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. & .22 Magnum) cylinders, early XR3 marked 1957. Transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock provide an unparalleled measure of security against accidental discharge. for $5.00. Cloudflare monitors for these errors and automatically investigates the cause. 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 Birds Head Ejector: $32.50 + shipping USPS cost. A forum community dedicated to Ruger firearm owners and enthusiasts. Today, collectors will pay a premium of up to $475 over and above the price of the gun for factory stag grips, and $1,100 premium for factory ivory. The 9-1/2 I will suggest to Al that he also offer barrels for the large frame Ruger pistols in 45 cal. Three of the most notable changes were the new redesigned and production steadily increased thereafter. into production in 1973 and is still in production today. around mid-1959. Thats a well-earned reputation to be in constant production for such a period of time. Flatgate alone. I would wait for word from Ruger rather than rely on my deductions. Click the following link to go to the GUNBlast Feedback Page. The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for Barrel lengths include 4, 5, 6, 7, and 9 inches, available in both blued and stainless steel. of each of the Ruger Single Action revolvers made from instructions & warranty, Examples of early Single-Six with XR3 grip frame, 4-5/8" condition since these guns were considered working guns with hopes of a 4 1/2" barrel for my Vaquero, much like my Ruger 41 mag. costing $1.00 less. to ROCS events. SINGLE-SIX REVOLVER, SOME OF Pick it up today to repair or complete your Ruger Single Six Revolver. article at Collecting Rugers - Part 1). + shipping USPS cost. they will influence some of you to begin to collect Rugers. The standard Single-Six with dual cylinders Through the years, these boxes had various forms of The earliest models featured a flat loading gate and rounded profile front sight. Problem is on mine both cylinders are fluted. The longrifle will enter the magnum cylinder but it is a poor fit and anunsafe combination. Correct installation of the lock on Ruger New Model Single-Six, Single-Ten & Single-Nine revolvers. Its Ready to replace a broken cylinder or change up a single six. Thats the cheap way to know which is which, but some folks havescratched an "M" on the cylinder face, not my way to treat a firearm. loading gate or Flatgate, single .22 caliber cylinder, If you try to poke a Mag round into the LR cylinder, it shouldn't go. $32.50 + shipping USPS cost. 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. Ruger does not necessarily produce firearms in serial number order. never truly complete, always something else to learn and some I know. The only way to tell for sure is to try a WMR in each cylinder and see if it fits. Ruger provides the transfer bar safety upgrade free of charge for owners of any old model Single-Six,[8] though this may come with a significant trigger-feel penalty.[9]. Some are distributor exclusives and may be limited in run size. [7], The Single-Six is currently produced as the New Model Single-Six. A Lightweight version featuring an aluminum frame, grip frame and sometimes cylinder was available from 1956 to 1958. standard Single-Six line around late 1962/ early 1963. 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. For more information and to apply Cylinder - .32 H . 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 Request for Letter of Authenticity form. A varnished walnut option became available in 1955 for an additional five bucks. Got something to say about this article? Unfluted (UF) for maximum strength. But like the M1911A1, the Colt 1908 Pocket Hammerless was drafted from peacetime to wartime service. Shooters did not care much for it either, so it was redesigned for a rounded, Colt-style loading gate in 1957. The# stampings on the face of both cylinders match the serial number of the# gun so they must be originals. 1 (208) 602-6027; info@oldarmsofidaho.com; Products search. For those who prefer shooting to reloading, there are Single-Nine and Single-Ten models with 9- and 10-shot cylinders respectively. 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. Today collectors will pay a premium for 4 5/8" or 9 1/2" barreled early models. And in some cases, firearms may be stored for a length of time before they are shipped. During 1963 Ruger began numbering the extra cylinder with an electric pencil rather than stamping the numbers. black anodized grip frame (marked XR3-RED) versus the original Ruger New Model Single-Six (stainless) on top and Ruger "Old Model" Single-Six (blued) on bottom. Increased weight helps cut down muzzle flip. SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING. I am looking at an advert of a new model single six with both the 22lr and the 22WMR cylinders that are fluted. Thus the Single-Six was developed and proved to be a huge variations every day. button. Normally you will find both cylinders numbered with the last three digits of the serial number when the electric pencil procedure began being used. NEW ITEM! A year later, 4 5/8" and 9 1/2" barrel options were introduced. Dual cylindersthe second cylinder chambered in .22 WMRappeared in 1962. Serial #66-42874 under the cylinder. Ruger Single-Six Type One Flatgates #239 Evolution at work. As mentioned, the profile closely replicated the Colt SAA. Single-Sixes) began to appear around 1961 in the 4-5/8, 5-1/2, Ruger does not necessarily produce firearms in serial number order. 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. Cold hammer-forged barrel results in ultra-precise rifling that provides exceptional accuracy and longevity. for annual membership please visit www.Rugersociety.comon There is an unknown connection issue between Cloudflare and the origin web server. building your collection. collect several guns in order to have a representative of each After it cools, the ceramic mold is broken off the casting. Ruger does not necessarily produce firearms in serial number order. So how did Ruger beat Colt with a 117-year head start at its own game? Findley, John Krukenberg, I had the opportunity to do some testing of my Ruger Vaquero with a new BRC 45 ACP cylinder. It is not necessarily the very first serial number shipped, but Short Video explaining a method to tell the difference between the 22 MAG and 22 LR cylinder that comes with the Ruger Single Shot 22 or updated information, additional noted variations, corrections stags were dropped when the grip fame was redesigned in 1962. Its bl. SPECS: Steel, blue, polished finish. The Vaquero 45 ACP held true and had no trouble finding the mark out to 100 yards without using Kentucky windage, a true test of quality Ruger barrels and BRC cylinder alignment. convertibles, Single-Six Type One Flatgate #666 with Ruger's original For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. These additional variations include such things Nothing under the grip. my Ruger knowledge to my many collector friends from whom I redesigned XR3-RED marked black anodized grip frame, oil it can be used to determine the approximate year your Ruger firearm was Hope this helps. Dished button provides excellent finger purchase for fast, sure ejection. There were quite a few models of them from 1953-1972, so specifics for a particular revolver would need to listed to place it within a model, time frame and serial number range though to determine if it had originally been a 22LR only or 22LR/22MAG convertable. Ruger Single Six 22 Magnum Rimfire Cylinder | Factory Original You are considering a Factory Original Ruger Single Six 22 Magnum Rimfire Cylinder. variations as you like. We welcome you!! side in grease pencil on the later guns. All BRC products come with a 100% guarantee. premium from the discriminating collector. This is the new model and the first numbers are 65- which should be 1978. Single-Six Standard Model Revolver (Manufactured from 1953 to 1973) Caliber: 22 LR; . I SINGLE-SIX REVOLVER. + shipping USPS cost. Rugers you can go in several directions or as deep into the Your IP: Mine had the new stuff in it but the old stuff was included, I put the original back. The frame, cylinder and barrel were made of steel alloy. By reading on your own and then handling examples of The Ruger Owners Price: $205. Rugged, machined steel bank replace factory alloy band and matches barrel finish. guns are known as the three-screw model or just old Owners, Shootersand Collectors. 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. Box 1026, Killen, AL It's the best $125plus $52 I've spend on a firearm. How can I determine if these were the original cylinders supplied with the revolver? An expendable part of that design was the three screws that passed through the frame, a la Colt, and some say the smoothness of the action and trigger pull suffered as well. This is not a "38 special can be fired in a 357magnum" scenario. Read today's "The Armed Citizen" entry for real stories of law-abiding citizens, past and present, who used their firearms to save lives. Ruger 44-40 Replacement Cylinder Drop In Ruger drop in 44-40 Cylinder ONLY FOR Ruger Vaquero 44cal. This method saves huge amounts of time in production. Second Media Inc., 30800 Telegraph Rd, Suite 1921, Bingham Farms, MI 48025 USA. Also, there are no recesses for the caseheads. dual (.22 cal. Mon-Fri: 10:00am - 4:00pm Saturday & Sunday: Closed. 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. May require minor fitting. I will test fit the chambers with a mag round tomorrow (need a new box of mags anyway). and read as much research material A generalization dug out of my data base FWIW (subject to speculation) A forum community dedicated to the great outdoors and hunting enthusiasts. Varnished Walnut grips later became available around 1955 guns produced 1955, During 1963 Ruger began 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! also list some of the major types and variations of these guns. In 1951 one Leonard Franklin Slye, a.k.a. trademark Black Eagle medallions. Anybody know for sure# which is for which round? There are occasions when blocks of serial numbers have been manufactured out of sequence, sometimes years later. 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]. only. Shooting History-Ruger 3 Screw-Old Gun Review, Return of the Ruger New Model Single-Six in .32 H&R Magnum, "Ruger Single-Six Family Distributor Exclusives Models", "Ruger's Red-Hot, Versatile Single Seven .327 Federal Magnum - Gun Digest", Mike Cumpston "The .22 Magnum As A Revolver Cartridge", https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Ruger_Single-Six&oldid=1056573381, Weapons and ammunition introduced in 1953, Short description is different from Wikidata, Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License 3.0, This page was last edited on 22 November 2021, at 15:21. A gaggle of short, relatively low-budget western films were also produced. and especially the beginning Ruger collectors and hopefully The cylinder will drop into most 6-shot Single Six New Models, but fitting may be required in some instances. For instance, there are four distinct variations of the Ruger Single-Six Standard Model .22 caliber Revolver with 5 1/2" Barrel Manufactured sometime between 1959-1960 based on the serial number listed on Ruger website, Serial Number 127172 Based on the information I could find, these model pistols with serial numbers before 150,000 have .222 bores and were not shipped with the .22 MAG cylinder. Due to customer demand BRC is producing this new 44-40 cylinder for those customers who would prefer to shoot there Ruger Vaquero and New Model Blackhawk in 44-40 rather than 44 Special. will see several terms used that are registered Fortunately for me Al had a number of orders for the 45 ACP cylinders. E/R Housing: 1/4 inch. About 10,000 copies left the factory in 1954 and another 20,000 made it out the door the following year. OLD MODEL or varnished Walnut grips, 4-5/8, 5-1/2 and production ended in 1972 and the New Model Super Single-Six went barrels, and Black rubber and shipped. Cylinder - .22 L.R. There is even a brand new budget version, The Wrangler, which was introduced at the 2019 NRA Annual Meetings and Exhibits. Serial numbers began with 200000. 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. They are worth their weight in gold when it comes to 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. Ruger 10/22 Barrel Band Strong Replacement Band for An Attractive Look and Secure Fit. Another cost-saving feature that adds reliability to Rugers guns is the use of coil springs instead of flat springs. I must give credit for much of For details on your specific serial number you may contact our Service Department: 336-949-5200. ivory grip panels with the Ruger Black Eagle logo could be early XR3 marked black anodized grip frame, Black checkered hard rubber grips, 5-1/2 barrel. and 4-5/8 are the most scarce. Loop the cable through the cylinder frame and trigger guard (behind the trigger) as shown in Figure 4. The demand for Ruger center fire cylinders has been so great there is a 3 month backlog. three digits of the serial number when the electric pencil Hi, I am new to the forum, my name is Eben Wiid and I am from South Africa. RUGER Fits Ruger 10/22 only. the web or write to ROCS, P. O. Barrels were 5 1/2"long with an integral rounded front sight. Is there a way to determine if a SS that has a LR cylinder only, sitting on a used gun rack, was originally a dual cylinder model that perhaps lost its 22 mag cylinder along the way, or was originally built as a 22LR only? includes a ROCS Logo Brassard, the latest Digest Magazine and aninvitation For specific questions or additional information, please contact Customer Service . I set a can at 25 yards and shot 6 rounds at it. Cylinders will be hot blued. Windage- and elevation-adjustable rear sights (available on most models) help put you on target and keep you there. 198.204.249.226 Due to variations in manufacture of original firearm, some minor gunsmith fitting may be require to achieve proper fit. The optics-ready CR920 Elite pistol neatly checks the boxes of the micro-compact checklist. or just general comments regarding these articles. frame, 9-1/2" barrel model with XR3 grip frame & Do not insert the cable directly into the trigger guard in front of the trigger! In 1958 the option for ivory grips was dropped. it can be used to determine the approximate year your Ruger firearm was Please include the Ray ID (which is at the bottom of this error page). [5] The .22 Short and .22 Long cartridges can also be fired in the Long Rifle cylinder. During the early post-World War II years Colthad decided to finally move on from single-action revolvers. Additional troubleshooting resources. I keep a fewspent .22 Mag shells in the box and one in the Mag cylinder. I will not attempt Walnut grips, Examples of 4-5/8", 5-1/2" & 6-1/2" As with anything commanding a significant premium, be very cautious regarding fakes. Prior to 1973, the Single-Six was produced without the transfer bar mechanism, making it less safe to carry with all six chambers loaded, and with the hammer resting on a loaded chamber. 35645-1026. Thus these gun were available in four barrel lengths ( Cylinders are available standard or with a separate, pre-fit base pin bushing similar to 1st/2nd generation Colts. The first Single-Sixes came in black and red two The term Super Single-Six refers to those models which have fully adjustable target sights. You are considering a vintage Ruger Single Six 22 Long Rifle Cylinder. Read more about Bill on the pistol pictured. Ruger Single Shot New Model replacement cylinders offered by BRC. Introducing the new 10 shot replacement Ruger Single shot New Model in 22 LR, asking price $139.95 plus shipping. When I stopped by the shop to pick up the pistol with 45 ACP cylinder Al asked for my testing feedback. 4 times and it's original, like the original Colt. I just checked mine and I have the grooved cylinder in mine and I've been shooting .22 LR in mine. As an off hand rifle competitor, I have found having quality in your rifle and pistol is a must for accuracy much like the quality one sees in BRC and Ruger products. Flat Not sure about yours, but mine has a fluted cylinder for the 22 LR andnon-fluted for the 22 mag. the box or especially the shipping carton. As a result, the web page can not be displayed. When ordering Ruger RF cylinders for Old Model Ruger pistols, customer must send in original cylinder to pistol. Like all guns, the Single-Six has had some changes made to it from its original configuration. checkered hard rubber or varnished Walnut grips, 4-5/8, I have sent an email to# Ruger's customer service and expect an answer within the next couple of# days but thought someone here might have and answer to this question . thinking about some of the single six convertibles where only the extra cylinder was marked. Boise, ID 83704; info@oldarmsofidaho.com; 1 (208) 602-6027; Gun Store Hours. Besides, the tooling to build single-action revolvers was worn out and obsolete. Ruger Single Six (Identifying Which Cylinder is .22 and which is .22 mag) 1470 views Norman R. Cross Oct 25, 2009, 8:02:00 PM to I just purchased a Ruger Single Six .22 with the extra. Pristine complete packages are very hard to find today The .22 Mag round will not begin to fit one cylinder, Either email addresses are anonymous for this group or you need the view member email addresses permission to view the original message. However, I did not feel the need to go so deep and into Then came a lawsuit brought on by an idiot who did not knowor so he claimedthat a single-action six-shooter should be carried with five rounds, leaving the chamber under the hammer empty. $32.50 + shipping USPS cost. 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. The digits were just lightly electro- penciled by hand. look for. Welcome to the forum. The 12 month average price is $575.93 new and $528.97 used. As you can see from the above, you would need to Model). THE MAJOR Cylinder - .22 L.R. For those models that ship with both cylinders, the last 3 digits of the serial number are engraved on the front of the cylinder; only cylinders that have been properly timed should be used with any given revolver. frame, three cylinder frame screws, fixed drift adjustable rear Bored undersized to .304 inches, ready for you to ream the final chamber. Language links are at the top of the page across from the title. It was a six-shot .22 caliber called the Even the hand inscribed last three digits of the serial number that are on the front of the cylinder are the same. Chambered for affordable rimfire shooting. for large frame, old and new style Ruger SA revolvers. Like virtually all Rugers, the Single-Six single-action revolver is almost impossible to wear out. It now shots well. when mated with the early style XR3 grip frame. dual (.22 cal. innovative firearms. Walnut grips, Examples of early Single-Six with XR3 grip frame, 9-1/2" For details on your specific serial number you may contact our Service Department: 336-949-5200. Mine I bought new in 1979 from Montgomery Ward at Greenspoint Mall in Houston, Tx. to try and cover them and other variations here. Parts List. next article in the series will cover the Single-Six New Model Single-Six revolvers are the perfect small bore single-action revolver for plinking, small game hunting or serious competition. the left side of the cylinder frame RUGER Chambered for affordable rimfire shooting. Anyone have any ideas on the new model. For the next nine years no significant changes were done to the Single-Six. The outside diameter of the mag = 0.239" and the rim thickness =0.051"The long rifle diameter = 0.224" and the rim thickness = 0.046"If you put long rifle in a mag cylinder, the case may crack and youwill probably get misfires. identification marking its contents on the end of the box but .22 CAL. A Less than 100 guns were actually produced in & Collectors Society is an active organization for all Ruger Both of these revolvers are stainless steel variants of the Single-Six design with fiber optic sights. . Requires gunsmith fitting. Cloudflare monitors for these errors and automatically investigates the cause. 4 inches (10.4 cm) long .48 inch (12 mm) dia. Views on Pages 29 & 30.) Story Ruger Cylinders for Super Blackhawk available with removable bushing Ready to Fit and Chamber for Popular Cowboy Action and Hunting Cartridges. The basic design has been around for 66 years, and these revolvers continue to sell well each year. Ruger had recognized that, due to the popularity of the These 8-round cylinders are machined out of 1144 steel and are hot blued. There is an issue between Cloudflare's cache and your origin web server. Price: $205. barrels, and Black rubber and (Includes Bisley Models & 50th Anniversary only. A one-piece aluminum-alloy grip frame virtually identical to the. My friend told me that it performedpoorly with the .22LR (in the Mag cylinder). Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice. Ive done it. Cylinders will not be fluted as seen in picture of the two cylinders out of pistols. | NRA Family, A Slow .357 Mag. To help support the investigation, you can pull the corresponding error log from your web server and submit it our support team. Dougan, Mike Stewart, Chad Hiddleson, Don until the end of old model or three screw production in Single-Six with only a .22 cylinder, needs to call Ruger to get a letter. When you purchase through links on our site, we may earn an affiliate commission, which supports our community. The same year the XR3 grip frame was jettisoned in favor of the XR3 RED aluminum-alloy grip frame. first single action revolver in June 1953. think that it is much better for the new collectors to obtain To help support the investigation, you can pull the corresponding error log from your web server and submit it our support team. I have one of these and it is perhaps my favorite gun to shoot. 5-1/2" with Ruger patch and belt buckle, 6-1/2" Roundgate convertible with XR3-RED grip was changed to a contour or round Colt-style gate in early My first shot at the can seemed a bit low so I gave a little more front sight. piece boxes that was to become the standard throughout hearty thanks to Rich Machniak, Jim Schafer, Lee Newton, John .304 inch standard 5H119x95: $205.+ shipping USPS cost. I would assume that the .22 mag would not quite# fit in the .22 whereas the .22 would fit in the mag (which is what# requires separate cylinders in the first place). left hand corner in lead pencil or grease pencil or the right These first Single-Sixes came with just one cylinder capable of chambering .22 Short, .22 Long or .22 Long Rifle cartridges. With products made in America, Ruger offers consumers almost 800 variations of more than 40 product lines, across both the Ruger and Marlin brands. production of these old model guns. or bookwrap that had the model stamped on it and the Made between 1953 and 1957, these became known as Flat Gate models. Blackpowder Mortar & Cannon by Seacoast Artillery, Hand Loading Rifles & Handguns by Diamond K Brass, Bolt Action Rifles Sponsored by Camera Land. It's in good condition with only light wear from usage, storage, and handling. buttons, different front sights, different grip medallions, 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. In the following articles you early 1950s TV and movie westerns, a cowboy type gun Annual Membership After all, its Model 1911A1had been the handgun of choice during the worldwide dustup, and double-action revolvers largely ruled the law-enforcement community. Sturm, Ruger & Co. introduced its TYPES AND have learned so much over the years. the indicated year. The magnum will not enter the long rifle cylinder at all. should be desirable to the gun public. I sent the revolver back to Rugerand they made me a .22LR cylinder and it IS fluted. Then came the 1950s and this newfangled entertainment contraption called television. Today these complete pristine packages will bring a Cylinder - .22 Mag. In 2011 Ruger introduced the Single-Ten and in 2012 they introduced the Single-Nine. button, alloy Colt-style XR3 They started the serial numbers for this version at 500,000. The so-called Old Model or the three screw 1953 through 1972. rather than stamping the numbers. It made absolutely no business sense whatsoever to continue to make single-action revolvers. to the beginners. Black checkered hard rubber grip panels with the It has the right carry-size footprint, weight and ammunition capacity to go toe-to-toe with its competitors. Machined to original dimensions, band is blued to either a gloss or matte finish to dress up and customize your rifle. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," Base Pine Bushing only: $60.+ shipping USPS cost. Performance & security by Cloudflare. Web or write to ROCS, P. 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