buddy just came over with a old model 3 screw flatop 7.5 inch 44 mag. Its in great shape only real wear on it is a pea sized spot right on the end of the barrel from holster wear. Beautiful deap bluing.Its the nicest one ive ever handled. Hes interested in selling it and im a bit out of touch with what there going for. Any ideas on what he should get for

One as you describe, as I see it from your description, could be worth $1000.00 to a real Ruger collector.

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