not a life of Rugers.... ))
J.

 

[contender]

Johnnu2,, around here,, NEVER be afraid to ask a question. We do try & be polite in our responses. We understand how not everyone is a deep & serious Ruger collector like a few of us are.

RR,,, showing off a FEW of his FINE Bearcats again!!!!!!!!!

 

[Johnnu2]

Thanks Ty..... actually, I was actually just trying to make a point......
8)

 

[Sub sailor]

I also appreciate the knowledge that is shared on this forum! Many thanks!!!!!

 

[radicalrod]

Golly Gee I think my answer wasn't taken in the spirit intended...…

Just channeling the ghosts of RUGER FORUM past.....

buy a Red Eagle News Exchange membership too....RR

 

[contender]

RR,, you always have some truly NICE guns to share & it IS appreciated. The "ghosts of Ruger Forum past" are surely smiling!

You are 100% correct too,,, join the RENE folks!

 

[radicalrod]

Yah I miss the "old days" of FLATGATE correcting me when I used the wrong terminology like calling a BKH3 a BKH34 ......man those were the days....kinda made a guy do some research on his own.....maybe even buy a few books too...RR

 

[flattop44]

I still laugh when I think about how Flatgate would chastise folks for saying "Old Vaquero"....there ain't no such thing..only Vaqueros and New Vaqueros...LOL. I miss that guy, he was a great friend!

FT44

 

[jussbad]

Or, RTFM (Manuals were free for the asking from Ruger) - yes, he was a one of a kind. I did get him once on I believe the early Bearcat Manual that says start by removing the 5 grip frame screws - Huh :shock: - yes some Bearcat manuals they left the single-six terminology in them. He was stunned. Said he never noticed that before.

 

[Johnnu2]

Let us not forget the graciousness of WILL TERRY (RIP).......
J.

 

[contender]

Yep,, I know a lot of us Miss FlatGate. And Wil,, another one we miss. Both unique people!

 

[Ale-8(1)]

. . . Miss FlatGate . . .

Ty, I just know Carl is laffin' his hind end off over that . . . I sure am!

:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

I love subtle-ties 8)

 

[Johnnu2]

:lol:
I know you do Splitz.... THANKS

 

[contender]

OOPS!!!!!!!!!!!!!! That was un-intentional. Carl would rib me HARD if he saw that!