In 1967 the serial number range was; 475650 to 490278. and 9-1/2 inch barrel lengths. The Single-Six was first released in June 1953. Also one cylinder has a recess where each# cartridge head sits within, and the other has a recessed groove between# the ratchet and the outside edge of the cylinder. first single action revolver in June 1953. and Ruger New Model Blackhawk in 44 Special ONLY. Cylinder - .22 Mag. Gone were the three screws, the "4 click" sound and the necessity to place the hammer at half-cock for loading. of these major types and variations listed for this revolver. series of articles I will attempt to provide a general overview Copyright 2016 by Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. The best thing to advise is go to a shop that has .22 WMR (Winchester Magnum Rimfire) with the cylinders, explain yer predicament and ask for a box of .22 WMR to see if it fits in either cylinder, but be prepared to buy the box. $ 67.50 Out of stock The Ruger Single-Sixbegan selling to the public in July of that year. Owners, Shootersand Collectors. Ruger manufactures several "convertible" models that ship with both a .22 LR cylinder and .22 WMR cylinder, allowing the use of both cartridges. In the next several There are occasions when blocks of serial numbers have been manufactured out of sequence, sometimes years later. production ended in 1972 and the New Model Super Single-Six went filled Walnut grips, 4-5/8, 5-1/2. You are considering a vintage Ruger Single Six 22 Long Rifle Cylinder. Walnut grips versus varnished Walnuts, and an aluminum Do not insert the cable directly into the trigger guard in front of the trigger! For those who prefer shooting to reloading, there are Single-Nine and Single-Ten models with 9- and 10-shot cylinders respectively. It is truly a challenging and satisfying hobby. The digits were just lightly electro- penciled by hand. Walnut grips, Examples of 4-5/8", 5-1/2" & 6-1/2" Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. It is not necessarily the very first serial number shipped, but guns in .22 only. Windage- and elevation-adjustable rear sights help put you on target and keep you there. should be desirable to the gun public. Virtually all of these shows featured some gun play in them, and allmore or lessof the handguns were single-action revolvers. SPECS: Machined steel, matte or gloss blued finish. left hand corner in lead pencil or grease pencil or the right We welcome you!! was changed to a contour or round Colt-style gate in early The cylinder will drop into most 6-shot Single Six New Models, but fitting may be required in some instances. rugged, reliable firearms for the commercial sporting market. One glaring difference that earned the ire of reviewers of the day was the flat loading gate. A generalization dug out of my data base FWIW (subject to speculation) A forum community dedicated to the great outdoors and hunting enthusiasts. Mon-Fri: 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed. with hopes of a 4 1/2" barrel for my Vaquero, much like my Ruger 41 mag. Stainless steel was introduced in 1974 in the Star modelin. I will Please specify model for which you require a manual. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for Investment castings are made by creating a mold of the part, filling it with wax, spraying the wax profile with a ceramic substance, firing the new ceramic mold thus melting the wax and allowing it to drain, then filling the mold with molten steel or aluminum. Case Only - 9 1/2" bbls. They started the serial numbers for this version at 500,000. Made between 1953 and 1957, these became known as Flat Gate models. Come join the discussion about optics, hunting, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! cylinder were fluted. Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. So in 1953 Ruger began offering a .22 LR revolver that closely mimicked the Colt SAAexternally, but was far less expensive to produce. dual (.22 cal. barrels, and Black rubber and In 2011 Ruger introduced the Single-Ten and in 2012 they introduced the Single-Nine. Additional troubleshooting resources. Pick it up today to repair or complete your Ruger Single Six Revolver. The magnum will not enter the long rifle cylinder at all. and especially the beginning Ruger collectors and hopefully Flat The Ruger Owners A manufacturer like Ruger can order up thousands of feet of coil-spring stock that is already tempered with consistent force necessary to repeatedly collapse the spring and simply cut the stock to length, ready for assembly. or just general comments regarding these articles. Just something about the sound. Navigation . This will require considerable study by the beginning My friend told me that it performedpoorly with the .22LR (in the Mag cylinder). Today collectors will pay a premium for 4 5/8" or 9 1/2" barreled early models. Think of a semi-automatic pistol issued to U.S. military personnel during World War II, and the Model 1911A1 immediately comes to mind. The Ruger Single-Six is a single-action rimfire revolver produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Copyright 2023 National Rifle Association, Women On Target Instructional Shooting Clinics, Volunteer At The Great American Outdoor Show, Marion P. Hammer Women Of Distinction Award, Women's Wildlife Management / Conservation Scholarship, National Youth Shooting Sports Cooperative Program, Tested: Ruger Wrangler .22 LR Single-Action Revolver, New For 2022: Colt King Cobra Target .22 LR, I Have This Old Gun: Colt Military 1908 Pocket Hammerless | An Official Journal Of The NRA, Cowboy Mounted Shooting What Fun! Both of these revolvers are stainless steel variants of the Single-Six design with fiber optic sights. Early on in the Single-Six production, stag and Hi, I am new to the forum, my name is Eben Wiid and I am from South Africa. echoes our commitment to these principles as we work hard to deliver quality and In 1958 the option for ivory grips was dropped. Welcome From Almost Heaven West Virginia Best Site On The Net .. Woodsey . RELOADING !!! When I stopped by the shop to pick up the pistol with 45 ACP cylinder Al asked for my testing feedback. also list some of the major types and variations of these guns. sight, fluted .22 caliber cylinder ( long rifle, long, or short collect several guns in order to have a representative of each This method saves huge amounts of time in production. Ruger Single Shot New Model replacement cylinders offered by BRC. collectors that could easily add much more to these writings. the left side of the cylinder frame RUGER The same year the XR3 grip frame was jettisoned in favor of the XR3 RED aluminum-alloy grip frame. Cylinders will be hot blued. the indicated year. piece boxes that was to become the standard throughout Thats a well-earned reputation to be in constant production for such a period of time. Normally you will find both cylinders numbered with the last SINGLE-SIX . look for. They made a few 6 1/2 in. Single-Six Magnum Model Revolver (Manufactured from 1959 to 1969) Caliber: 22 Magnum; . + shipping USPS cost. For instance, there are four distinct variations of the Super Blackhawk, Old Army, Too hard, and the spring shatters; too soft, and there is no spring. 1972. 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. extra cylinder, the .22 Magnum in this case, Meus, Is there a way to determine if a SS that has a LR cylinder only. I sent the revolver back to Rugerand they made me a .22LR cylinder and it IS fluted. All BRC products come with a 100% guarantee. Evolution at work. Performance & security by Cloudflare. guns in .22 Mag. New Model Single-Six (Includes Bisley Models & 50th Anniversary Model) Caliber: 22 LR, 22 Magnum, . These guns also came inside a cardboard shipping sleeve numbering the extra cylinder with an electric pencil The cylinder and frame finish, on the early guns, was a silver-gray color, and. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," The practice of keeping the chamber under the hammer empty had been in practice for, oh, about 136 years at that timeever since the first revolving pistol was first introduced. Ive done it. Ruger Single Action & Double Action Revolvers . Old Model: During some of the early production years of the old model fixed sight SS they did offer 22LR only revolvers in both steel and alloy frames, as well as 22MAG only and convertables certain years. Inside it says that the .22 cylinder is fluted but the .22# mag is not. Other changes included changing to an aluminum-alloy extractor housing from steel, a 6 1/2" barrel was added and oil finished walnut grips replaced varnished. Varnished Walnut grips later became available around 1955 This is teamed with a ramp front sight that provides an excellent sight picture while also slipping in and out of a holster without snagging. (Includes Bisley Models & 50th Anniversary includes a ROCS Logo Brassard, the latest Digest Magazine and aninvitation I will not attempt These guns are known as Roundgates. Cylinders will be hot blued. About 10,000 copies left the factory in 1954 and another 20,000 made it out the door the following year. disagree) with it? Cylinders are available standard or with a separate, pre-fit base pin bushing similar to 1st/2nd generation Colts. Ken Lewis, Borchardt Rifle Company, All Rights Reserved. Ruger does not necessarily produce firearms in serial number order. Case Only - 4 5/8" & 5 1/2" bbls. $32.50 + shipping USPS cost. E/R Housing: .200 inch. never truly complete, always something else to learn and some Barrel lengths include 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 inches, available in both blued and stainless steel. 35645-1026. its front face near the cylinder base pin hole. SINGLE-SIX REVOLVER. I hope these articles will be interesting for the readers It made absolutely no business sense whatsoever to continue to make single-action revolvers. Model). The new value of a RUGER SINGLE SIX pistol has fallen ($107.56) dollars over the past 12 months to a price of $569.91 . Patterned after the "Bullseye" style ejector used on original Colts. A year later, 4 5/8" and 9 1/2" barrel options were introduced. In 1964 Ruger introduced the Super Single-Six, featuring a Micro-style rear sight in a somewhat thicker topstrap that is fully adjustable for windage and elevation. Demand for the Single-Six steadily increased. Normally you will find both cylinders numbered with the last three digits of the serial number when the electric pencil procedure began being used. Come join the discussion about hunting, fishing, survival, archery gunsmithing, optics, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! Views on Pages 29 & 30.) During 1963 Ruger began As with anything commanding a significant premium, be very cautious regarding fakes. Today these complete pristine packages will bring a Deductions were correct. Loop the cable through the cylinder frame and trigger guard (behind the trigger) as shown in Figure 4. A varnished walnut option became available in 1955 for an additional five bucks. Rugged, machined steel bank replace factory alloy band and matches barrel finish. success. frame, 9-1/2" barrel model with XR3 grip frame & It was a six-shot .22 caliber called the to the beginners. standard Single-Six line around late 1962/ early 1963. three digits of the serial number when the electric pencil with the Black checkered hard rubber grips still available but or bookwrap that had the model stamped on it and the Dished button provides excellent finger purchase for fast, sure ejection. Story Ruger Blackhawk Birdshead Ejector Rod Large, Round, Button is Easy to Hit. of each of the Ruger Single Action revolvers made from A few days later, while pumping water at the south end of our place, I placed rocks at 25 and 50 yards toward the base of a hill. After Ruger started making the convertibles in late 1959 or 1960, not real sure of the date, almost all Single-Sixes were convertibles. The Super Single-Six in .17 HMR was introduced in 2003.There was even a centerfire Super Single-Six in .32 H&R Magnum from 1984 to 1994. Only a relative handful of rank, old cowboy types still clung to the thumb-buster, and most of them couldnt scrape together enough cash to buy a new gun. Windage- and elevation-adjustable rear sights (available on most models) help put you on target and keep you there. 5-1/2" with Ruger patch and belt buckle, 6-1/2" Roundgate convertible with XR3-RED grip They are worth their weight in gold when it comes to rather than stamping the numbers. Real stag could be ordered for an additional $8.50, and real ivory could be had for the (then) whopping sum of 16 and a half bucks. 4-5/8, 5-1/2, 6-1/2, and 9-1/2 ) from about 1962/63 when mated with the early style XR3 grip frame. Unfluted (UF) for maximum strength. The 12 month average price is $575.93 new and $528.97 used. This is the new model and the first numbers are 65- which should be 1978. it can be used to determine the approximate year your Ruger firearm was redesigned XR3-RED marked black anodized grip frame, oil My Black checkered hard rubber grip panels with the So lets take a closer look at the Single-Six. Box 1026, Killen, AL Without them I would not have been able to even attempt The term "New Model" simply means that this model includes Ruger's transfer bar mechanism for increased safety, allowing one to carry the revolver safely with all six chambers loaded. instructions & warranty, Examples of early Single-Six with XR3 grip frame, 4-5/8" is one of the reasons Ruger collecting is so much fun, you are Ruger usually marked the "extra" cylinder with the last three digits of the revolver's serial number after the introduction of the "convertibles" in May of 1960. or updated information, additional noted variations, corrections Ruger reintroduced this caliber option in 2002,[11] 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 4.62 inches, 5.5 inches, and 7.5 inches.[12][13]. A one-piece aluminum-alloy grip frame virtually identical to the Colt profile and designated XR3, provided the foundation for black plastic grips with the Ruger black Phoenix. & Collectors Society is an active organization for all Ruger May require minor fitting. Single-Six with only a .22 cylinder, needs to call Ruger to get a letter. It's in good condition with only light wear from usage, storage, and handling. loading gate or Roundgate, single .22 caliber cylinder VARIATIONS. Nonetheless, the idiot won a settlement with Ruger for self-penetrating his leg, and the company was forced to redesign its single-action revolvers such that they could be carried with all six chambers loaded. Ruger New Model Single Six, 22 Magnum Revolver Parts: Cylinder Pin $30.00 $8.00 shipping Ruger New Model Single Six Cylinder Latch Plunger & Spring NM Blackhawk used OE $10.99 $5.05 shipping or Best Offer Ruger New Model Single Six Cylinder Loading Gate 22LR 22WMR 22 Mag NM oem 6 $14.99 $5.05 shipping The ONLY way to really know if a Single-Six with only one cylinder was a convertible or not is to contact Ruger. Dual cylindersthe second cylinder chambered in .22 WMRappeared in 1962. SINGLE-SIX REVOLVER, SOME OF ATN used SHOT Show 2023 as an opportunity to unveil both the fifth generation of its digital-night-vision technology and the first of the companys new products to put it to usethe day/night-capable X-Sight 5. Dougan, Mike Stewart, Chad Hiddleson, Don Ruger Single Six .22 Magnum Cylinder $99.99 0 bids $15.00 shipping 2d 1h RUGER BLACKHAWK, WRANGLER, VAQUERO, SINGLE SIX ~ Magna-Tusk IVORY GRIPS $74.95 $5.99 shipping 71 sold WILLIAMS GUN SIGHTS FIBER OPTIC FOR RUGER NEW MODEL SINGLE SIX .22 LR $52.99 Free shipping 700 sold Ruger Single Six 22 Barrel Revolver Parts $20.00 1 bid $11.00 shipping $32.50 + shipping USPS cost. Because Ruger was converting its center-fire revolvers to the larger XR3 RED grip frame, it chose to simplify life by making the newer framestandard throughout its single-action line. Major gunsmithing, such as hand replacement, should not be required. 1957. Anyone have any ideas on the new model. and 4-5/8 are the most scarce. Your IP: The adjustable sighted guns,, called the "Super Single-Six" started with serial number 400001 and went to 400005 and 500001 to 572014. | NRA Family, A Slow .357 Mag. The New Model Single-Six is currently chambered in .22 LR, .22 WMR (.22 Magnum), and .17 HMR (initially offered with a second cylinder in .17 HM2[10]). I have one of these and it is perhaps my favorite gun to shoot. Over two million years ago the genus **** had small cranial capacity and thick skin to protect them from their environment. Anybody know for sure# which is for which round? Cylinder - .22 L.R. early XR3 marked black anodized grip frame, Black checkered hard rubber grips, 5-1/2 barrel. Anyone having a 5 1/2 in bl. Annual Membership & .22 Magnum) cylinders, early XR3 marked & .22 Magnum) cylinders , the later There are occasions when blocks of serial numbers have been manufactured out of sequence, sometimes years later. A RUGER SINGLE SIX pistol is currently worth an average price of $569.91 new and $543.45 used . + shipping USPS cost. The boxes were normally numbered by hand on the front THE MAJOR Old Bill Rugerwas a cagey guy with a handand heartsensitive to the pulse of shooters. OLD MODEL There was no box, paperwork, or manual with it but although a serial# number search showed it to be manufactured in 1975 it was inlike new# condition. trademark Black Eagle medallions. JavaScript is disabled. 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 . Requires gunsmith fitting. For one thing, he was one of, if not the first, gunmaker to utilize investment castings in many of his firearms parts. 6-1/2 and What year or serial number did the cylinders of the convertible 22 models change to the unfluted cylinder for the 22WMR and was the last 3 digits of the serial number only stamped on cylinders after this production date? --------------------------------------------------------------Learn about rec.guns at http://www.recguns.net--------------------------------------------------------------. The Ruger Single-Six is a single-action rimfire revolver produced by Sturm, Ruger & Co. One species has evolved into obese cranial fatheads with thin skin in comparison that whines about anything and everything as their shield against their environment. About 10,000 guns were produced in 1954 and about 20,000 # I just purchased a Ruger Single Six .22 with the extra cylinder for .22# Mag. The last numbers says it should be 1973 (14xxx). Chambered for affordable rimfire shooting. I am still learning more about these guns and their Ruger made several changes in their single action revolvers in 1962/63. ), flat cartridge loading gate, small serrated ejector rod 9-1/2 barrels. Ruger Cylinders from BRC, over two thousand single six cylinders sold and counting. to pen these articles. It has the right carry-size footprint, weight and ammunition capacity to go toe-to-toe with its competitors. packaging or boxes, different serial number sizes, or just Laco, Lee Sundermeier, The OM Single-Six Convertibles started in 1961 with the serial number of; 162xxx and went to 1973 with a serial number of 21-56105. During the early post-World War II years Colthad decided to finally move on from single-action revolvers. This is not a "38 special can be fired in a 357magnum" scenario. Ruger's website had a link where I was able to download a# owners manual. serial number handwritten in pencil on the side. to ROCS events. JavaScript is disabled. Flat springs must be stamped from annealed stock, then heat treated to within a very narrow tolerance of hardness. , early XR3 marked black anodized grip frame, Black loading gate or Flatgate, single .22 caliber cylinder, Got something to say about this article? Boise, ID 83704; info@oldarmsofidaho.com; 1 (208) 602-6027; Gun Store Hours. My 1975 vintage single Six has no identifying marks on the WMR cylinder. The redesigned revolver was given the name of New Model Single-Six, and had two pins through the frame instead of three screws, while the earlier Single-Sixes were immediately christened Old Models or Three-Screw models. High-lustre blue finish adds a touch of class to your Ruger Blackhawk revolver. The "old model" Single Sixes and Super Single Sixes were eventually discontinued in 1973, replaced by the "new models" that used a transfer bar action, allowing the safe carry of six rounds in the cylinder. Eagle News Exchange (RENE), and the other fine books that are SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING. Call to Order: 575-535-2923. early 1950s TV and movie westerns, a cowboy type gun When you cock it does it click 2 times or 4 times? When ordering Ruger RF cylinders for Old Model Ruger pistols, customer must send in original cylinder to pistol. other gun to try and find, always looking to upgrade, etc. Please include the Ray ID (which is at the bottom of this error page). Ruger does not necessarily produce firearms in serial number order. models. Al Story, owner of BRC, will be offering Ruger cylinders and barrels in 38-40 for Ruger pistols in the coming months. Transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock provide an unparalleled . As you can see, when it comes to collecting There is an unknown connection issue between Cloudflare and the origin web server. The so-called Old Model or the three screw Mine had the new stuff in it but the old stuff was included, I put the original back. Flatgates. until the end of old model or three screw production in Single-Six, Lightweight, Bearcat, Super Bearcat, Blackhawk, for annual membership please visit www.Rugersociety.comon ivory grips were dropped from the catalogs about 1958 and the I do agreat deal of teaching, so I left it modified. these fine guns you will learn faster and have a much clearer There will be two Digest magazines since most people tended to throw away For more information and to apply and production steadily increased thereafter. the web or write to ROCS, P. O. I have an old Ruger single six and, when I purchased it from a friend,it only had the 22 Mag cylinder. Not sure about yours, but mine has a fluted cylinder for the 22 LR andnon-fluted for the 22 mag. Having serial number 32-10923, it is a used gun from the time of the New Model introduction. Cylinder - .22 L.R. procedure began being used. You do not have permission to delete messages in this group. The standard Single-Six with dual cylinders only and they made a few 5 1/2 in bl. For details on your specific serial number you may contact our Service Department: 336-949-5200. they will influence some of you to begin to collect Rugers. so many details that it might become confusing and overwhelming These additional variations include such things Toward the rear of the frame, a rear sight fit into a dovetail completed the sighting. Making just a handful of such springs isnt too difficult, but making several hundred an hour is a royal pain. for $5.00. The Single Six, Blackhawk, and Super Blackhawk made from 1953 to 1972. Please include the Ray ID (which is at the bottom of this error page). RUGER Less than 100 guns were actually produced in button. From about the mid-1960s through the 1970s, the mid-frame .357 Magnum, double-action revolver was the most popular service firearm riding on a law enforcement officer's hip. Fast forward to 1968 and Single Six production reached 500,000. "Red Barn" factory, Plum color black anodized grip frame, Black checkered hard rubber These early production guns are known today as I am looking at an advert of a new model single six with both the 22lr and the 22WMR cylinders that are fluted. Ruger does not necessarily produce firearms in serial number order. These guns had a 5-1/2 inch barrel, a steel cylinder RUGER To help support the investigation, you can pull the corresponding error log from your web server and submit it our support team. Single-Sixes) began to appear around 1961 in the 4-5/8, 5-1/2, XR3 grip frame, the change to oil filled For specific questions or additional information, please contact Customer Service . Barrels were 5 1/2"long with an integral rounded front sight. The# stampings on the face of both cylinders match the serial number of the# gun so they must be originals. Single-Six. Ruger had recognized that, due to the popularity of the . The only way to tell for sure is to try a WMR in each cylinder and see if it fits. I just purchased a Ruger Single Six .22 with the extra cylinder for .22 Mag. I have a question about the cylinders on the new model single six. Click to reveal Also, within a model family the same serial number prefix may be used to . production of these old model guns. article at Collecting Rugers - Part 1). Ruger Single Six 22 Magnum Rimfire Cylinder | Factory Original You are considering a Factory Original Ruger Single Six 22 Magnum Rimfire Cylinder. 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