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Say a guy wanted to buy a Ruger Single Six revolver in .22 lr with the extra cylinder for 22 mag. But he didn't want to pay the 499 commonly asked for a new one at places like Gander Mtn, Gander rarely gets a used one, and when they do they try to sell it as only 10% off the price of a new one.. So if a gentleman was on a quest to find a used one.. Where would be a good place to start looking? Who would be a good source of Information. It's a common pistol on a trap line, and knowing we have quite a few trappers here that probably know quite a few more trappers elsewhere. Maybe they could ask around and see if someone could give me a good tip on one... from a dealer.. Maybe someone had one just sitting in their safe and wanted to get rid of it so they sold it.... to a dealer. Maybe just maybe somebody knows where one is for sale.. from a dealer.

:whistle::mischeif::mischeif: Thanks guys...
 
#2 ·
sportsmans trading post in wintersville ohio usually always has them for around 200 bucks , im on the look out for a heritage or a h&r 22 revolver , and a 870 express with no barrell i already have the shot barrell , trading post phone number is 740-266-6763 and there is outdoor store in wheeling west virginia that usually has one or two as soon as i find the number ill post it
 
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uglykat26 said:
sportsmans trading post in wintersville ohio usually always has them for around 200 bucks , im on the look out for a heritage or a h&r 22 revolver , and a 870 express with no barrell i already have the shot barrell , trading post phone number is 740-266-6763 and there is outdoor store in wheeling west virginia that usually has one or two as soon as i find the number ill post it
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Gander Mtn in Hilliard OH outside Columbus had a Heritage in 22lr and 22 mag that was new at 200 dollars for the steel one and 249 for the mate finish.. I messed with it yesterday and didn't like it much.. Fixed sights, just a flat top with a groove machined into it. The action felt ok.. The trigger wasn't that good. It had a stupid safety on the left side by the cylinder.. I didn't like it much. For running a trap line it would be ok. The steel one looked like it didn't even have a finish / bluing on it.. I could just tell it would rust like hell.. I figure I could find a used Ruger single six for not much more somewhere.

Thanks for the info though. Wintersvile is a good piece to travel though.
 
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#10 ·
Uglykat and Jackalope
try Baker Brother's Sporting goods in Bucyrus. The owner seemed like a really nice guy and he has guns literally everywhere. Literally stacks still in the boxes that you have to look through to see everything. He had like 10-15 Ruger 10/22s and tons of 870s when i was there. I personally didn't look at the pistols but he has a great selection of a ton of other guns.

Baker Brothers Sporting Goods

400 S Walnut Street,
Bucyrus, OH 44820

(419) 562-1901
 
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hedgelj said:
Uglykat and Jackalope
try Baker Brother's Sporting goods in Bucyrus. The owner seemed like a really nice guy and he has guns literally everywhere. Literally stacks still in the boxes that you have to look through to see everything. He had like 10-15 Ruger 10/22s and tons of 870s when i was there. I personally didn't look at the pistols but he has a great selection of a ton of other guns.

Baker Brothers Sporting Goods

400 S Walnut Street,
Bucyrus, OH 44820

(419) 562-1901
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Sweet I'll give him a call tomorrow and see if he can't dig one up for me. Thanks
 
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jackalope said:
I called, he had one the was drilled for a scope. It was an older model "3 screw as comonly called." he wanted 325 for it. Hell I can buy a brand new one for 389 no screw holes right here.

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Sorry, he had good pricing on his Rem 1100s and my father in law got a good price on the one he wanted. My one buddy also got a good deal on the rifle he bought there too.
 
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Hey Jack,

They featured the gun that you are looking for on Shooting USA last night. I had one for you but my uncle said that he is not selling anymore of his "collection" right now. That man has hundreds of guns. I go over to his house to tell/listen to stories and fondle his darling collection.

I will keep an eye out while I go gun hunting for myself this weekend. If you were to send me a PM of the price your looking to spend would help.

Beentown
 
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Beentown said:
Hey Jack,

They featured the gun that you are looking for on Shooting USA last night. I had one for you but my uncle said that he is not selling anymore of his "collection" right now. That man has hundreds of guns. I go over to his house to tell/listen to stories and fondle his darling collection.

I will keep an eye out while I go gun hunting for myself this weekend. If you were to send me a PM of the price your looking to spend would help.

Beentown
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Thanks buddy. The gun doesn't need to be in any kind of great condition Just needs to go bang on the trapline.. I stopped off in a pawnshop today and asked for one. He didn't have it but I did get a chance to snag a look at the used gun bible. Granted the one he had was 7 years old. But for a Ruger single-Six convertable in 22 with the extra cylinder in 98% condition was $215.. I would expect that to be about 250 today.. For one beat up with small rust, no pitting, missing blue and missing that 22 mag cylinder I would say about 150.

Maybe someone else with an updated book can give me an Idea if I'm in the ballpark. I'm pretty sure I am..

I called and found 2 pawnshops in Columbus that had one today. One was missing the Mag cylinder, box and everything just the gun and the guy had the balls to quote $340.. The other was 319 with the mag cylinder but drilled for a scope and had some holster wear.. Both IMO a 200 dollar or less gun.

I think they forget Number one... it's a .22... Number two.... MIllions of these have been made in the past 55 years, and Number 3 A brand spanking new one is only $429
 
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#21 ·
Well since you asked so nicely I pulled out my books:
2007 Standard Catalog of Firearms 17th edition
Single Six Convertible (with 22 LR and .22 rimfire mag cylinder)
Excellent = 400 - 98% condition with 100% factory condition
Very Good = 300 - ~92% original finish
Good = 200 - 80% with factory replacement parts allowed
Fair = 150 - ~30% original finish but still safe to shoot and in working order
Poor = 125 - the rest
Barrel lengths in 4-5/8" and 9-1/2" will bring a premium


29th Edition of Blue Book of Gun Values
Has the old model (1953-73) separate - 3 screws through frame and has 4 clicks on cocking.
Single six convertible with 5-1/2" or 6-1/2" barrel
100% = 450
98%= 350
95% = 250
90% = 170
80% = 120
70% = 110
60% = 100
Add approximately $50-100 for 4-5/8" or 9-1/2" barrel depending on condition.

New Model - 2 pins through frame and cock without the clicks associated with the old models. .22 S,L or LR with interchangeable .22 mag cyl
4-5/8" barrel is rare and add ~200 to values
MSR = 492
100% = 415
98%= 350
95% = 300
90% = 250
80% = 215
70% = 185
60% = 160
In stainless actually cheaper by around 100.
 
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hedgelj said:
Well since you asked so nicely I pulled out my books:
2007 Standard Catalog of Firearms 17th edition
Single Six Convertible (with 22 LR and .22 rimfire mag cylinder)
Excellent = 400 - 98% condition with 100% factory condition
Very Good = 300 - ~92% original finish
Good = 200 - 80% with factory replacement parts allowed
Fair = 150 - ~30% original finish but still safe to shoot and in working order
Poor = 125 - the rest
Barrel lengths in 4-5/8" and 9-1/2" will bring a premium

29th Edition of Blue Book of Gun Values
Has the old model (1953-73) separate - 3 screws through frame and has 4 clicks on cocking.
Single six convertible with 5-1/2" or 6-1/2" barrel
100% = 450
98%= 350
95% = 250
90% = 170
80% = 120
70% = 110
60% = 100
Add approximately $50-100 for 4-5/8" or 9-1/2" barrel depending on condition.

New Model - 2 pins through frame and cock without the clicks associated with the old models. .22 S,L or LR with interchangeable .22 mag cyl
4-5/8" barrel is rare and add ~200 to values
MSR = 492
100% = 415
98%= 350
95% = 300
90% = 250
80% = 215
70% = 185
60% = 160
In stainless actually cheaper by around 100.
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WOW... Thanks.. Who would have thought the price would have gone up that much in the past couple years from $215 in 2002 at 98% to 350 today for the same gun.... How is it a Gun purchased 40 years ago worth the same as a new one made yesterday..

In your opinion.
Noticeable holster wear on the bluing and missing the Mag cylinder would fetch what percentage of condition... IMO that would place it below or at (Good = 200 - 80% with factory replacement parts allowed) The 29th edition would probably place it around 90% = 170

I wouldn't know where to begin on the one Drilled and tapped for a scope..

I can however say i was close with my estimation of them both being 200 dollar guns and 320 to 340 quoted prices would actually place them in the category of 98-100%.

I also found a guy with one New in the box with Papers and the mag cylinder in the velvet bag the whole shebang and he was asking 620...

Thanks for the info hedgelj And thanks for all that typing buddy
 
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#23 ·
I would agree with your estimation. I've never bought a gun from a pawnshop but would be tempted to call them back with the info I gave you and ask them why they have them priced so far above book value, see if they will deal a bit.

The 29th book gave some information on why the older style is more valuable then the newer style. Evidently the adjusted the safety system to be more like a modern double action revolver and that made the other ones a different category for collectible purposes.

I just use the book as a guide so I'm in the right ballpark. I always prefer to hold, feel and actually look a gun over before I buy it. What is wear to one person may be "character" in my book. It also depends on how badly you need it, if you're gonna use it for trapping I'd say you have plenty of time to shop around.
 
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hedgelj said:
I would agree with your estimation. I've never bought a gun from a pawnshop but would be tempted to call them back with the info I gave you and ask them why they have them priced so far above book value, see if they will deal a bit.

The 29th book gave some information on why the older style is more valuable then the newer style. Evidently the adjusted the safety system to be more like a modern double action revolver and that made the other ones a different category for collectible purposes.

I just use the book as a guide so I'm in the right ballpark. I always prefer to hold, feel and actually look a gun over before I buy it. What is wear to one person may be "character" in my book. It also depends on how badly you need it, if you're gonna use it for trapping I'd say you have plenty of time to shop around.
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Ruger did a recall on all their Single-Six guns to place a transfer bar between the hammer and the firing pin. Some people in their evolutionary brilliance were carrying the full 6 and not keeping the hammer down on an empty chamber leading to drop fires. So Ruger did a recall on them and installed transfer bars. They sent the gun back to the owner will all the original parts in a bag after the conversion but good luck finding a converted one that still has the colostomy bag-o-parts. A non converted one would probably fetch a slightly higher price but a converted one would be trashed for "collector" condition. This is why you see "new model" single-sixes and old model.. With New model being the new ones from the factory with the transfer bar and old recalled converted or non converted models. This has pissed a ton of single six owners off that wanted to send their gun into ruger to get it refinished, Ruger will not refinish it without installing the transfer bar.
 
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