Ruger OldArmy

emissary1911 · September 5, 2023, 07:13 AM

Just wondering what are the going prices on Ruger Old Army cap and ball pistols now a days?
I have one that is in excelent shape ,im thinking about selling ,still on the fence about it But would liketo get a feel if they are selling and what kind of prices they are bringing!
Thanks
Jeff

Ricklin · September 5, 2023, 11:51 AM

They are appreciating rapidly. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at what it will bring. Gunbroker. Search closed auctions and see what they actually bring, rather than one man's fantasy. I don't know the other auction sites search capabilities.

bamaranger · September 5, 2023, 01:33 PM

Gunbroker has 3 that will time out soon, with multiple bids, that will likeliy go for close to $900+. A fella might find one locally for less, but they have become highly desireable. Like selling anything........depends on what folks are willing to pay.

armoredman · September 5, 2023, 09:39 PM

Grail gun right there for me, a fixed sight 8 inch ROA in stainless. By the time I save enough to buy one at todays' prices, they will have gone up another $500!

Jbar4Ranch · September 7, 2023, 02:34 PM

7 1/2" fixed sight, stainless or blue, $1000ish. 7 1/2" adjustable sight, stainless or blue, 6-$800ish, but I've seen a couple blued ones sell on Gunbroker lately for under $500, one under $400. 5 1/2" fixed sight, stainless or blue, $1500ish - there's a stainless one on GB right now up to $1610, shipped, with six hours to go. 5 1/2" adjustable sight, stainless or blue, the sky's the limit, because Ruger never made one.

**4V50 Gary** · September 7, 2023, 08:50 PM

Thanks Jbar4Ranch. I have two (7 1/2 ss adj and 5/ 1/2 fixed, ss).

Jbar4Ranch · September 7, 2023, 09:47 PM

I've owned 13, and am currently at six: 3 blued fixed sight and 3 stainless fixed sight. I had a pair of 5 1/2"ers for awhile, but found I really didn't care for the shorter barrels, and sold them within three months.

There's a shooter on the SASS wire looking for a 5 1/2"er, if you're interested in selling yours.
https://forums.sassnet.com/index.php...b-55-inch-roa/

Good God a'mighty, the gavel just fell on the 5 1/2"er on Gunbroker @ $3205.00, shipped (#1006412072)... my estimate of their value may have been a little low... but it only takes two bidders with more money than common sense, I guess.

eastbank · September 8, 2023, 08:45 AM

i had seven OA,s and after shooting them for about 25 years and with their prices shooting thru the roof, i left six go at good prices. but i kept one a pre 76( no warning on barrel) SS 7.5" with ad sights in ex condition(fired 18 times) with reverse cylinder marking for black powder only, serial #1321. i put a set of factory ruger fake ivory grips on it.

Bishop Creek · September 8, 2023, 10:54 AM

I sold one of my Ruger Old Army revolvers on Gunbroker a few weeks ago for $1,295. I still have a stainless fixed sight 5 1/2 inch barrel model.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1004101553

**4V50 Gary** · September 8, 2023, 01:12 PM

I gave one away to an uncle when I left San Franciscograd. I don't think he's ever shot it.

September 5, 2023, 11:51 AM	#2
Ricklin Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Location: SW Washington state Posts: 2,018	They are appreciating rapidly. I think you will be pleasantly surprised at what it will bring. Gunbroker. Search closed auctions and see what they actually bring, rather than one man's fantasy. I don't know the other auction sites search capabilities. __________________ ricklin Freedom is not free

September 5, 2023, 01:33 PM	#3
bamaranger Senior Member Join Date: October 9, 2009 Location: North Alabama Posts: 8,329	prices Gunbroker has 3 that will time out soon, with multiple bids, that will likeliy go for close to $900+. A fella might find one locally for less, but they have become highly desireable. Like selling anything........depends on what folks are willing to pay.

September 7, 2023, 02:34 PM	#5
Jbar4Ranch Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Near Helena, Montana Posts: 1,719	7 1/2" fixed sight, stainless or blue, $1000ish. 7 1/2" adjustable sight, stainless or blue, 6-$800ish, but I've seen a couple blued ones sell on Gunbroker lately for under $500, one under $400. 5 1/2" fixed sight, stainless or blue, $1500ish - there's a stainless one on GB right now up to $1610, shipped, with six hours to go. 5 1/2" adjustable sight, stainless or blue, the sky's the limit, because Ruger never made one. __________________ Sometimes the squeaky wheel gets replaced... SASS 47015

September 7, 2023, 08:50 PM	#6
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,855	Thanks Jbar4Ranch. I have two (7 1/2 ss adj and 5/ 1/2 fixed, ss). __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*

September 7, 2023, 09:47 PM	#7
Jbar4Ranch Senior Member Join Date: May 19, 1999 Location: Near Helena, Montana Posts: 1,719	I've owned 13, and am currently at six: 3 blued fixed sight and 3 stainless fixed sight. I had a pair of 5 1/2"ers for awhile, but found I really didn't care for the shorter barrels, and sold them within three months. There's a shooter on the SASS wire looking for a 5 1/2"er, if you're interested in selling yours. https://forums.sassnet.com/index.php...b-55-inch-roa/ Good God a'mighty, the gavel just fell on the 5 1/2"er on Gunbroker @ $3205.00, shipped (#1006412072)... my estimate of their value may have been a little low... but it only takes two bidders with more money than common sense, I guess. __________________ Sometimes the squeaky wheel gets replaced... SASS 47015

September 5, 2023, 07:13 AM	#1
emissary1911 Member Join Date: December 23, 2021 Posts: 25	Ruger OldArmy Just wondering what are the going prices on Ruger Old Army cap and ball pistols now a days? I have one that is in excelent shape ,im thinking about selling ,still on the fence about it But would liketo get a feel if they are selling and what kind of prices they are bringing! Thanks Jeff

September 5, 2023, 09:39 PM	#4
armoredman Senior Member Join Date: May 22, 2007 Location: Arizona Posts: 5,302	Grail gun right there for me, a fixed sight 8 inch ROA in stainless. By the time I save enough to buy one at todays' prices, they will have gone up another $500!

September 8, 2023, 08:45 AM	#8
eastbank Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2008 Location: pa. Posts: 2,450	i had seven OA,s and after shooting them for about 25 years and with their prices shooting thru the roof, i left six go at good prices. but i kept one a pre 76( no warning on barrel) SS 7.5" with ad sights in ex condition(fired 18 times) with reverse cylinder marking for black powder only, serial #1321. i put a set of factory ruger fake ivory grips on it. Last edited by eastbank; September 8, 2023 at 08:53 AM.

September 8, 2023, 10:54 AM	#9
Bishop Creek Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2011 Posts: 566	I sold one of my Ruger Old Army revolvers on Gunbroker a few weeks ago for $1,295. I still have a stainless fixed sight 5 1/2 inch barrel model. https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1004101553

September 8, 2023, 01:12 PM	#10
4V50 Gary Staff Join Date: November 2, 1998 Location: Colorado Posts: 21,855	I gave one away to an uncle when I left San Franciscograd. I don't think he's ever shot it. __________________ Vigilantibus et non dormientibus jura subveniunt. *Molon Labe!*