.44 Ruger
Posted by mrfloridaman0@reddit | Firearms | View on Reddit | 31 comments
wondering what this would be worth with the scope? in good condition just a few blemishes
Posted by mrfloridaman0@reddit | Firearms | View on Reddit | 31 comments
wondering what this would be worth with the scope? in good condition just a few blemishes
BeardedGunGuy@reddit
If you posted on GunBroker you could get about $700 for the revolver. With the scope you’ll probably get $100-200 more. Based on the finish of the scope, educated guess it is a Leupold M8 2x, which typically go for $250-350 on eBay. I would sell them separately to maximize value.
BeardedGunGuy@reddit
Leupold scopes definitely hold value. Silver finish or handgun scopes are in demand since Leupold no longer makes either.
TacosNGuns@reddit
Jeff, is that you? That Ruger is identical my hunting partner’s setup. Carried in a sweet tanker chest rig.
mrfloridaman0@reddit (OP)
Jeff has good taste
USMC_Tbone@reddit
That looks like a Super Redhawk.
New regular Redhawks go for around $900 - $1k, and the Super Redhawks usually a little more like $1k - $1.2k. Those are without scopes. Used scope might ne worth $100 - $150. The whole used package would probably go for around $800 - $900 depending on the buyer if doing 3rd party. Ruger's double action revolvers aren't as elegant and fancy looking as S&W's or Colts, but they are built like tanks and can last lifetimes. They hold value pretty well. Also prices have gone up on new ones in the last several years. I wish I would have gotten either a .44 mag or .45 colt Redhawk years ago when they could be found new for about $700 - $800. The .45 Colt model comes with moon clips that let you run .45acp through it, and its built strong too handle the famous "Ruger Only" or hot loaded .45 colt loads that are up there with 44 mag power levels.
TacosNGuns@reddit
In 2019 I picked up a used redhawk from a guy on my deer lease for $400. Turns out it was an early production SN003XX from 1980.
USMC_Tbone@reddit
Beautiful! Yeah the Redhawks were introduced in 1979, and then the Syper Redhawks came in 1987.
Gotta love when you find an older Riger in great shape. I found an Old Model Single-Six on sale for $400 at my local gun shop years ago. It had some worn finish here and there but felt crisp and smooth mechanically with tight lock up. I looked up the serial number and found it was from 1961. I had gone in there looking to get a Riger Wrangler for some plinking and introducing my kids and any new shooters to pistols/revolvers. But when I found that old gem I had to have it, LOL.
mrfloridaman0@reddit (OP)
Just looked it up, looks to be made in 1988
USMC_Tbone@reddit
Nice. Pretty good shape for being 38 yrs old.
I will say that with bigger bore revolvers (.44 mag and bigger), they don't often see as much mileage (use) because people get them thinking yeah I got a .44 mag like dirty Harry or its a big pistol I need for bear defense, or big boom is cool and make me manly, LOL. Then they shoot them and realize that they kick way more than a 9mm and can be painful if you're not used to the heavier recoiling revolvers. So then the revolver only sees a few visits to the range over the years and ends up living in a safe for the most part. Or maybe gets shot a couple times a year and then carried on a belt while hiking or hunting for bear defense.
mrfloridaman0@reddit (OP)
Would you say the age increases value on the revolver at all?
Also yeah this is my first .44 I want to shoot it some and then try to resell. I traded a G45 MOS for it
USMC_Tbone@reddit
Generally not really unless its a model no longer made, or with unique features not offered in current models, or if it was a limited run or special edition or something. Current or new Super Redhawks pretty much have all same features, even including scope mounts and screws being sold with the new ones.
However after a quick Google it looks like Ruger first started making the Super Redhawks in 1987 and if your's is a 1988 model it might hold some special meaning to collectors. So a collector looking for a very early model of them might pay a bit more for one, but trying to find a collector like that might be hard.
mrfloridaman0@reddit (OP)
Gotcha man, i appreciate the info bossman
AmnFucker@reddit
Idk, but I have an identical looking one but in .41 Magnum.
Bigdaddyjlove1@reddit
See, I need that. Got a Blackhawk 4 5/8 in .41 and I need a Redhawk and I think a Mountain gun
Rdmtbiker@reddit
That’s the gun that John Candy used in the movie Armed and Dangerous. It’s only legal in two states and this isn’t one of them.
mrfloridaman0@reddit (OP)
Can you further explain on how this gun would not be legal in 48/50 states?
GilligansWorld@reddit
I believe that was a line from the movie
mrfloridaman0@reddit (OP)
Ah okay, wasn't sure. Never seen the movie lol
chuck-u-farley-@reddit
Well hop on in here slim
DonutLord88@reddit
Is it 44 magnum or 44 special? Preowned they are around 1000 or so. Scope might add 150 to the right buyer.
mrfloridaman0@reddit (OP)
.44 magnum
DonutLord88@reddit
Private sale I would say then between 1000-1150. To a dealer 650-750 depending on how they run margins.
mrfloridaman0@reddit (OP)
appreciate it, i know they go for 1150 new without the scope but was just curious on the value in it's current condition
DonutLord88@reddit
Roger is super behind on manufacturing and some of the older ones hold more value to a revolver folks.
mrfloridaman0@reddit (OP)
How would i be able to check the production date?
USMC_Tbone@reddit
Ruger's website should have a place to do so. I remember looking up the serial number of an Old Model Single-Six (.22 long rifle single action revolver, made before they started using transfer bar safeties) that I saw in a local shop several years ago. Found out that it was made in 1961, and yes the old varmint puncher followed me home for $400. Still shoots fine despite the finish being worn off in a few spots, and is a fun way to end a good range session, slowing down and plinking some cans or steel. Also keep it handy when hunting in the fall for the errant grouse.
Special-Steel@reddit
Somewhere in the beyond, Elmer is smiling
OneManGang2001@reddit
Around $1k new with scope. I would ask 900 and take 800.
akeyrat@reddit
Was this the gun in Walking Dead?
mrfloridaman0@reddit (OP)
i think ricks gun was a colt python
akeyrat@reddit
His son? If not it should have been.