Limited edition Ruger Speed Six

thegiantmidget · October 27, 2010, 08:33 PM

Hey, guys. I've been lurking for a while, but am just now a registered user.

So... I just picked up a sweet stainless 2.75" speed six with a 3-digit serial & limited edition Alabama State Trooper's association engravings in a really nice solid wood case with purple velvet lining. I have, at last count, around 10 variants of the 'Six' series, including one of the elusive 9MM models - unfired - as it will likely remain. I can't seem to find ANY documentation on this LE model anywhere. Anybody know anything about it?

boa2 · October 27, 2010, 10:30 PM

"GS-32 "Alabama State Trooper" Commemorative. Rollmarked "ALABAMA STATE TROOPER ASSN. 1981 LIMITED EDITION" on the topstrap. The Alabama State Trooperr's Association logo appears on the left side of the cylinder frame. The backstrap is rollmarked with "LIMITED EDITION xxx" (with the x's representing numbers 1 through 659). 11" x 17" Walnut presentation case with blue velvet interior and Alabama state trooper insignia impressed in lid and gold stamped on the blue material on the inside of the lid. Known s/n range 157-68505 to 157-73199. 659 made in 1981."

Source: RENE(Red Eagle News Exchange).

thegiantmidget · October 28, 2010, 11:45 AM

Very cool. What would you guys say the value on something like this is?

tekarra · October 28, 2010, 07:03 PM

Without photos, it does not exist.

thegiantmidget · October 28, 2010, 07:20 PM

Pics are not the best, but I assure you, it exists!

thegiantmidget · October 28, 2010, 07:22 PM

I'm not sure if I over-payed for this one or not, but it's pretty neat.

absolute0 · October 28, 2010, 07:26 PM

If its indeed unfired and you have all the accoutrements I'd guess 600 bucks or so.

thegiantmidget · October 28, 2010, 08:07 PM

Pretty sure this one has been fired, my 9MM blued Speed is unfired. This was an auction purchase, which I usually try to avoid, but what the hay. I'd never seen one before. Probably won't be in for a few days, but it does have all the papers as well as a letter of appreciation from Bill Ruger to the Alabama State Trooper's Association. I'll end the suspense. I paid about $400 for it.

Florida Cracker · October 28, 2010, 08:11 PM

Nice gun, I think you stole it at $400.

FP2000H · October 28, 2010, 08:44 PM

That's a nice looking Speed Six you got there. It's definitely a collector's piece but there's little doubt it's a shooter, too! Good price at $400 for that one.

thegiantmidget · October 28, 2010, 08:49 PM

Actually, looking at GB auctions, I can't find one cheaper. Not even well used examples. $400.00 just may have been a deal! I do plan on shooting it, & it may even see some serious holster time. We'll see.

8shot357 · October 30, 2010, 03:21 AM

How many shot's dose your Speed six have?

thegiantmidget · November 1, 2010, 07:31 AM

This selective fire revolver is fed by a 48-round helical magazine, which interestingly enough, is transparent. The six-round cylinder is where the rockets are housed.

geetarman · November 1, 2010, 07:47 AM

Wear gloves when you select "rockets."

Geetarman

October 27, 2010, 08:33 PM	#1
thegiantmidget Member Join Date: October 27, 2010 Posts: 15	Limited edition Ruger Speed Six Hey, guys. I've been lurking for a while, but am just now a registered user. So... I just picked up a sweet stainless 2.75" speed six with a 3-digit serial & limited edition Alabama State Trooper's association engravings in a really nice solid wood case with purple velvet lining. I have, at last count, around 10 variants of the 'Six' series, including one of the elusive 9MM models - unfired - as it will likely remain. I can't seem to find ANY documentation on this LE model anywhere. Anybody know anything about it?

October 27, 2010, 10:30 PM	#2
boa2 Senior Member Join Date: October 25, 2004 Posts: 794	"GS-32 "Alabama State Trooper" Commemorative. Rollmarked "ALABAMA STATE TROOPER ASSN. 1981 LIMITED EDITION" on the topstrap. The Alabama State Trooperr's Association logo appears on the left side of the cylinder frame. The backstrap is rollmarked with "LIMITED EDITION xxx" (with the x's representing numbers 1 through 659). 11" x 17" Walnut presentation case with blue velvet interior and Alabama state trooper insignia impressed in lid and gold stamped on the blue material on the inside of the lid. Known s/n range 157-68505 to 157-73199. 659 made in 1981." Source: RENE(Red Eagle News Exchange). Last edited by boa2; October 27, 2010 at 10:40 PM.

October 28, 2010, 07:26 PM	#7
absolute0 Senior Member Join Date: August 4, 2005 Location: Zimmerman, MN Posts: 242	If its indeed unfired and you have all the accoutrements I'd guess 600 bucks or so. __________________ "Ice to See You" -McBain

October 28, 2010, 08:11 PM	#9
Florida Cracker Member Join Date: May 16, 2010 Location: Weston, FL Posts: 55	Nice gun, I think you stole it at $400. __________________ Brian Floridians - Stop paying too much for your hobby - http://groupbuybulkammo.com/

October 28, 2010, 08:44 PM	#10
FP2000H Member Join Date: October 18, 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 71	That's a nice looking Speed Six you got there. It's definitely a collector's piece but there's little doubt it's a shooter, too! Good price at $400 for that one. __________________ You have the right to be offended.

October 28, 2010, 11:45 AM	#3
thegiantmidget Member Join Date: October 27, 2010 Posts: 15	Very cool. What would you guys say the value on something like this is?

October 28, 2010, 07:03 PM	#4
tekarra Senior Member Join Date: May 26, 2007 Posts: 1,164	Without photos, it does not exist.

October 28, 2010, 07:20 PM	#5
thegiantmidget Member Join Date: October 27, 2010 Posts: 15	Pics are not the best, but I assure you, it exists!

October 28, 2010, 07:22 PM	#6
thegiantmidget Member Join Date: October 27, 2010 Posts: 15	I'm not sure if I over-payed for this one or not, but it's pretty neat.

October 28, 2010, 08:07 PM	#8
thegiantmidget Member Join Date: October 27, 2010 Posts: 15	Pretty sure this one has been fired, my 9MM blued Speed is unfired. This was an auction purchase, which I usually try to avoid, but what the hay. I'd never seen one before. Probably won't be in for a few days, but it does have all the papers as well as a letter of appreciation from Bill Ruger to the Alabama State Trooper's Association. I'll end the suspense. I paid about $400 for it.

October 28, 2010, 08:49 PM	#11
thegiantmidget Member Join Date: October 27, 2010 Posts: 15	Actually, looking at GB auctions, I can't find one cheaper. Not even well used examples. $400.00 just may have been a deal! I do plan on shooting it, & it may even see some serious holster time. We'll see.

October 30, 2010, 03:21 AM	#12
8shot357 Junior member Join Date: September 7, 2010 Posts: 1,740	How many shot's dose your Speed six have?

November 1, 2010, 07:31 AM	#13
thegiantmidget Member Join Date: October 27, 2010 Posts: 15	This selective fire revolver is fed by a 48-round helical magazine, which interestingly enough, is transparent. The six-round cylinder is where the rockets are housed.

November 1, 2010, 07:47 AM	#14
geetarman Senior Member Join Date: November 18, 2009 Location: Arizona Posts: 3,157	Wear gloves when you select "rockets." Geetarman