Value...late '80s Ruger Security-Six

[Southern Shooter]

I was at a pawnshop today and found a Ruger Security-Six, stainless, 4" barrel, adjustable rear sight, a few minor scratches. Lock-up is tight. What kind of price is fair market price for such a piece at a pawnshop?

Thanks

 

[slow944]

I bought a 2.5" stainless yesterday for $350 in NIB condition, I was looking in the Gun Blue Book and they were priced from $225-$350 for 95% or better. What's he asking for it and what will he take??

 

[Southern Shooter]

asking price

He is asking $375.

 

[slow944]

That seems sort of in the ballpark. Does it have the box and paperwork with it? If not I'd make him a fair offer and see what he says.

 

[Geister]

No, $375 is WAY too much.

 

[Ala Dan]

Last week, I sold a LNIB, blued 4" barrel Ruger Security-Six with aftermarket
grips for $299; and my customer was tickled to get it at that price~!

 

[MADDOG]

!!!!

In the DFW area of Texas they are $350 and up whenever one is lucky enough to see one for sale. I bought one in SS 2 years ago and paid $250 and feel good about it.

 

[welldoya]

I sure wouldn't pay $375. At least $75 - $100 too high in my opinion.

 

[Rexster]

Take into account the tightness of the lock-up, barrel-cylinder gap, whether the front sight is tight or loose, and the condition of such things as the grip panels. A $250 sixgun is no bargain if it needs the attention of a backlogged 'smith and parts replacement, and the $400 sixgun that is perfect mechanically may just be worth that premium, even if the exterior is scratched and scuffed a bit.

 

[slow944]

I'd offer him $300 for it and see what he says. Can't hurt to ask what his best price is.

 

[Southern Shooter]

Overall condition

The overall condition...lock-up is tight, sights are straight and tight.

 

[dogngun]

$325, tops around here.

There sre still alot of them around from about $250 up.

Mark