Surplus Issue

Pictured below is a Ruger Security Six.

No, it's not the actual one I'm describing, but other than the fact that mine has the orange-insert in the front sight, it's an identical item. And if I can manage to get a couple digital pics of mine, I'll replace this photo with ones of the actual revolver which is the subject of this post.

So here you have in lovely blue steel, with a four inch barrel, adjustable sights and the original small sized walnut grips, one of the rarest examples of this venerable workhorse of a wheelgun.

A truly pristine, unfired Ruger Security-Six, .357 Magnum.

That's a good photo of a nice gun. But it's not as nice as the one I'm looking at as I type this.

Collector's has it's mint, but previoiusly fired twin on their shelf with a retail price of $365.

Now then, here's where you come in.

See, I've got to make plans to be in Orlando, FL in late August to attend to my Dad as he goes in for surgery to patch a hole in his heart. And though I've caught up and risen above the morass of joblessness from this past February, the budget is still a touch-and-go thing these days.

Yet, I simply must make this trip, and I need to fatten the piggy-bank by a significant margin to fund the journey, as well as the loss of income while I'm away from work.

And rather than resort to to a beg-a-thon, I'm putting this fine, premium revolver up for sale to the highest bidder.

Now, only one very minute flaw exists in the Ruger I'm selling. A tiny, tiny point of pitting had started on the edge of the trigger-guard before the gun came into my possession. It has been treated, leaving behind a point of lightness in the blueing, which is no larger than the diameter of a fine pencil-lead. Frankly, it's damn near imperceptable, but I'd be less than perfectly honest if I failed mention it.

My reserve is $325, plus the $30 for insured shipping to the FFL dealer of your choice. (yes, we're going to obey all applicable laws here, friends!)

If you're interested, kindly reply by e-mail to SOTW_Jim Heh, you thought I was gonna add the "@hotmail.com" thing there for the spammers, didn'thca? Naaahhh.

And seriously.... please don't plonk a bid into my PayPal tipjar. Contributions are welcome, but I'll notify the winning bidder (and those who came up short, too), by direct e-mail. We'll sort out the ship-to-FFL details then.

Closing date for this auction will be this coming Friday night (August 6th) at 10:00 pm, CST. Unlike e-bay, this is a closed process; I will not post who has bid what amount on a running basis. And, whoever has the winning bid can choose to whether or not to be recognized in here en-blog.

Just for the record, this gun truly is surplus to my needs. My S&W Model 28 is all the .357 I'll ever need, and I'll be just as happy (happier, given the circumstances) with the cash. In short, I'm not parting with a sentimental icon which ought to stay in the family.

It's just a gun, but a damned nice one. And it's for sale.

Comments

[Heywood]

Jim: I wish I had some scratch to spare for this magnificant side arm. I have a Ruger Speed-Six in .357 Magnum (identical to the Security-Six, but with fixed sights) and it is an absolute joy to shoot. I paid $200 for my "well worn" Speed-Six ten+ years ago, and it would have been a steal at twice the price.

[Kevin Baker]

Well, hell. I just bought a brand-spankin' new Single-Six - at a retail price of $314. Your offer is quite excellent, but my gun-money was just spent for the forseeable future. BUT, I'll put up a mention at my site. How's that?

[Dennis B]

Cool! Brings back memories of my Ruger Security Six. Mine looked like that when my dad bought it for me for a B-Day present when I was but a lad in my early 20's. My first hand gun. I took it into the smithy and had the trigger reworked and a vent rib added. I have a spiffy leather shoulder holster for it that I use primarily for hunting. My ex-wife has the original box and walnut grips and won't give them back to me. I have Hougue grips on her now and I love to shoot this gun. Good luck on the sale. If you want a relible revolver with plenty of power and accuracy, this is going to make you smile.

[Jay G]

Jim,

I absolutely *HATE* to see someone selling *ANY* gun, but especially one as beautiful as that firearm...

(Yeah, I'm biased. I have that gun's {slightly} larger brother - 6" barrel - and I love it to death and would not part with it for any reason. It was the first gun I've ever purchased when I got my permit, too).

I wish that:

A) I didn't live in the People's Republic of Massachusetts so that I could buy that gun from you.

OR

B) I was independently wealthy and could afford to send you the cash you need so you wouldn't have to sell her.

(Note that if A didn't apply, I'd buy it from you in a heartbeat, the GFW wife and finances be damned. Even if I did just blow my yearly firearm allotment on a new S&W .357...)

I hope whoever makes the winning bid allows you the right of first refusal should they ever decide to sell the firearm. Or, even better, give you an open offer to buy it back at the purchase price when you have the scratch (that's a hint, boyos...)

[T.J.]

Hey chief, you and your dad have definately been put in my prayers, and some other good folks prayers. South Texas is prayin for ya.
I have to say that i just bought a ruger security-six identical to the one you have, but not nearly as flawless as your own. I paid $280.00 for mine but had I known about yours, I would have purchased, no doubt. The price your asking is more than reasonable. If any body wants a true workhorse hip cannon,this is it. I use .357's when im huntin, for trail defense, and 38 special, for home defense. great smooth shooter whoever buys this will NOT be dissapointed. God Bless you and your dad From the good folks down here in the Lone Star State.