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Post by BlackDog on Jun 5, 2004 16:00:31 GMT -5
I went to a gun auction with a few guys from work. One of the guys' winning ticket number was called.... he had a choice between a Ka-Bar US Army commemorative knife, or a Ruger New Model Single Six .17hmr. The problem is that he doesn't have a pistol permit, so he was stuck with the knife (which he has no use or need for.) Knowing I have a permit, he asked if I wanted the revolver. I offered him $100 for his winning ticket, and he took it. Here she is... www.nrafoundation.org/friends/ruger.aspIt's a special "NRA edition" that should make it more valuable, I suppose. Anyone have any idea what it's worth? I know the standard one goes for $320-$350 around here. Just curious what the NRA emblems do for its value. BTW, it's a fun little shooter! And for only $100 brand new! |
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Jun 5, 2004 21:00:26 GMT -5
Welcome Back Blackdog; Sounds to me that you were in the right place, at the right time. That is the best $100. dollar investment I could expect anyone to make, the single six will last forever.
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Post by MLB on Jun 6, 2004 20:48:43 GMT -5
Nice work BlackDog! Good to have you back. Hope to hear a range report on the .17hmr. I figured it more of a rifle round. Be interested in hearing how it groups from the Single 6.
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Post by XavierBreath on Jun 7, 2004 10:03:31 GMT -5
Now that you have shot the pistol, the NRA markings will not make any difference in the price. Don't worry though, it was only about $20-30 extra.
When I wanted a MKII for my daughter, I got her the NRA MKII, changed the grips, and we shoot the snot out of it. ;D In my opinion, the NRA markings are a valuable asset for a gun that is given from parent to child.
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Post by BlackDog on Jun 7, 2004 16:20:13 GMT -5
Thanks, MLB, I don't even have a good excuse why I haven't been around.... just "too busy." I know, I know. Weak.
It's definitely a rifle round. In fact, I can't even find pistol bore brushes for it. I have to buy rifle brushes and trim them down so they're not too long (otherwise they don't clear the barrel before I have to reverse direction on them.) It shoots great out of a handgun, though. It's a little early to say, but so far it seems like it groups better than my Buckmark. I haven't even put 100 rounds through it yet, but that's what I've seen so far. I'll post an update later.
Anyway, I didn't think the NRA medallions mattered too much to its value. And besides, if that were the case, then I'd just sell it to buy something that I could shoot. Guns are for shootin'! Unless it's some really rare and valuable collector's piece from a war or something, I plan on shooting it!
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