I may be too picky, but a "restored" old model single action with the retrofit mark will not be the same value to me as an old model without the mark in the original condition it was in when it left the factory.". The gun and cylinders were re-blued in 2007 by Ruger at which time Ruger performed the transfer bar safety upgrade. The Ruger Single Six was introduced in 1953, and is still currently being made. Have owned every Ruger single-action ever made, but have kept only those which are unconverted. I dont live where grizzly bears roam, and I dont want to kill elk or other large meat animals. I have my fathers Colt 32cal which my research indicates its around 1902 manufacturing. Hunter (leather) and Uncle Mike's (nylon) are two brands that I have used for years. I was glad to hear that they didnt fit perfectly as you described, for that was my experience, and I just wanted to make sure I was missing something. The targets were set out at 25 yards to better simulate real game hunting ranges. I dont mean that they wont work, they will. Just ease the single action hammer back manually with your thumb and squeeze the respectable 4lb. This nearly cuts the pull weight in half. The notable calibers are .30 Carbine, .357 Magnum, .41 Magnum and .45 Colt. Ruger Also, the hammer does not have to be cocked to open the loading gate. Yes, Im very proud to own this work of art, that Works. The sights were the standard Ruger adjustable type and I had them zeroed to hit dead on at 25 yards. A series of Ruger Single Six models about 250 were engraved by the factory between 1954 and 1958, and they are considered the most collectible of all Ruger firearms. A man, and I mean a real man, with a .22M revolver and a large heath knife can not only survive, but live comfortably in the wilds. I like how Ruger pulled off the blend of traditional revolver styling with added modern features like integral scope mounts and adjustable sights. I havent shot it yet but i plan on doing that a lot. Convertible Models come with .22 LR and .22 Magnum cylinders. It has been around the block and shows some good honest holster wear. Slicker, smoother and they make 4 clicks. document.getElementById( "ak_js_1" ).setAttribute( "value", ( new Date() ).getTime() ); Ricardo, she got rid of your stuff , especially your firearms stuff. Arkansas requires you to use a weapon legal for any other game in season. Like most .44 mag. Remember that since 1953 Ruger had been building the strongest and safest single action revolvers ever made! Sure a 22 rimfire. But they feel like a cheap knockoff from a third world country. This gun led me to several .41s over the last 40 years, it became my favorite caliber (not counting the ,45 Colt!). The old style includes even more wording than the new one, and puts it on the left side of the barrel. I did however sell my GP100 many years ago as I had no use for a Stainless 6 inch 357 magnum at the time. you actually believe that yore ruger pistopl is more precise at 100 yds thanyour 10-22? In my area, a new Super Blackhawk can be had . Nothing in between. DG- Thanks for the detailed explanation. My CCI .22lr stingers do not seat fully in the .22lr cylinder. Has front sight painted orange. Never been worked on. Is my gun a Flat top or not. With a 5.5-inch barrel, the new revolver weighs 36 . UA-48757569-1 Menu. It offers maximum versatility. There are plenty of good belts and holsters of various sorts for Single Six revolvers, from the very plain to the very fancy. I put enough coats of Outers Stock Oil on the walnut grips to give them a rather glossy finish, which also brought out the grain of the wood. Unfortunately, my other half decided to clean the garage and enlisted help from other folks and I havent seen the box since. And so now it has the transfer bar installed.. the only real drawback is the loss of 1 round when carried properly over the new models. But if you have ever rolled the hammer back on a 3 Screw you will know what I am talking about. Ruger will also retrofit a transfer bar into the old 3 Screws for no extra charge. [7] The Single-Six is currently produced as the New Model Single-Six. It is one of the few guns from my fathers collection I have kept and hope to pass on to one of my grandsons some day. The advent of the transfer bar safety made carrying a fully loaded Ruger Single Six a reality. What state is insane enough to limit hunters to a .22 rimfire while hunting vermin hogs? MMinSC hit it on the head. On the bottom of the frame, under the grip frame, there will be an R stamped. And I wasnt carrying at that time. The 333 Winchester rounds I was having issue with still do not fit, and Winchester has asked me to send them in, which I will do. The two piece grips are smooth rosewood with sliver and black Ruger medallions. The hammer is not involved. That could be the best handgun companion a man can find. 10/22 .22 LR3/4. About two weeks ago, my dad ( now 78 years old) handed me that ole Flattop and ordered me to take it home. Single Six Hunter.22 LR 2 1/2 But then I started to fall out of love with this gun. The new models have 2 pins. Nice review, and like the velocity info. The first time I took the Single Six along on a range date with my wife, I felt like I was cheating. But they are great shooting and functioning revolvers. Bought the hogue grips as well. I may potentially own your old Ruger. The action is smooth and the trigger pull is clean and crisp. Looks as Im going to be its 3rd owner and a permanent owner at that. The Super Single Six model was introduced in 1964. Never-the-less, Bill Ruger redesigned his single action revolvers in 1973 in an attempt to make them "idiot proof." As you said its not blued & has some pitting but I keep it oiled inside & out to prevent rust. Two things to know to avoid paying the wrong money or loosing money when you sell. Ruger single-action revolvers have done service as working guns that take game, teach marksmanship, and provide protection against wild animals. Number is 330 770 9208, Do you still have your Kimber 11 custom 1911. The Single-Six in .17 HMR has a 6.5-inch barrel, black, hard rubber grips with checkering and blued finish. All the fun of big bore revolvers with all the cheapness and availability of 12 gauge or 20 gauge shells. At a 25 yd zero your 10/22 will be 8 low at 100 yds wuth a 40 grain bullett. Jeff. Came home and did some research a realized what I had purchased and was very pleased (1965 model with low 5 digit serial and never had transfer bar conversion) I paid $700 for the 3 screw AND a Glock 36 in pretty much perfect condition, so needless to say I think I got an amazing deal. Wolff springs and shims are available for the Single Six to fine tune the trigger if you so desire. Overall Length: 13 This post is an entry in our SIG SAUER P320 contest. I have an Uncle Mikes holster for use when I dont have the scope mounted and a bandolier style holster when I do. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. Excellent. RUGER Single Six Old Model 3-Screw Mfg. Lastly, I consider CCI MiniMags to be the standard that all 22s are compared to. Note the original Blackhawk finish remains on all aluminum parts. (Full Details) Price: $695.00 Ruger Handgun - CUSTOM Ruger MKII 22 Cal Pistol Blue with 4 " Barrel With lots of Upgrades Adjustable Stainless Trigger Adjustable Sig. . I have a Ruger .357 magnum Blackhawk, 6 1/2 inch barrel, XR3-RED marked inside under the handle. Buy a Ruger single-six convertible online. I just purchased a 3 screw ruger blackhawk in stainless steel? The year was 1951. In 1973, Ruger introduced the New Model Blackhawks that utilizes a transfer bar system. Notify Me When Available. Good grief. It is the original, and it was produced up until 1973. I cant get past how muzzle heavy it is. As our family grew, I had to regretfully sell them off, one by one. Cylinder - .22 L.R. All velocities are measured in feet per second. The Colts and their clones are like this too. Windage- and elevation-adjustable rear sights help put you on target and keep you there. Cylinder - .22 Mag. Notify me of follow-up comments by email. Homemade Revolver Grips - Ruger Single Six Cool Stuff Guys Like 13.8K subscribers Subscribe 6.2K views 4 years ago In this video I am going over a project where I made a several custom sets. I think the wilderness experts are sissies. And I would have no faith whatsoever in this single action sweetheart to be able to stop a surging swine in those critical seconds after a stray shot. Great fun to take to a pin match with light loads. It's chambered in 22 magnum .Click for more info Seller: Guns Dot Com Area Code: 866 $599.99 RUGER SINGLE-SIX GI#: 102214382 Ruger, Model 6 Shot Revolver, 22 Caliber, Parts, Ejector Housing, plate, screws, springs, mag catch, trigger $ 80.00 Add to cart; Ruger P89 9MM pistol parts, pins and spring $ 15.00 Add to cart; AMT, Model Backup, 380 Caliber, Parts, Magazine Latch $ 18.00 Add to cart; Ruger Single Six "Model F, Three Screw" Revolver Parts: Rear Sight. Idiots who refused to read the owner's manual and also ignored over 100 years of established firearms protocol purchased a few of these guns. The first gun I ever shot (at 6 years old) was a Single Six, put in my hands by my dad. Ruger NEW MODEL Single Six .22 LR CYLINDER LATCH , SPRING & PLUNGER #A191. I figure 1 star would be more for something like a titanium .45-70 derringer. 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. Features listed above are available on all standard models, but may not appear on Distributor Exclusive models. For those who want, and can safely control, a lighter than normal trigger it is a simple matter to slip one limb of the New Model trigger spring from its peg. i be;ieve he bought it in 63 or 64, I lean toward 1963 because my first reloading experiences involved this gun and I was 13 at the time. Sights/scopes, grips, spring kits, and holsters are all readily available and interchangeable. The original 3-screw "flat gate" Single Six came with a 5.5" barrel, fixed rear site with drift adjustment, and could be had for under $60. A bit strange, as the weapon had been sitting with the dealer over a year, hence a really good price. I paid $75. You have entered an incorrect email address! This is one of Ruger's earliest guns and a. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. Thanks Renner for your response. Used. JavaScript is disabled. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Now it has the feel of a full blown custom gun. Seller: B AND B B AND B. GA Sales: 1877. New Model Single-Six revolvers are the perfect small bore single-action revolver for plinking, small game hunting or serious competition. Hogue Monogrips are definitely an improvement over the stock laminate grips. The quality of manufacture is very good and I could find no blemishes or sharp edges worth reporting when I first brought it home. The Single Six did outperform the Mark II in my accuracy test, but the venerable Mark II was much better balanced and comfortable even with a comparable 6 7/8 barrel. Now, with my aftermarket grips it is more than fun to shoot! Its very enjoyable, and the reason I come to the GUNSAMERICA forum. Come join the discussion about optics, gunsmithing, styles, reviews, accessories, classifieds, and more! .357 is much more appropriate when something wants to tangle with you. As you stated they arent a perfect fit but work well (once you muscle them in there) and are much better than the original cowboy grips. Cylinder - .22 L.R. It was a very pretty gun, and probably the most accurate Single Six I have ever owned. My all-time favorite .22 Single Six was a blued steel 3-screw Super Convertible with a 6 1/2 inch barrel, which is my favorite configuration. But it is still one of the best shooting single actions I have ever pulled the trigger on. With the .22 Magnum cylinder in place, the Ruger Single Six is a formidable small game revolver. Blackhawkfan: "If I may I would second your final satement but add that if you want the safety transfer bar retrofit on an old model please sell the old model as it is and buy yourself a new model. I would like to determine when it was made. $19.99. He didnt own many guns but he loved the few he had and he passed that passion on to me along with his guns. The Keith boolit doesn't really benefit from being driven fast that 1100 fps. Gun . In my opinion, they are just about the best production single action revolvers ever made. It is now based on a round top frame with the rear sight merely a groove machined into the top of the frame, similar to the Vaquero model. The cylinder face can be scrubbed to remove the heavy stuff, but the discolored rings wont hurt the function any if you decide not to polish them away every time. The accuracy and energy of the Ruger is plenty enough to keep you alive and filled with meat. So these Old Model Blackhawks are not all that old and will probably be the newest guns that the series will see. $699.00 $619.99. Yes, those are coffee stains on the targets. I tore it down, smoothed everything I could think of. A .22 for a wild hog? I loaded 6, but shot it right after I did. it was missing the 22wmr cylinder, to which i added an 8 shot replacement 22wmr cylinder purchased from midway. Grip Frame Screw/Pivot Lock (stainless), Ruger. Lastly, the sights on the Rugers are adjustable and the Colts are fixed. Finish: Satin stainless If something was to hit the hammer hard enough, or the gun was dropped, it could discharge. It could also be used with .22 Short or .22 Long ammunition. Ruger, In texas the hogs get too big for a 22 anything: http://message.snopes.com/showthread.php?t=48655. Gun #: 984131213. or Best Offer. Under perfect conditions, which are not all that difficult to attain, said weapon will cleanly take a deer. Single-Sixer Joined Jul 21, 2014 Messages 171 I think Dan is referring to the difference between the old model 3 screw and the new model made from 1973 onward. However, Old Model Rugers are traditional single action revolvers, as had been made and sold in the U.S. and the rest of the world for over 100 years. My phone. Also Fits Ruger Old Model XR-3 & Ruger .357 & .44 Flat Top Blackhawks. $6.41 $6.41. If you shoot black powder you should always completely disassemble your revolver for a thorough cleaning. single action from the PX at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina back in 1957. Among these was the Stutz Bearcat, and when Ruger designed a new variant of the Single Six he named it the Bearcat.3 In addition to its scaled-down size, the Bearcat was a fancier, racier gun with a black anodized aluminum frame and a brass-colored, anodized alloy trigger guard. The CCI Stingers now fit easily, but they did tell me that they should not be used in my New Model Single Six. And further, if you arent confident in your ability to hit what you aim at with that long barrel and pistol-mount optic rigamarole, you shouldnt pack it at all. Who ever said life was fair? Ill bet your pistol cannot be prdictable at that range regardlessof the ammo. dad would have me cut down .303 British brass to the correct length and then dress the case mouth, he would take the brass to work and turn down the rims on a lathe, if I remember right he bought his cast bullets from Herters, CCI primers and #2400 powder from Wolfes in Salt Lake City. Dont leave the Single Six out of the 3 screw/2 screw story. Something like a 6.5mm or 308 is what I would use. Second Media Corp., 111 Peter Street, Suite 600, Toronto, Ontario, M5V 2H1, Canada. I have just bought a Ruger Super Blackhawk, 7.5, .44 Mag. Model: Ruger New Model Single Six Hunter Caliber: .22 LR and .22 Magnum Material: Stainless steel Finish: Satin stainless Front Sight: Replaceable Bead Rear Sight: Adjustable Windage and Elevation Barrel Length: 7 1/2 Overall Length: 13 Weight: 45.0 oz (excluding scope) Grips: Black laminated wood Twist: 1:14 RH Capacity: 6 rounds So this gun is not exactly old. To be fair if he could he would have used a bigger caliber gun. Buzz, Feature Articles, The Magnum guns had 6-1/2 inch barrels, round loading gates, checkered black hard rubber grips, and no firing pin groove in the rear of the cylinder. What puzzels me A. I have never seen a old 3 screw in stainless? I am envious. Grip Frame/Pivot Lock Screw (blue) , Ruger. As expected, neither were a match for the vastly superior precision obtained from the ubiquitous Ruger rifle. Thank You, Mr. SAM TRISLER For tougher animals, such as ground hogs and jack rabbits, I used the .22 WMR cylinder. Grips were checkered hard rubber with a black eagle medallion inlay on each side. Turned out the Arkansas warden we met in the field asked us if we had other firearms along. Included cylinders for .22 LR and .22 Magnum. It is based on the classic Remington single-action revolvers of the mid-19th century. I would like to hear from you if you have this gun. I have owned this pistol since 1960, It hasnt been fired since 1965. i just purchased another 3 screw ruger blackhawk. B. I have never seen an original front sight with a hi-vis insert. Had Ruger put the rear scope mount on the top strap where it belongs, it would be a whole different ballgame. Since hogs are in season year round if you want to hunt them during small game season, you must use one of those. Ruger single-six convertible for sale and auction. Some 60 years ago. Rabbits? Six shots were used in each group, mostly because this is a six shooter review after all. Hunting firepower is always subjective to the hunter. The new models have 2 pins. I prefer a cross draw carry in the field and, since I consider the Super Single Six a hunting pistol, that is how I have usually carried mine. Overall Rating * * * * Question of the Day: Do You Know Anyone Whos Shot a Bad Guy? Initially offered in .22 Long Rifle (which can also shoot .22 Short and .22 Long cartridges), the versatile Single Six has been adapted to fire the rimfire .22 Magnum (WMR) and centerfire .32 H&R Magnum cartridges as well. All in all I think I have decided to hold on to it and someday when my son is older Ill pass it down to him. The rules arent for pigs per see, they are for whatever the in season game is. So how did the Single Six Hunter fare on my bowhunting trip you may ask? This is the first conversion I have ever had made and will do it again just to have another 41 Magnum. The reason for this is that the hammer, when lowered, is resting on the firing pin. Thisactuallyworks! tallahassee, florida,usa. .. It was my understanding that original design had the hammer resting on the firing pin and could fire with a blow to the hammer???. It can be identified by a dinged up front sight (never loan out a gun) and a chip at the bottom of the wooden grip caused by recoil while leaning over a stone wall shooting at a chuck. Not of the handgun but that glorious selection of .22 RF ammo in the photo. A closer look at. The name 3 Screw is in reference to the 3 Screws on the side of the frame. Can anyone tell me anything about this gun? The year was 1951. [7] [6] Im glad the results of my test can be backed up with a reason other than that am just a lousy shot! The standard Single Six had a fixed rear sight dovetailed into the frame, and the Super Single Six model came with the same fully adjustable rear sight as a Blackhawk. Ruger tells me that the gun was made in 1960. The New Model that is probably the most common, and the most useful to the small game hunter and outdoorsman, is the Super Single Six Convertible model NR6. I recently purchased a new model single six that has both 22lr and 22winmag cylinders. And Im going to warm it up in a week or two as I believe it needs a little exersize because its been at least 30 years sense I fired it last, dad put a box through it about 5 years ago, now its my turn. There are two main variants of the Old Model, or 3 Screw Rugers. $6.41 $6.41. A really good gunsmith can make a conversion work and feel pretty good, but it is nothing like what the gun use to feel like. Naturally, these clowns refused to accept responsibility for their actions. Guns Listing ID: 733605Modeled after the legendary Colt Single Action Army, this Ruger Single-Six is a single action revolver that looks and feels as good as the original. The .22 Magnum cartridge was introduced by Winchester in 1959. You have to visualize the plastic track inside the grip and slide it on at a fairly severe angle at first. You have to take the grip frame off to see it, but if that R is there then it was converted by Ruger at some point. Should I or shouldnt I ? For years, I only shot it on New Years eve and the 4th of July. Note: A full length review of a New Model Ruger Single Six Convertible revolver can be found on the Product Reviews page. The first models that were made from 1955-1962 are known as the Flattops. Would not get rid of it for anything ! First unload the cylinder and then remove it. It is a great shooting gun and it has many many rounds through it with never a malfunction. In SC, on public lands, you must hunt with whatever is required for the season. Made between 1953 and 1957, these became known as Flat Gate models. This gun is a New Model Single-Six, so it has the transfer-bar firing mechanism. Single Six Hunter.22 WMR 2 1/8 If you cant go into the wilds confident of your 22M, you are below the grade of sissy. Single Six 22LR / 22Mag / 6 inch barrel prefix 20-xxxxx, I bought it new late 60s for $50+, I really enjoyed shooting rats and cans at the dump with this gun. The back of the grip does not align perfectly flush with the backstrap, but its reasonably close. 1970s, recently rebuilt by factory due to a defective weld on the ejection-rod housing. It is a beautifully handling gun All were old models. This blued steel .22 LR/.22 Magnum revolver comes with a fluted LR cylinder and a nonfluted .22 WMR cylinder. Modeled after the legendary Colt Single Action Army, this Ruger Single-Six is a single action revolver that looks and feels as good as the original. A couple of years later he got a letter from them offering to convert it to the transfer bar system. Discover now the best deals and amazing prices. One of the things that will affect your accuracy on a Single Six with .22LR ammo is that the Rugers bore diameter is sized for .22 WMR, not .22LR. Seems that everyone is doing their part. The one piece Western-style grip frame was made of aluminum alloy, as was the ejector rod housing. While the .22 LR cylinder is also compatible with .22 Short and .22 Long, the .22 Magnum cylinder must only be used with .22 Magnum (.22 WMR) ammunition. I have three New Model Ruger .45 Colt revolvers with 4 5 8-, 5.5- and 7.5-inch barrels. The serial number is 5 digits with no prefix as shown in the photo of your gun. is like new. The 3-screw (or "Old Model," as they later came to be called) Ruger Single Six revolvers are based on a very simple design. I love this old gun and would never part with it. 25 yards. I have finally decided to get back into Ruger single actions after a too long hiatus. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED. It is handy, compact, well balanced and when loaded with 22 Mag Hornady critical defense it is a respectable small game getter. Brand: Ruger. This was, and still is, perhaps the best single action revolver ever designed. You bet. By far the most frequently seen models were single-action revolvers, most of them patterned after the Colt Single Action Army. Grips: Black laminated wood Home Gun Parts Jimenez Arms; Marlin / Glenfield; Mossberg; North American Arms; Remington; . The late Jerry Lee served for many years as an editor with the Petersen Publishing group, covering titles such as. The front blade sight is easy to pick up. Westerns were very popular in the 1950s and there was a market for a new revolver like the ones the cowboys, lawmen and outlaws were seen with on TV and in the movies. I have one it was made in 1966, took it to a gun Smith he said it was in all most new condition. Would love to trade kimber 45 cal mint confound two magaziines. The second is a 2000s New model s. But thats okay, I thought to myself, My wife has small hands and it will probably fit her just fine. Wrong, buck0. In 1957 Ruger replaced the flat loading gate with a contoured gate. The Ruger 3 Screw Blackhawk So this gun is not exactly old. A 22M in a Ruger single action is all I need or want. any one see a ruger this early with the extra cyl? PachymarBogue .etc. i have an original 1969 blackhawk 3 screw in 357/9mm, new in box unfired that came with the 9mm conversion cylinder. Reverse the above steps to reassemble the Blackhawk handgun. Where I run into hogs, a .357 or .308 scout are appropriate if you dont want to get torn up. The stainless-steel Ruger Single Six is a rugged outdoors revolver. Couple the feel and function of the iconic old Colt Peacemaker with the improved reliability of a Ruger Blackhawk and you have a winner. .22 for feral Hog? I have a Redhawk and a gp100 and I dont see how I could be happier with a single action. As a high school student, I purchased a used Ruger Blackhawk revolver in .38/.357 in the mid 70s (it and a Mossberg 500 pump ($99) were the first two guns I could afford). Squirrels? Save my name, email, and website in this browser for the next time I comment. I always carefully check each chamber a couple times more to make absolutely sure there are no remaining rounds, because it is not hard to miss one and there is no other obvious means to indicate a loaded round. I carried it deer hunting a few times but, didnt get a deer with it. Ruger New Model Single-Six Convertible 22LR/22WMR Single-Action Revolver. Bill Ruger built his company on good design, modern manufacturing techniques and quality products at a fair price, and the Single Six epitomizes all of those virtues. Have you actually installed them on the single six hunter? Oct 5, 2020. Later, I swapped out the laminate grips for some Hogue Monogrips. I opened a box of every other type of .22 ammo I have, and everything but the 333 Winchester fit (even other Winchester types fit fine). Pre-Owned. It would have two piece walnut grips and a 6 1/2 inch barrel. I enjoyed reading the article, but only to learn something. Another main difference is the use of coil springs in the place of the flat leaf spring in the Colt and most other revolvers of the time. "Most accurate" was CCI's Standard Velocity (about 950 fps in both guns), delivering a solid 1.25 in the Super Single Six at 25, and a 3 group in the Wrangler. The result was the "New Model" Single Six, Blackhawk, and Super Blackhawk. I would not take a $1,000,000 for that gun The memories of dad and I kicking cans down a farm path with it will be with me till the day I die! The Ruger Bearcat is a single-action, .22 caliber revolver manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co., introduced in 1958. Exclusive: Interview with Donald Rumsfeld. Went to a gunshop today and got to hold two nice examples - both older 3 screw models, but one with the safety transfer bar, and one without. the other day i got around to checking it out,ang guest what the last digits of my serial # is on the cyl, and they marked the org 357 cyl in the gun with the last 3 also. Transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock provide an unparalleled measure of security against accidental discharge. $129.99. This year the bow deer season aligns with an any-caliber centerfire season. Magnum Cal.? To load one: Ilikegreatguns, First, the three screw models are called "Old Models" because they were the origional Ruger Single Action Revolvers. 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