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Not my listing - no sales to CA.
https://www.gunbroker.com/Item/1101591351

I really appreciate the input. The seller had a smith remove and arrest the rust so just some pitting remains - probably cold blued. I was concerned about damage to the aluminum frame occurring with a barrel switch and, after rugerguy's comments, I may just leave it alone. I'm not set up to do it an...

Thanks, Chad.
According to Linda D, it was shipped in May of 1958, which seems consistent with the notes on the shipping of early Lightweights in your Reference.
What's your advice regarding replacing the barrel?
I asked about the box - no dice.

Been thinking about the box, too. Definitely have to ask - that would be somethin', huh?

Thanks, y'all, for your comments, especially Coogs for the name association. I wonder if KM was a Macarthy? Apparently the gun was covered with "calcified" factory grease which the seller had a gunsmith remove. I'm curious about the all blue hammer; I've never seen that on a factory Six be...

I just acquired my first two-digit OM Single Six; SN 200098. The cylinder and frame are in nice shape but there is pitting on the barrel and ERH and scuffs on the grip frame. The hammer has an all blue finish, which is unusual and it looks like it may be unfired It was shipped on May, 1958, to Dade ...

That's real determination, JussBad. Really looking forward to seeing your amazing collection.

Still six days left. This is turning into a registry, of sorts, for D-Sixes in that range. Cool! Maybe even some horse tradin' goin' on.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1098999715

Not my listing - hoping a member has the D-Gun mate to this very nice #181821. So close to mine; 181812.

One gorgeous gun, Jay. I don't see a roll mark on the barrel, either. Super nice!