What are the odds of this one lettering?

[tek4260]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewIt ... =149271800

Just curious. With a few parts, it could be returned to factory.

 

[SBH4628]

Pretty good on the letter,That guy always has nice stuff.

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Don't think so, S/N doesn't look like it has a 80 pre-fix. It also has the wrong grips on it.
Jim

 

[Robb Barnes]

I just about rang in on that one but I figured there is no way lightening could strike twice for me with OM brass framed guns so I passed. The hammer and trigger were a turnoff as well.

 

[SBH4628]

Don't think so, S/N doesn't look like it has a 80 pre-fix. It also has the wrong grips on it.
Jim

Good eye Jim :shock: Thanks,Can't see the number on my screen.

 

[Jager01]

What is lettering exactly? Just the new guy looking to learn. I assume its a Ruger that is so nice it gets a factory letter stating something.

 

[Kanook]

"letter" means proof that the brass came from the factory from day one and not an add on later in life.

 

[Axehandle]

Now guys... After Robb shared his lettered brassie SBH experience with me I recommend that everyone do it once! Heck, this dude has even been to the same photography school as Robb! :wink:
Wrong grips? We could call that a late model upgrade! How about that red ramp front sight? Isn't that engined turned hammer the cats meow? I can't see the SN on my monitor. Bet a PM to the seller would produce the number.... After that it is as simple as a telephone call... Could turn out to be worth a little restoration effort but needs to be bought right.... That red ramp most likely adds as much value as a good drill and tap...

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Well,
As Robb knows ya only get one deal in the life of brass Rugers.
Mine was buying a reallllllllllll nice 357 6 1/2" for $405 and didn't know it would letter. Bought it for the frame.
Jim

 

[tek4260]

I should buy it and rechamber it to 45 along with installing a 4 5/8 barrel. I can fix the bling with some spare parts, but the prefix is a turn off... :?

 

[Wyandot Jim]

I should buy it and rechamber it to 45 along with installing a 4 5/8 barrel. I can fix the bling with some spare parts, but the prefix is a turn off... :?

Well Ya might want to rethink that It would be a wholeeeeeeeeee lot cheaper just to buy a OM 45 :roll:
Jim

 

[tek4260]

I should buy it and rechamber it to 45 along with installing a 4 5/8 barrel. I can fix the bling with some spare parts, but the prefix is a turn off... :?

Well Ya might want to rethink that It would be a wholeeeeeeeeee lot cheaper just to buy a OM 45 :roll:
Jim

But that's no fun..... :lol:

Besides with a rechamber, you can cut tighter chambers/proper throats.

 

[VonFatman]

It may or may not letter....but it's a looker!

Bob

 

[Robb Barnes]

Go ahead and laugh, I'm headed out the door to BUY A CAMERA! Unfortunately, it doesn't come with lessons!

 

[Axehandle]

Camera? Photography lessons? Please don't! The "Robb Barnes effect" has become the standard when I am describing really really BAD pictures... :wink: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: