In order to participate in the GunBroker Member forums, you must be logged in with your GunBroker.com account. Click the sign-in button at the top right of the forums page to get connected.

Ruger 44 value ?

almagunsalmaguns Member Posts: 88 ✭✭
edited May 2002 in Ask the Experts
I just picked up a Ruger 44 carbine with the inscription- "Made in the 200th year ofAmerican liberty". Is there any premium for bicentenial editions. If so how much? Condition is 95 to 98%. Thanks in advance.
· Share on FacebookShare on Twitter

Comments

  • NighthawkNighthawk Member Posts: 12,022 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Yes there is a higher value on Bicentenial weapons. There is not a book that I have avaliable that puts a price tag on your gun. I can tell you this much you have to be very careful when dealing with such a gun. Some collector may be willing to pay you twice the amount as another just to add this fine firearm to his collection. Thats why I cant put a book value on it. I would advertise for a while and take names before I would sell if your intention is to sell. Hope this has been of some help to you.

    Rugster
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • firing pinfiring pin Member Posts: 144 ✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Most collectors want new in the box.But there might be a collector
    who is just looking to add to his personal collection. The Deerstalker in my mind would be worth more because ithica made them stop , with only about 3750 made. Good luck
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • bullelkbullelk Member Posts: 679 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    Good used standard Ruger 44 carbines go anywhere from 350 to 450, from very good to Exc+. Most dealers or individuals have no trouble at all getting these prices. If your model is a 44RS, and Liberty marked, it's an extremly rare gun, and worth at least 300% more according to one of the books I have.
    Gino

    "If All Else Fails, Read The Directions"
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • n/an/a Member Posts: 168,427 ✭
    edited November -1
    I just sold a Ruger Centenial .357 revolver , Stamped on the barrell , made in the 200th year of americas liberty, Brought 200.00 more than the standard.

    Good Luck with the 44
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • agloreaglore Member Posts: 6,012
    edited November -1
    Every fire arm that Ruger made in 1976 is considered a Liberty Model. No premimum prices on them. Not as rare as some would want you to believe. How many thousands of guns did Ruger make in 1976? I have a Blackhawk in 41 mag that is a Liberty Model. It would not bring anymore than whatever somebody wanted to pay for it.

    AlleninAlaska aglore@gci.net

    How would you rather die, 10,000 foot pounds of muzzle energy in the BUTT or a sharp knife in the HEART?

    Edited by - aglore on 05/09/2002 14:14:18
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • bullelkbullelk Member Posts: 679 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    aglore,
    I don't want this to sound like I'm critizing you, but being a former gun dealer for over 25 years, and selling many Ruger firearms, the Liberty models do sell a little better than a standard one, and most always bring more money. That of course depends on how much more the dealer will try to get, and what the customer will pay.
    As far as the rarity is concerned, in my earlier post, I was referring to the Mdl 44RS. Those are the ones with factory swivels and a factory aperture sight. They bring about a 300% premium. Rugers have become very collectable in recent years.
    Gino

    "If All Else Fails, Read The Directions"
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • almagunsalmaguns Member Posts: 88 ✭✭
    edited November -1
    This one does have factory swivels and an aperature sight but it is marked Williams can't find a RS marked on it.
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
  • bullelkbullelk Member Posts: 679 ✭✭✭✭
    edited November -1
    almaguns,
    Call Ruger at 603-863-3300, ask for Michelle. Tell her what you have and the serial #, and she should be able to tell you the history of that gun. Then you will know for sure what you have.
    Gino

    "If All Else Fails, Read The Directions"
    · Share on FacebookShare on Twitter
Sign In or Register to comment.