LSB#: 120419KT06
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: Security-Six
Serial Number: 153-46999
Year of Manufacture: 1977
Caliber: .38 Special / .357 Magnum
Action Type: Single Action and Double Action Swing Out Cylinder Revolver
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked “STURM, RUGER & CO.INC. / SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A.”. The face of the cylinder is marked with an “S”. The left side of the grip frame is marked “5” and “7D’”.The underside of the grip frame is marked “153-46999”. The right side of the grip frame is marked with an “A” inside a square, an “A” and a “Q”. The right side of the frame is marked “RUGER SECURITY – SIX” and the Ruger Phoenix logo. The right side of the barrel is marked “.357 MAGNUM CAL.”.
Barrel Length: 4”
Sights / Optics: This revolver is mounted with a serrated fixed ramp front sight that is pinned into the ramped rib. There is an adjustable square notch rear sight.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are checkered rubber Pachmayr Presentation grips with a cutout on the bottom for viewing the serial number. The checkered portions are unmarked, but portions of the surrounding borders show use marks. The grips rate in about Very Good overall condition.
Type of Finish: Blue
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bore has shallow rifling and shows signs of fouling and erosion. The muzzle crown is good and there are no signs of erosion there.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 75% of its metal finish. The finish is worn on both sides of the barrel at the muzzle and there are drag marks on the cylinder. There is some pinprick surface erosion on the sides of the hammer. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in about Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly both single and double action. We have not fired this revolver.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment: The Ruger Security-Six is an extremely versatile, reliable basic revolver. Chambered in .357 Magnum, it also shoots .38 Special and .38 Special +P. With its adjustable rear sight it can be sighted in for a wide range of ammunition loads. This model of Ruger was issued by many police departments and security guard companies. It could serve well as a handgun for home defense, or vehicle defense where legal. It would also make a great handgun to carry in the field or to use for marksmanship instruction.
CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This revolver is not on the California “roster of certified for sale handguns”, and can only be transferred to a California resident as a private party transaction (PPT) at our shop in Simi Valley. This does not apply to out of state buyers.
Shipping:
USPS Insured shipping will cost $20.
Your item will be shipped within 1 week of receipt of good funds, usually the next day. You will receive an automatic notification with a tracking number upon shipment, to let you know that we have received funds. If you are in Southern California, you are welcome to pick your item up and complete the transfer at our shop in Simi Valley (M-F, 8-5).
This gun can only be shipped to an FFL, and it will be shipped from an FFL. It is your responsibility to ensure that the gun is legal to own and receive in your area. If you would like to be notified when we receive your payment, please obtain a tracking number from your carrier. We receive about 40 checks a day and do not have the staff required to email everyone when we receive checks.
Payment:
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CA Sales tax applies to CA buyers (7.25%).
Layaways are offered on all items, requiring a 20% non refundable down payment within 7 days of the auction’s close and the balance within 60 days. We do not require prior notice to place an item on the layaway. No returns are accepted on layaway items and the item will be considered abandoned after 60 days.
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