[steveracer]

I handled a Ruger "Six" series in .38 Special that was marked with
US military markings. Anyone know what branch used these, and when?
Steve

[Gordon]

Motorcycle mounted scouts used them in both Marine and Army, I saw them with them in 1984 and a bit later.

[kanook]

Navy Shore Patrol as I was told. no proof as to find out for sure :D

[strangelittleman]

The Marine Corps Security Force Cadre Trainers,(MOS 8153) used them as did the NSF & ASFs, in the 70's, 80's & early to mid-90's.
The purpose for the Cadre Trainer Teams were to train the Naval Security Forces (NSF) and Auxillary Security Forces(ASF) on Naval bases where there were no Marine Security Force Companies (aka Marine Barracks) permanently assigned.
The Weapons in question were the blued 4" Ruger Service Six and to a much lesser extent the 2 3/4". Alot of the 4" version had lanyard loops on the butt, however, I don't recall the 2 3/4" having one. The std duty belt for the CTTs were a std web belt, Bianchi UM84R holster, and 2 speedloader pouches, each holding 2speedloaders and a std 10 rd shotgun pouch on the weak hand side.
Before the UM84R holster, a black leather "Border Patrol" type holster was used, either with the thumb break or the older retention strap type.
I might add that the Rugers used by the Marine CTTs were actually Navy Property not USMC property and the ammo was the std 130 gr FMJ, loaded by Winchester & Federal.

[outlander03]

I was TDY to the base police at Naval Station Philadelphia in 93-94 and we carried Ruger Service Sixes. Both civilian and military.

[MMCSRET]

Air Police at Hickham Air Force Base In Hawaii had them in stainless steel in 1979/80 while I was stationed at Pearl Harbor.

[steveracer]

Very cool!
The gun I saw was a 4" with Lanyard ring. Blued.
Very nice condition.
Any idea on price?
Steve

[strangelittleman]

While I really don't know what the price should be( ie; whether or not it has any collectors value), try to get it for around $275 -$350. I think it'd be fair.