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Post by dougader on Nov 3, 2017 11:21:48 GMT -5
Steve will add his questions re: value, etc., shortly. He's also trying to get mo' betta pictures.  . |
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Post by bula on Nov 3, 2017 11:35:55 GMT -5
You can accuse me of teasing, throwing out this pic and short of hard info. My wife's oldest friend and certainally a friend of mine is interested in having some current knowledge of the value of this portion of her collection. I have a sheet of info, difficult to read, an error or two, and barrel lengths rounded off..sent to poor Doug. Am trying to arrange personal viewing this weekend and get ready for my 2nd shift work, an hr away. Life, sigh.
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Post by dougader on Nov 3, 2017 12:25:14 GMT -5
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Post by bula on Nov 4, 2017 7:47:03 GMT -5
I hope to arrange a visit this weekend, but the gal mentioned a possible weekend away, with her bringing them here Tues.. Best I can do. If questions, ask them, pm, smoke signals. Will try to get them answered or compile list to have in hand when I see them in person. I may have to snag one of the 44's, just because. Well, I gave my early '80's 44SBH to a nephew last year. The first on the top in the pic a 45 conv., stag grips she says 3 screw/flat top. The next to last a .41mag.. with checkered ivory, her words. There's a 30 Carbine and a 357 conv. there too.
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Post by contender on Nov 4, 2017 9:37:30 GMT -5
One thing that stands out is they call these guns "Flat tops." None of the true Flattops had a prefix serial number, and all true Flattop OM's were just in 357 & 44 Mag.
Next,, looking at them,, the top one,, the 45 Om, made in 1971 or 1972,,, hard to tell due to the writing.
Next one down, the Super, serial number 40xxx. would put that gun being made in 1968.
The 30 Carbine made in 1970.
Next, the Single-Six,, most likely a RSSMX model, and made in 1963,, during the Transition timeframe. A lot more details would be needed on this one.
Next, the 41 Mag,,, 1968.
And last, the 357/9mm convertible, made in 1970.
Values will depend largely upon details. Do any have the original grips? Boxes? paperwork etc.
If needed,, we can swap phone numbers & I can help a lot.
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Post by bula on Nov 4, 2017 13:34:27 GMT -5
Contender, thank you. A pm..
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Post by taffin on Nov 4, 2017 17:06:49 GMT -5
One thing that stands out is they call these guns "Flat tops." None of the true Flattops had a prefix serial number, and all true Flattop OM's were just in 357 & 44 Mag. Values will depend largely upon details. Do any have the original grips? Boxes? paperwork etc. If needed,, we can swap phone numbers & I can help a lot. ABSOLUTELY CORRECT |
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Post by bula on Nov 5, 2017 8:28:22 GMT -5
Likely to be raining, T-storms today. Just got flash flood warning. Think I'll spend some time re-reading select chapters of 3 of your(John Taffin) books today to freshen what I know of older Ruger SA's. After a couple of phone calls yesterday, learned how much I don't know !
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Post by sierra11b on Nov 5, 2017 12:33:25 GMT -5
Some nice guns.
That .41 3 screw would be great.
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Post by bula on Nov 6, 2017 10:21:28 GMT -5
Arrangments made. I'll put eyes on the above, and some finger prints tomorrow noon-ish. Better pics coming.
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Post by onegoodshot on Nov 6, 2017 23:13:24 GMT -5
I love when things like this pop up. My dream job would be the gun library at cabelas just to see the neat stuff people bring in.
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Post by dougader on Nov 7, 2017 0:26:51 GMT -5
They just hired another guy in the gun library at the local cabelas. apply!
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Post by bula on Nov 7, 2017 7:47:43 GMT -5
2nd guy hired was told to keep an eye on the 1st guy.. he he he !
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Post by dougader on Nov 7, 2017 9:17:48 GMT -5
They need 50 more employees for the holiday season. Some, like me, will stay on after the holidays. Actually, if you're a good worker they'll find a permanent spot for you.
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