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RUGER OLD MODEL “SINGLE-SIX” REVOLVER PRODUCED 1953 - 1972 GENERAL OVERVIEW Sturm, Ruger & Co. Introduced its first single action revolver in June 1953. It was a six-shot.22 caliber called the “Single-Six”. Bill Ruger had recognized that, due to the popularity of the early 1950’s TV and movie westerns, a “cowboy type” gun should be desirable to the gun public. Thus the Single-Six was developed and proved to be a huge success. Its introductory price was $57.50. Less than 100 guns were actually produced in 1953 but in a short time production was firmly established.

Early on in the Single-Six production, stag and ivory grip panels with the Ruger Black Eagle logo could be purchased from the factory for $8.50 and $16.50, respectively. Varnished Walnut grips later became available around 1955 for $5.00. Instruction Manuals & Product History. 'Old Model' Single-Six. The Letter of Authenticity lists the serial number, ship date, model and caliber. From 1984 to 1997 Ruger chambered the New Model Single-Six in.32 H&R Magnum (which allows the use of.32 S&W and.32 S&W Long cartridges). Ruger reintroduced this caliber option in 2002, and in September 2014 released the Single-Seven in.327 Federal Magnum as well, in a seven-shot stainless steel variant, with barrel lengths of 4.63, 5.5, and 7.5 inches. Instruction Manuals & Product History. 'Old Model' Single-Six. The Letter of Authenticity lists the serial number, ship date, model and caliber.

I will also list some of the major types and variations of these guns. I hope these articles will be interesting for the readers and especially the beginning Ruger collectors – and hopefully they will influence some of you to begin to collect Rugers.

Most noticeable, however, was the flat loading gate, implemented to reduce manufacturing costs. But consumer demand resulted in a Colt-style, fully contoured loading gate in 1957, around serial number 70,000.

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The Single-Ten is chambered in.22 Long Rifle, with ten chambers and a 5.5 inch barrel, whereas the Single-Nine is chambered in.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire (.22 WMR), with nine chambers and a barrel length of 6.5 inches.32 centerfire models [ ] From 1984 to 1997 Ruger chambered the New Model Single-Six in (which allows the use of and cartridges). Ruger reintroduced this caliber option in 2002, and in September 2014 released the Single-Seven in. As well, in a seven-shot stainless steel variant, with barrel lengths of 4.63, 5.5, and 7.5 inches. See also [ ] • • References [ ].

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Guns at $75.50. Picture #3 is a write up from the June 1961 American Rifleman on the Ruger Convertibles, 22-22 Mag.

I will try to get a picture of mine up by the weekend. I'm surprised I haven't gotten more feed back on CC'ing the frame. Buckeye, have always been a purist about modifying a gun to where I couldn't change it back, especially if it is a collector's gun, but mine is a shooter. As I get older, I have come to respect the looks of the fixed sight models over the SSS models, unless it is a flat top. Picked this up yesterday.it had some hideous 'PlasticStag' grips.they had to go immediately couldn't look at them one second longer.it is in rough shape.been nickel plated (got some freckling), grip frame and ERH have been stripped and glass beaded.along with the fact it had 'The Conversion' done, and there seems to be some Mix-n-Match parts.but the price was right and I had a really nice 300mile round trip on my motorcycle to retrieve it, this will be a good Winter Project.

This puts it into the 1963 time frame based on Ruger data for the SS Super OM. I will call Ruger and confirm this. The finish is close to 100% and the seller claimed that the magnum cylinder had never been fired. After cleaning the gun and both cylinders when I got home, I am inclined to believe it. There were no drag marks on the magnum cylinder, and only some faint marks on the.22LR cylinder.

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I acquired a Ruger Single-Six Old Model convertible this past Saturday. The extra cylder is in its original red pouch but there was no box. The serial number is 370xxx.

These early production guns are known today as “Flatgates”. Early on in the Single-Six production, stag and ivory grip panels with the Ruger Black Eagle logo could be purchased from the factory for $8.50 and $16.50, respectively. Varnished Walnut grips later became available around 1955 for $5.00. These varnished Walnut grips actually became the standard about 1960 with the Black checkered hard rubber grips still available but costing $1.00 less. The ivory grips were dropped from the catalogs about 1958 and the stags were dropped when the grip fame was redesigned in 1962. Aashiqui 2 songs mp3 free download. The original “flat cartridge loading gate” was changed to a “contour or round” Colt-style gate in early 1957.

For details on your specific serial number you may contact our Service Departments at 336-949-5200. For serial numbers manufactured prior to our electronic records or for a Letter of Authenticity, please download and mail in the form. Please Note: The Letter of Authenticity lists the serial number, ship date, model and caliber. We are unable to provide any information beyond that. All prices on this website are suggested only.

The 9-1/2” and 4-5/8” are the most scarce. The first Single-Sixes came in black and red two piece boxes that was to become the standard throughout production of these old model guns. Through the years, these boxes had various forms of identification marking its contents on the end of the box but the basic box remained the same. The boxes were normally numbered by hand on the front left hand corner in lead pencil or grease pencil or the right side in grease pencil on the later guns. These guns also came inside a cardboard shipping sleeve or “bookwrap” that had the model stamped on it and the serial number handwritten in pencil on the side.

Torrent prison break season 1 1080p. For details on your specific serial number you may contact our Service Department: 336-949-5200 For serial numbers manufactured prior to our electronic records, or for an official letter confirming the details on your firearm please download and mail in the form. Copyright © 2016 by Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.

Pristine complete packages are very hard to find today since most people tended to throw away the box or especially the shipping carton. Today these complete pristine packages will bring a premium from the discriminating collector. The so-called Old Model or the three screw production ended in 1972 and the New Model Super Single-Six went into production in 1973 and is still in production today. RUGER OLD MODEL “SINGLE-SIX” REVOLVER SOME OF THE MAJOR TYPES AND VARIATIONS Single-Six, Standard Revolver: Flat loading gate or “Flatgate”, single.22 caliber cylinder, early XR3 marked black anodized grip frame, Black checkered hard rubber grips, 5-1/2” barrel. Contour loading gate or “Roundgate”, single.22 caliber cylinder, early XR3 marked black anodized grip frame, Black checkered hard rubber or varnished Walnut grips, 4-5/8”, 5-1/2”, 9-1/2” barrels. Roundgate, dual (.22 cal. &.22 Magnum) cylinders, early XR3 marked black anodized grip frame, Black checkered hard rubber or varnished Walnut grips, 4-5/8”, 5-1/2” and 9-1/2” barrels.

The extra cylinder, the.22 Magnum in this case, had the last three digits of the serial number stamped on its front face near the cylinder base pin hole. During 1963 Ruger began numbering the extra cylinder with an electric pencil rather than stamping the numbers. Normally you will find both cylinders numbered with the last three digits of the serial number when the electric pencil procedure began being used. Ruger made several changes in their single action revolvers in 1962/63. Three of the most notable changes were the new redesigned black anodized grip frame (marked XR3-RED) versus the original XR3 grip frame, the change to oil filled Walnut grips versus varnished Walnuts, and an aluminum alloy ejector rod housing versus the steel housing. The 6-1/2 inch barrel length was added to the standard Single-Six line around late 1962/ early 1963. Thus these gun were available in four barrel lengths ( 4-5/8”, 5-1/2”, 6-1/2”, and 9-1/2” ) from about 1962/63 until the end of old model or “three screw “ production in 1972.

They were Mag. Marked until 1962 then they were marked Single-Six along with the other guns. What you are doing should make a very nice article. Good luck with it. Thanks for that information.

Notice it list the 6 1/2 in bl. Last but not least is a copy from Dougans book 'Know Your Single Action Revolvers 1953-1963,' page 173. This shows the Distributor's price list for April 10th, 1959. This shows the RSSM Single-Six with a 6 1/2 in. This is the earliest the 6 1/2 in bl. Gun was listed. As you can see there is plenty of documentation for the Ruger Single-Six with a 6 1/2 in.

Three of the most notable changes were the new redesigned black anodized grip frame (marked XR3-RED) versus the original XR3 grip frame, the change to oil filled Walnut grips versus varnished Walnuts, and an aluminum alloy ejector rod housing versus the steel housing. The 6-1/2 inch barrel length was added to the standard Single-Six line around late 1962/ early 1963. Thus these gun were available in four barrel lengths ( 4-5/8”, 5-1/2”, 6-1/2”, and 9-1/2” ) from about 1962/63 until the end of old model or “three screw “ production in 1972.

1963 saw a number of changes. The old grip frame was changed gradually to the newer and slightly changed “XR3-RED” style. Varnished grips gave way to the oil-finished type.

The allows the revolver to fire only when the trigger has been pulled. Ruger provides the transfer bar safety upgrade free of charge for owners of any old model Single-Six.

The so-called Old Model or the three screw production ended in 1972 and the New Model Super Single-Six went into production in 1973 and is still in production today. RUGER OLD MODEL “SINGLE-SIX” REVOLVER SOME OF THE MAJOR TYPES AND VARIATIONS Single-Six, Standard Revolver: Flat loading gate or “Flatgate”, single.22 caliber cylinder, early XR3 marked black anodized grip frame, Black checkered hard rubber grips, 5-1/2” barrel. Contour loading gate or “Roundgate”, single.22 caliber cylinder, early XR3 marked black anodized grip frame, Black checkered hard rubber or varnished Walnut grips, 4-5/8”, 5-1/2”, 9-1/2” barrels. Roundgate, dual (.22 cal. &.22 Magnum) cylinders, early XR3 marked black anodized grip frame, Black checkered hard rubber or varnished Walnut grips, 4-5/8”, 5-1/2” and 9-1/2” barrels. Roundgate, dual (.22 cal.

There are occasions when blocks of serial numbers have been manufactured out of sequence, sometimes years later. Also, within a model family the same serial number prefix may be used to produce a variety of different models, all in the same block of serial numbers. And in some cases, firearms may be stored for a length of time before they are shipped. For details on your specific serial number you may contact our Service Department: 336-949-5200 For serial numbers manufactured prior to our electronic records, or for an official letter confirming the details on your firearm please download and mail in the form. Copyright © 2016 by Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.