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3 digit single six
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 7:16 pm
by JAYDAWG
I'm looking for ROCS collectors opinions and especially advise.
Take a look at the pics.
I am the caretaker of this cool piece of history. At this time my lowest serial numbered Ruger.
Obviously in tough shape. Lots of wear, grip frame polished and the micro sights installed.
Although, looking at the wear and dirt, the sights were installed A LONG time ago. Kind of
period correct for an upgrade??
Lock up seems good but all over the target, so I'd guess the bore is trashed.
My dilemma is do I have it restored?
Do I restore it to original Ruger with sights?
What does everyone think?
I want all opinions and experiences please.
Cheers,
JAY
Re: 3 digit single six
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 7:19 pm
by JAYDAWG
Also forgot to mention that the hammer has been jeweled a long time ago.
Along with the sights someone spent some money on this gun back in the day......
JAY
Re: 3 digit single six
Posted: Thu Mar 29, 2018 9:26 pm
by Hawkeye28
Suggest a discussion with Mr Tyler
Re: 3 digit single six
Posted: Fri Mar 30, 2018 8:02 am
by flattop44
+100 with Mr. Tyler. I would definitely put it backoriginal.
Bill
Re: 3 digit single six
Posted: Wed Apr 18, 2018 8:15 pm
by radicalrod
Or just send it to me to go with my #148 357 and 44 FT's
RR
Re: 3 digit single six
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 9:26 am
by flattop44
What Rod said!! Fitting home with its brothers.
FT44
Re: 3 digit single six
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 11:28 am
by Watertender
I bet if you offered Jay a fine set of clothes like a leisure suit or some Arkinsaw LUUUUV Pants along with a jug of corn likker, a moon pie, some brogan shoes and a slingshot with some marbles he might be in a trading mood!
Re: 3 digit single six
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 2:18 pm
by radicalrod
heck mine are all scratched up.....that guy Sawmiller worked them over pretty good....
then a guy made me some old white horn grips too.....I'm pretty sure I could make this old RSS match....RR
Re: 3 digit single six
Posted: Thu Apr 19, 2018 10:25 pm
by JAYDAWG
Yikes......what have I got my self into here?!?!??
WT with his LUUUUV pants and lack of marbles was scarin' me enough,
but now it seems radicalrod is lookin to make a deal.
I'm thinkin if I drop the soap I'd best kick it clear to the next county before
I pick it up
Seriously, I did send it to Mr. Bobby Tyler. Talked to him on the phone & was very impressed.
7pm Texas time and his daughter was BBQing burgers for him and his guys because they were
working through dinner since they were so busy!! Said he was doing case coloring for 17
manufacturers & was 6 months out for a restore like this, BUT really wanted to do it.
Looking forward to seeing his work.
I will post "after" pics when I get it back.
Cheers to all,
JAY
Re: 3 digit single six
Posted: Fri Apr 20, 2018 3:16 pm
by Watertender
I bet it comes back as a work of art. Looking forward to seeing the results. Should be a nice one Jay