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Offline jason280

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3-Screw Ruger value?
« on: October 04, 2006, 01:05:48 PM »
I just picked up an old 3-Screw Ruger Blackhawk in .357, with a 6" barrel.  Its not in the best condition, but I would rate it around 70% with just a hint of rust.  Mechanics are solid, and I think most of the rust can be polished out with a wool brush.  Internals look very good, and this gun would definitely benefit from a good cleaning.  Serial number indicates a manufacture date in the late 60's.  Any idea on a value?
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Re: 3-Screw Ruger value?
« Reply #1 on: October 04, 2006, 03:40:28 PM »
In the condition you describe, I would say around $275 with the original grips. Being in the 70% range catgorizes the gun as a shooter. The lock work can be removed(to avoid the transfer bar conversion) and the gun shipped back to Ruger for a refinish. No one does it better than they do and for a reasonable price too. Either way, you got yourself a piece of Ruger history and a fine gun.
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Re: 3-Screw Ruger value?
« Reply #2 on: October 04, 2006, 11:48:41 PM »
ill agree with flash about 250-300 with the original parts if its been converted about 200
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Re: 3-Screw Ruger value?
« Reply #3 on: October 05, 2006, 01:50:28 PM »
No, its a completely original gun and has not been converted.  ANy idea what Ruger would charge to refinish the gun?

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Re: 3-Screw Ruger value?
« Reply #4 on: October 05, 2006, 02:52:50 PM »
Straight from their web site

Labor: $20.00 per firearm
Return Shipping: $30.00 per firearm
Rebluing: Pistols, Rifles, Revolvers: $50.00 / Shotguns: $75.00
Stock Refinishing: Not offered as a service
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Re: 3-Screw Ruger value?
« Reply #5 on: October 05, 2006, 07:37:49 PM »
........and the conversion that they would  do.........free.
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Re: 3-Screw Ruger value?
« Reply #6 on: October 10, 2006, 11:21:14 AM »
Can't you reverse the covnersion wince they return the old parts to you?  Why would this reduce the guns value?
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Re: 3-Screw Ruger value?
« Reply #7 on: October 10, 2006, 01:03:08 PM »
rimfire, ruger will stamp the frame and anyone who is in the know will realize the gun had been converted at some point in its life. Even if the orgional parts are replaced the stamp remains. Byron
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Re: 3-Screw Ruger value?
« Reply #8 on: October 11, 2006, 02:53:14 AM »
I never thought that a factory stamp would reduce the guns value.  Seems odd to me, but collectors can be an odd sort sometimes...and I am one of them.
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Re: 3-Screw Ruger value?
« Reply #9 on: October 11, 2006, 10:09:41 AM »
rimfire, on a high condition gun the value would be less. On a shooter it probably would not matter much. Of course the gun would be worth more to most of us with the orgional parts than without them. Regards, Byron  ;D
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