ruger old model single six

[jo64ohio]

i have found a ruger single six 'old model'and was thinking about buying.it is about 90%,blued,6 1/2 in. barrell,fixed sights,woodgrips with black eagle,it does have the safety bar that blocks the firing pin,serial number starts with 20- i do not have the complete serial number at this time, the gun only comes with the 22 lr cylinder.i would appreciate any advice since i am a s&w guy and don't have much knowledge on rugers. thanks.

 

[robertrwalsh]

They are nice pistols. I own one and have shot a couple of others. I have found them to be accurate and fun to shoot.

 

[jo64ohio]

i am sorry posted on wrong site,could someone move to correct site?thank you.

 

[HOUSTON RICK]

They are nice 22 revolvers, some, like mine were made only for 22 lr and never had a 22 magnum cylinder. I did not know that when I saw it for sale because it was "missing" the 22 magnum cylinder.

 

[Shooting Padre]

I think it looks like it should be in your gun cabinet. They are great shooters, I've had a couple and have let them slip away looking at the bone in the creek and not appreciating the one in my mouth. I think you should jump on it. Have fun.

 

[The Norseman]

Ruger Single Six Shooter

That Ruger is one tough Revolver, just like all
their Guns are.

Check;
Pull Hammer back, try to push forward, if in
doesn't fall forward that's solid and safe.

Push/pull Cylinder back and forth, should be
very very little movement.

Try the Loading Gate, should open and close
easily and stay closed.

Cylinder bolt slots should look nice and not burred.

Cylinder Bolt locks in Cylinder when Gun Cocked.

Bore and Cylinder Charge Holes free of Rust.

Grips secure on the Grip Frame.

there will be Residue/Lead just above Forcing Cone
on Cylinder Window. That's normal.

Sights even, not bent, on Center?

Looks well taken care of?

Good lock on your Endeavor.

My '56 SS below

 

[Drm50]

Is this a old model 3screw with transfer bar kit installed by Ruger or is this a "older" new model? The screws will tell you. SN to date it.

 

[Wee Hooker]

I've owned many Single Six's over the years and they were all fun shooters and well built. If it was unconverted/altered with the safety bar, I'd scream "GRAB IT".! There is nothing sweeter than the swiss watch like sound and action of one of these revolvers with origonal parts.

Given it's been "fixed" I'd say it is still worth owning if you can get it at the rigth price. These are all decent shooters.
FWIW, I still keep this minty one. Unaltered, Early model. Both cylinders.

 

[Majer]

I own4 Single Sixes at the moment, All the Old Model 3 screw. The 20- prefix dates it after 1969, would need entire Ser # to narrow it down. They are great shooter, Ask if they have the original action parts that came with the gun. Ruger usually returns those parts due to the collector value, Unless they were worn and unsafe. If in very good shape I would say it's worth around $450.00 IF it has the original parts with it, minus $75.00 to $85.00 without.That should be a convertible gun, Ruger produced very few single cylinder guns in those later years.

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[italiansport]

I own4 Single Sixes at the moment, All the Old Model 3 screw. The 20- prefix dates it after 1969, would need entire Ser # to narrow it down. They are great shooter, Ask if they have the original action parts that came with the gun. Ruger usually returns those parts due to the collector value, Unless they were worn and unsafe. If in very good shape I would say it's worth around $450.00 IF it has the original parts with it, minus $75.00 to $85.00 without.That should be a convertible gun, Ruger produced very few single cylinder guns in those later years.

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If you send any older Ruger to them for work and it doesn't have the transfer bar they will automatically convert it. My understanding is they no longer return the original parts. Think lawyers here!
Jim

 

[ISCS Yoda]

I have two, a .22 Magnum and a .22 LR. The .22 LR does not have the

safety bar that blocks the firing pin

, i.e., the transfer safety bar, and I would never change that. The old-timey clicks are delicious. Both guns are fun to shoot.

The .22 LR Bearcat is cool, too, and it, too, does NOT have the transfer safety bar.

 

[Marshal Tom]

I have had a few of the older models without the transfer bar installed and now own a Flattop .357 with the modification. I am actually looking at having it converted back to original which I prefer. The single Six is a robust revolver in either the old or new model. I like the old ones better and would also prefer to get one with both the .22LR and the magnum cylinder if possible.

 

[Hondo44]

i have found a ruger single six 'old model'and was thinking about buying.it is about 90%,blued,6 1/2 in. barrell,fixed sights,woodgrips with black eagle,it does have the safety bar that blocks the firing pin,serial number starts with 20- i do not have the complete serial number at this time, the gun only comes with the 22 lr cylinder.i would appreciate any advice since i am a s&w guy and don't have much knowledge on rugers. thanks.

What's the asking price?

In 90% $450 is a fair price but only with both cyls and original action parts. The '69 vintage guns are plentiful, with no extra collector value. So worth about $300 as you describe if no original parts and one cyl. Add $50 for an original matching serial # box in good shape.

Worth more with 4 5/8" barrel which are less common than the 5 1/2" and 6 1/2" barrels.

Be sure the cyl is 22 LR. It should not have the 'shoulders' in the chambers, just straight thru charge holes. It did come with 2 cyls; LR and Mag., and only one cyl does affect the price.

They're not fixed sights, the rear sight is adjustable but drift adj for windage only.

They're very quality, accurate, and durable .22s.

 

[Bakebfr480]

It's not worth much with the transfer bar update.......I wouldn't offer anything over $200.00!