Old model six convertible 4 5/8 price jump
Old model six convertible 4 5/8 price jump
Did anyone else notice the jump in value for the OM short barrel 100% six convertible from $725 last year to $1200 in this year's blue book? That's a big increase. Did they just catch fire since last spring? Wha hoppen?
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"My greatest fear is that, when I die, my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them." Anonymous Collector
Re: Old model 4 5/8 price jump
The 100% is supposed to be new in its box and as you know, the 4-5/8" is the rarest barrel length for the old model RSS convertibles. That rare box alone is a $250 (Sticker) - $500 (No sticker) box. So in my opinion the stated value finally has recognized the value of these very rare boxes along with a new or an as new RSS4X. Sure not many of them out there.
Bill
Bill
Re: Old model 4 5/8 price jump
That RSS4 was, over my 50+ years in this arena, the toughest RSS to find. I found more RSSE and The TriColor LtWt than the blued short barreled Single Six. The boxes even more rare. $1200 is far from enough for a boxed gun.........To wit........I have two after all these years and they "showed up" within the past five years! Playing the mind game."How many have your seen?" 
Re: Old model 4 5/8 price jump
Here is an example of one that sold recently on our website.
SOLD PENDING FUNDS. Very nice RSS4x (187376) with walnut grips in original box. Nice rare package complete with 3 cent warranty and manual... If you don't have this variation in your collection here is your chance. $1500 + actual shipping/ins... FFL to FFL. Posted elsewhere so 1st I'll take it by date/time. Thanks.
Bill
SOLD PENDING FUNDS. Very nice RSS4x (187376) with walnut grips in original box. Nice rare package complete with 3 cent warranty and manual... If you don't have this variation in your collection here is your chance. $1500 + actual shipping/ins... FFL to FFL. Posted elsewhere so 1st I'll take it by date/time. Thanks.
Bill
Re: Old model 4 5/8 price jump
Wow! OK, then.
That value also includes the 9 1/2.
Love the OM Sixes.
That value also includes the 9 1/2.
Love the OM Sixes.
"My greatest fear is that, when I die, my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them." Anonymous Collector
Re: Old model 4 5/8 price jump
https://p1.gunbroker.com/pics/870806000 ... 828960.jpg
So, at $551, someone just got a stupendous deal on this one at GB, even though it's probably 98/99% due to a definite turn line on the un-installed cylinder (only shown in this pic), a nick on the trigger guard and a strange blued-over divet next to the forward grip frame screw. I don't know enough about the box and contents - do they look correct? No box-end photos were shown, which I thought was odd.
Does that high value extend to the digit-prefix guns?
Thanks for everyone's help and comments. A lot to learn in Six Land.
O
So, at $551, someone just got a stupendous deal on this one at GB, even though it's probably 98/99% due to a definite turn line on the un-installed cylinder (only shown in this pic), a nick on the trigger guard and a strange blued-over divet next to the forward grip frame screw. I don't know enough about the box and contents - do they look correct? No box-end photos were shown, which I thought was odd.
Does that high value extend to the digit-prefix guns?
Thanks for everyone's help and comments. A lot to learn in Six Land.
O
"My greatest fear is that, when I die, my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them." Anonymous Collector
Re: Old model 4 5/8 price jump
Your box shown in the picture is not the correct box for that gun.
O M CRAZY
O M CRAZY
Re: Old model 4 5/8 price jump
Thanks, OM, I did not think so.
Were all convertibles shipped with the extra cylinder in a small box or were some sent out with just the bag?
Still wondering if a digit-prefix 4 5/8 convertible rates the same valuation? They lag behind the no-digits in the RENE guide, I believe.
O
Were all convertibles shipped with the extra cylinder in a small box or were some sent out with just the bag?
Still wondering if a digit-prefix 4 5/8 convertible rates the same valuation? They lag behind the no-digits in the RENE guide, I believe.
O
"My greatest fear is that, when I die, my wife will sell my guns for what I told her I paid for them." Anonymous Collector
Re: Old model six convertible 4 5/8 price jump
All the NIB convertibles that I have seen had the extra cylinder in a red felt bag and placed in a small imprinted box with information on what is in the box. I believe there are three different styles of boxes.
You will find out that rarity of the item will normally dictate the price, regardless of the serial number. A 100% gun with the COMPLETE package will also command a much higher price than listed in RENE.
O M CRAZY
You will find out that rarity of the item will normally dictate the price, regardless of the serial number. A 100% gun with the COMPLETE package will also command a much higher price than listed in RENE.
O M CRAZY
Re: Old model 4 5/8 price jump
Bill, what does the extra cylinder box look like for this? is it cut out cardboard made to fit a cylinder then taped or held together with a rubber band? Or is it the standard brown Single-Six extra cylinder box?flattop44 wrote: ↑Tue Jun 16, 2020 10:08 am Here is an example of one that sold recently on our website.
SOLD PENDING FUNDS. Very nice RSS4x (187376) with walnut grips in original box. Nice rare package complete with 3 cent warranty and manual... If you don't have this variation in your collection here is your chance. $1500 + actual shipping/ins... FFL to FFL. Posted elsewhere so 1st I'll take it by date/time. Thanks.
Bill
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