bearcat questions

[kennyd]

Looked at an old bearcat in a shop.  All black, no brass trigger, it is old 4 click style.  Think the SN was 91-55xxx but could be real wrong.  What is something like this worth?  It is one of the lowest asking prices I have seen for years, in theory I could buy it and turn it at a show, except a bearcat is something I have always coveted.  Thanks

[44 Man]

Most decent old style Bearcats seem to go for $300 ot $350.  Even higher for an older 'as new' specimen.  Ruger went to the 'dash' serail number system on these guns in 1970.  That gun looks to be a 1973 but still an 'old model'.  Enjoy that gun!  44 Man

[BlkHawk73]

  That one should be of 1973 production.  Depending on condition and all (box, manual, etc) and it not having the brass frame, I'd say $300+/-.  These are great little shooters and a real nice pocket revolver for woods walking.  Also, becasue of it's size a nice one for small handed ladies and youngsters.

[kennyd]

Got it!  Dickered a little and got it for $225.  It is not a NIB, has some holster wear and use.  I already have a LH holster I bought from a bargain box years ago, now I know what fits it.   Now, it has the steel ejector housing, steel trigger guard, and is the 1973 DOM.  How desirable is this particular configuration?  I only know I saw my first one at a cousins and have wanted one ever since, that is for 48 years.  BTW the cousin was killed under questionable circumstances with his.  He carried it in his boot most of the time.

[Flint]

Is it a Super Bearcat (steel frame?)  The standard Bearcat receiver was alloy.  I found the all steel Bearcats to be better shooters than the lightweight alloy model.