Buckeye’s

[mhblaw]

This is not a for sale bait job, but am wondering about the less adds for Buckeye pairs. No market?

[WARDOG]

Aug 22, 2024 19:59:39 GMT -5 mhblaw said:

I cannot figure out what you are asking.  Can you rephrase your question?
"....the less adds for Buckeye pairs. No market?"

[mhblaw]

Buckeye sporting goods, in 88-90, had Ruger make some NM Blackhawks in two calibers, 32 for 32-20 and 32 H&R, two cylinders. The other was in 40 caliber for 10 mm and 38-40, again two cylinders. On special order you could get a pair with the same serial number, just different prefix. Hence the “Buckeye Pair”.
At one time there seemed to a market for these, but not so much anymore.

[Lee Martin]

Probably timing of the buyers. My dad bought one of each in the 1980's when he was in his 40's (most buyers back then were likely in the 30's or older). He's 81 now and will pass them down to me. But 10 years ago, guys that weren't passing them down were in retirement (ie, 70's) and sold. Those buyers may be holding. I agree though, we haven't seen as many for sale in the past few years.

-Lee
www.singleactions.com
"Chasing perfection five shots at a time"

[harveylogan]

I think they cycle, in the past couple of years I couldn’t hardly believe what they were bringing $$$$, as these high prices showed up, it sure seemed to bring em out of the stash holes, even the used ones.
Your observation is on point of the last few months,,, BUT I have still seen some, a few, good ones show up. NIB…😳

[contender]

There is still a market. But people are asking collectors prices for shooters. And with other models that have been introduced by Ruger, demand has softened.

[needsmostuff]

Collectors probably still like pristine pairs.
But once they get shot a little, I believe they sell better separated and sold to shooter level guys that want "that caliber" combo. So slowly the "pairs" are being broken up.

[CraigC]

I like my .38-40 but have always wished it was a mid-frame.

[mhblaw]

As is obvious, I have a Buckeye pair. Acquired in 88-90. I have been shooting them on occasion ever since. After all, aren’t guns for shooting?
Agreed, a mid frame for 38-40 is nice: had two, Bisley and regular grip frame. Nice guns. Now gone
I still have a Bowen conversion 38-40 on a mid-frame and it is now scheduled for new grips courtesy of our own kings6!

[kings6]

And they are almost done Malcolm. One or two more hand rubbed finish coats is all they need. I will send you pictures later this weekend.

Robb

[onegoodshot]

I’ve had mine many many years. It’s been quit a few years since I’ve had them out. Rarely see the “matching” serial number pairs anymore.