1956 RSSE?
Posted: Sun May 03, 2026 6:51 pm
Is this the real thing?
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Re: 1956 RSSE?
Posted: Sun May 03, 2026 7:51 pm
No, I saw it on Gunbroker tonight, but that serial number is not a factory RSSE unit. It definitely got my attention too but not a factory engraving.
Re: 1956 RSSE?
Posted: Sun May 03, 2026 7:56 pm
So, it's in the correct range for the final Jerred group but not factory. Is there a complete list somewhere?
I like it anyway.
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I like it anyway.
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Re: 1956 RSSE?
Posted: Sun May 03, 2026 8:00 pm
I edited my first post with a photo from the back of Dougan's Vintage Years book. He also has them listed in his Compliments of Col Ruger.
Re: 1956 RSSE?
Posted: Sun May 03, 2026 8:08 pm
Thanks,
I just ordered COMPLIMENTS on eBay last week.
Glad I didn't pay a factory- engraved price for that beauty.
I just ordered COMPLIMENTS on eBay last week.
Glad I didn't pay a factory- engraved price for that beauty.
Re: 1956 RSSE?
Posted: Sun May 03, 2026 8:30 pm
Wonderful piece, love it!
Re: 1956 RSSE?
Posted: Sun May 03, 2026 9:28 pm
It sold on Hibid recently with a case. Now for sale without.
https://hibid.com/lot/289674815/ruger-s ... r-revolver
https://hibid.com/lot/289674815/ruger-s ... r-revolver
Re: 1956 RSSE?
Posted: Sun May 03, 2026 9:53 pm
Wow, wish I'd seen that. Very interesting. The box must be worth more than the gun. Odd that someone would pair a non factory engraved Six with a factory box.
Re: 1956 RSSE?
Posted: Mon May 04, 2026 6:29 am
The Single-Six shown below was shipped in 1956 as a plain revolver but sent to Charles Jerred for engraving. Not a factory engraved revolver, but a nice one, nonetheless. Jerred's "signature" is on top of the barrel in the usual location. Read more about this revolver in ROCS Digest, Fall 2015, volume 2, issue 2, page 17.
Bill
Bill