2009 Old Armies

[Cimarron Lawman]

It would appear that Ruger made some Old Armies this year. Yay!

http://www.cascity.com/forumhall/index.php/topic,29735.0.html

[fourfingersofdeath]

I don't know whether they actually made new ones or just cleared supplies of frames, Bbls, etc out (clean up guns).

I got a pir of 5.5" SS Old Armies with open sights. They are nicely finished, have rosewood grips and red ruger medallions on the grips. They are sweet!

The big shop interstate that was selling them also had 44/40 cylinders and Old Model Vaqueros in 44Mag and also with spare 44/40 Cylinders, including consecutively numbered guns.

My ROAs had consecutive serial numbers and were $AU895, which is good as the ROAs were well over $AU900 before.

[Brizco-Z]

Pards,

About a year ago, I sent a response to Ruger on their website for "Ask a Question or Make a Comment", something like that.  My question was, with the discontinued Ruger Old Army, and the increased demand for a firearm of this type, were they thinking of something to replace it or start back into manufacturing the Old Army.  The respondent from Ruger said NO.  No interest by Ruger to make something to replace the Old Army or to start back up with the product

I personally would love to see the Old Army back on the market.  I think somebody is missing a mighty good product line here.  I don't think I've ever heard of anyone displeased with an Old Army.

Brizco-Z

[Mustang Gregg]

Brisco:

I'd sure like to see Ruger come back with that open comment/suggestion letter thing again.
And yes, the Old Armies ARE the the best-built BP six-gun made.

Mustang Gregg

[fourfingersofdeath]

I suppose it is a business after all. Cheap revolvers, especially with a big brand name would walk out the door. They mightn't make much money on each, but it would spread the brand and new, previously unreachable customers. At least thats my interpretation on it, maybe way off base.

Given that, I can't understand dropping the ROA. I don't know about the States, but they hardly hit the shops here and they are sold out.

Anyways, I'm pleased that I have a set of 5.5" opensighted guns now and am thinking about buying a near new 7.5" Target sighted one. I'll sell the old thumbuster Texan then.

Then I have to set down and work out what are going to be my main match guns. I have four sets of guns to choose from, he ROAs, RNMVs in 45, Tuned Piettas in 44WCF and USAFs in 44 Special. I have dazzled myself with science and retail therapy!

I will probably sell off some of them and buy myself a genuine Colt45. Trouble is, if I sold off the Piettas and the NMVs and got a good price for them (not always achievable, especially in a country that requires a special license for cals over 38), I would still have to add $AU8-900 to it. The Colts are $AU3400 odd here! Probably should buy a second hand one, but I would like my very own Colt45. Close me eyes and pay the man time I thnk.

Whatever happens, I feel the ROA will be playing a big part in my cowboy shooting in the future! They are very impressive guns!

[WaddWatsonEllis]

I bought TWO 5 1/2' barreled SS Ruger old Armys for $400 ... that was with ammo, reloading supples et al ... but to be honest, I think (no, I KNOW) that I was getting a sweetheart deal from a person who was leaving SASS



IMHO, here is what I have done in the past when faced with a very similar situraion .... I have given him what he wanted with the proviso that he can buy the pistols back at any time for the same price. That way I didin't have to worry about whether my bartering skills kept food from his table, and he knew that if he charged an exhorbitant amount he would never be able to buy them back ...

Just an idea ...

[Professor Marvel]

here is what I have done in the past when faced with a very similar situraion .... I have given him what he wanted with the proviso that he can buy the pistols back at any time for the same price. That way I didin't have to worry about whether my martering skills kept food from his table, and he knew that if he charged an exhorbitant amount he would never be able to buy them back ...

Ah Mear Dear Wadd -
That is a superb solution to a difficult Moral Dilemma!

yhs
prof marvel

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Coming from anyone that would be quite a complement, but from you professor, that is summa cum laude

Thank you! ...

[Professor Marvel]

Coming from anyone that would be quite a complement, but from you professor, that is summa cum laude

Thank you! ...

Ah My Dear Wadd -
I gladly offer praise where it is due, rather than to your humble  scribbler,  :-) Yours is a grand solution that I will remember!
But you are causing my head to swell and I shall not be able to fit my hats until I screw up in the kitchen and She Who Must be Obeyed can properly deflate my cranium (and ego!) .

yhs
prof marvel

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Rumpole of the Bailey was one of my favorite Brit comedies .... even tho' it was shown on Mystery Theater out here ...
His relationship with his wife was one of the great point/counterpoints of the show ....

[Professor Marvel]

I agree. that's a great idea. I still need a general idea of what is fair though.

Thank you both.

Greetings My Dear Murphy -

looking a gunbroker and the SASS site I see the same numbers as you - with that in mind I would look at what they seem to have sold for , average it out  and then apply Wadd's Rule.

hope that helps
yhs
Prof Marvel

[Pettifogger]

Used ROAs are just like anything else.  They are worth what a willing buyer will pay a willing seller.  There is a definite hierarchy in prices on the ROAs.  From most expensive (i.e., most desirable) to least is basically as follows: 

1.  5 1/2"  Stainless fixed sight
2.  5 1/2"  Blue fixed sight
3.  7 1/2"  Stainless fixed sight
4.  7 1/2"  Blue fixed sight
5.  7 1/2" adjustable sight blue or stainless

It should be noted there were no 5 1/2" adjustable sight models.  For the 5 1/2" models I would be "interested" in either at $400.00.  I would have absolutely no interest at $700.00.  Asking for and getting are two different things.  Most of the time you see new or like new 5 1/2" models selling at $500 to $550.

[WaddWatsonEllis]

Murphy.

I think what you are giving him is hope. Hope that the economy will spring back, hope that his income will reappear ... any gun is a sellers market now ... the Ruger Old Army is a bastion, but the worth still might be affected by the ecomomy ... but this is definitely a time to buy weapons!