3 screw single six

[magna19]

If it is a 1953 not converted I would say its worth way North of 150-200 just like it is.

 

[magna19]

Any guesses to its value in the condition shown? Just curious.
Like I said, I know I'll never see my money back, but I bought it to shoot, not to flip, as well as to help out a family member.
This is the first time I actually told my wife I was paying too much for something I wanted

how many digit in ser #

 

[magna19]

It will likely never be a collector's item as so many were built. I'm in the boat with getting it refinished to new condition.

Wrong!!!!! If its a 1953 there was only 50 made.

 

[Mr.Glock]

Have never seen a 53 or 54. I have 56, 57 and a few 60’s. I would like a 53 and 54, as many would too!

 

[skyhawk1]

If it hasn't had the safety conversion done, I wouldn't do it. They will probably do it while they have it and the trigger won't be the same.

But they are supposed to send all the old parts back with the gun so you can convert back to original if you want

 

[turkeyrun]

IF sent to Ruger, they will convert to transfer bar. Before the Fauci biohazard, the parts were sent back. That is no longer happening.

As it is, value is $350-$400, a '53 COULD add a premium to the right buyer.
A good shooter, reblued, could bring $500-$550.
I have seen some LISTED for $600. Doesn't mean sold.

I would get it reblued and shoot the crap out of it.

I have a 3-screw and newer stainless.
I shoot the 3-screw more, when I can get it away from grandson. Thought he would go for the "purty" stainless. At 10yo, he says the 3-screw feels better.

 

[Okie4570]

But they are supposed to send all the old parts back with the gun so you can convert back to original if you want

I've never wanted to chance it lol

 

[Ryan500L]

IF sent to Ruger, they will convert to transfer bar. Before the Fauci biohazard, the parts were sent back. That is no longer happening.

As it is, value is $350-$400, a '53 COULD add a premium to the right buyer.
A good shooter, reblued, could bring $500-$550.
I have seen some LISTED for $600. Doesn't mean sold.

I would get it reblued and shoot the crap out of it.

I have a 3-screw and newer stainless.
I shoot the 3-screw more, when I can get it away from grandson. Thought he would go for the "purty" stainless. At 10yo, he says the 3-screw feels better.

I seen several new model single sixes at the Tulsa show for $750!

 

[turkeyrun]

I seen several new model single sixes at the Tulsa show for $750!

Don't doubt that. Betting they didn't sell.
Seeing Blackhawks over a grand.

Ruger isn't making many, at present. Pumping out Wranglers as fast as possible. $250 vs $750 would be tough on most people.

 

[Ryan500L]

Don't doubt that. Betting they didn't sell.
Seeing Blackhawks over a grand.

Ruger isn't making many, at present. Pumping out Wranglers as fast as possible. $250 vs $750 would be tough on most people.

I seen several at that price, new model Super Blackhawks were a grand and Bisley's $1500. Seen one of the newer .454 Bisley's for $2200! Just can't believe people would actually pay that.