Sturm, Ruger & Co. Inc Speed Six Speed-Six, Stainless 3″ SA/DA Double Action Revolver, Box & Manual, MFD 1987 .357 Mag.
SOLD FOR: $1,000.00
LSB#: 171105MS46
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: Speed Six
Serial Number: 162-23701
Year of Manufacture: 1987
Caliber: .38 Special / .357 magnum
Action Type: Single/Double Action Revolver with Swing-Out Cylinder
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked with Ruger’s four-line warning and with a circled “PR” proof. The right side of the barrel is marked “.357 MAGNUM CAL.”. The right side of the frame is marked “RUGER SPEED-SIX” and with the Ruger logo. The bottom of the grip frame is marked “162-23701”. The rear face of the cylinder is marked “S”.
Barrel Length: The full underlug barrel is 3”.
Sights / Optics: The revolver is mounted with a square grooved receiver for a rear sight and a blued serrated ramp front sight pinned to the barrel rib.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grip is a checkered black rubber wraparound style with silver colored Ruger logo medallions on each side. The grip encloses the bottom of the grip as well as the front strap and backstrap. There are three finger grooves on the front of the grip. The checkering shows light wear without mars and there are light handling marks in the smooth portions. There are gaps at the front of the grip. The grip rates in about Fine overall condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: All Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.
Overall Condition: The revolver retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are a few very light scratches on the left side of the frame and a light turn line on the cylinder. The hammer and ejector rod knurling are sharp. The grip screw head is sharp and the hammer pin head is not marred. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolvers rate in about Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The double action trigger pull is smooth, and in single action it is light and crisp. The cylinder lockup is solid with very little side-to-side play and no front-to-rear play on all 6 chambers. The action functions properly. We have not fired this revolver. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This revolver comes in a factory yellow and black cardboard box with a factory brown cardboard sleeve. One end panel of the sleeve has the serial number printed with a red marking pen. The box and sleeve show only light handling marks. The inside of the box is fitted for this revolver and shows abrasions at the front sight and hammer. The box and sleeve are in about Excellent overall condition. The instruction manual is for a model GS33-PS revolver, which is the stainless-steel Speed-Six as issued to the U. S. Postal Inspection Service. The manual is in about Excellent condition. Also included is a piece of waxed paper, the plastic trigger indexing post and a plastic bag with red Ruger logos printed on it.
Our Assessment: This is a really nice-looking revolver in Excellent condition. You won’t find a stronger action on a medium frame, the full underlug barrel will help absorb any recoil and still keep you on target, and the cylinder lockup is solid on all six chambers. The Speed-Six and Security-Six revolvers were stronger than S&W’s K frame and were in production well before S&W came out with their L framed revolvers. They also have a smoother action than the GP100/SP101 series of pistols. There are only a few light marks on the revolver, its cylinder lockup is solid and it comes with a factory box and an Instruction Manual as issued to the U. S. Postal Inspection Service, which used the 3” stainless steel Speed-Six. This revolver is perfect for concealed carry, offers full-length extraction and has 6 chambers instead of the 5 found on many small framed S&W revolvers. Why settle for a lesser quality revolver with less firepower when you can get this well-maintained Security Six in such nice condition? Please see our photos and good luck!
