Collectable Redhawk?

by anachronism, Thursday, January 12, 2023, 20:21 (616 days ago)

I have a very early 44 mag Redhawk with a three digit S/N that I originally bought from an estate with the intention of cutting it down to four inches and making a decent belt gun out of it. I didn't realize when I bought it that it has a three digit S/N. I did letter the gun through Ruger who only verified what I already know about it being "produced" as they put it in 1980. Redhawks don't appear to have much collector interest, I'm flat stuck, not knowing whether to cut it, or sell it off and build something else. Do three digit 1980 Redhawks bring a premium? I've probably had it for almost 10 years now, and am tired of thinking about it.

Thanks
Bob