single action from the PX at Camp Lejeune, North Carolina back in 1957. Jul 29, 2013. 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. Leather cowboy holsters are also available and are probably a better match for the western motif of this traditional looking piece. Have owned every Ruger single-action ever made, but have kept only those which are unconverted. Item Number: 0626. One advantage of the newer style is the placement of the large amount of text Ruger includes on the barrel. I was looking at a new single six convertable for about 475. I have finally decided to get back into Ruger single actions after a too long hiatus. And like all the other gentlemen commenting in this blog I to love the feel and reliability of my flat top and will be giving it to one of my grandsons. In 1958, this loading gate was changed to a contoured shape. Ive been putting out a feeler on trying to sell the 3 screw and just received a response from a random guy stating There is nothing special about old 3 screws, it doesnt make them more valuable. I just laughed and very politely told him hes entitled to his opinion and Ill have my own. Question of the Day: Do You Know Anyone Whos Shot a Bad Guy? In texas the hogs get too big for a 22 anything: http://message.snopes.com/showthread.php?t=48655. 22 LR REVOLVER 6 ROUNDS 5.5 BARREL. Im trying to find out when it was made. I figure 1 star would be more for something like a titanium .45-70 derringer. Like the Ruger Standard Automatic pistol, the Single Six was chambered for the great .22 Long Rifle everymans cartridge. (Full Details) Price: $649.99 As the supply of affordable long-barreled revolvers has dried up (S&W no longer lists the 8 3/8barrel 686), the Silhouette rules (in Australia at least) have been changed to allow revolvers to be fitted with barrels that match the length and profile of an original production pistol. Buzz, The barrel length is 6 1/2 inches. Nothing in between. The hammer pulls back easily and smoothly. Lastly, the sights on the Rugers are adjustable and the Colts are fixed. There are plenty of good belts and holsters of various sorts for Single Six revolvers, from the very plain to the very fancy. barrel. The reason for this is that the hammer, when lowered, is resting on the firing pin. It offers maximum versatility. Yep, about what you expect from this barrel length. Were any 44 mags made with a brass trigger guard ??? Reassembly But if you have ever rolled the hammer back on a 3 Screw you will know what I am talking about. This year the bow deer season aligns with an any-caliber centerfire season. "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. So many would be survivalist believe they need massive fire power more than they need common sense. Features. 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. Quit drooling, this photo was was taken before the Great .22 Ammo Drought of 2013-14! As I wrote these words, there is nothing that can be done to fix the balance on this gun, the following modification idea hit me. As well, a large number of rounds from a box of Winchester 333 would not seat properly, and some casings would not eject without what I consider undue force (pushing with two hands on the plunger with the grip planted firmly on the bench). Your email address will not be published. Unconverted Ruger 3 Screws and Flattops have a pretty big following among collectors. It has not been converted (and wont be) The finish is probably 65% which doesnt bother me a bit. 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. [7] The Single-Six is currently produced as the New Model Single-Six. Rapacious tort lawyers sprang to the attack and by the beginning of the 1970's the successful Sturm, Ruger & Company suddenly found itself the target of unfair but expensive lawsuits. Spec Sheet Buy Now New Model Single-Six revolvers are the perfect small bore single-action revolver for plinking, small game hunting or serious competition. Cylinder - .22 Mag. But I havent done a whole lot of paper punching with this 3 Screw. 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. Our motto, "Arms Makers for Responsible Citizens," Against pigs, I wanted as much energy as I could get. Many different models and variations have been added to the New Model Ruger line over the years, too many for us to cover in this column. Solid primer strikes and no failures whatsoever with all the ammo brands Ive used. Now, with my aftermarket grips it is more than fun to shoot! Sturm, Ruger & Co. introduced its first single action revolver in June 1953. 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. The .22 Magnum cartridge was introduced by Winchester in 1959. My grips are different. One is a late 50s production old model with the original 3 screw action. Since most of the collector interest in the Single Six or Bearcat is for the Old Models, the values shown nearby are for those revolvers. As our family grew, I had to regretfully sell them off, one by one. I am not saying the New Models are junk as they are far from it. . Its not necessary to carry it with an empty cylinder under the firing pin. My Single-Six is a 1971 DoB. 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). If I had one negative thing to say it would be about the rear sight. Gun . On the critter targets at 15 yards, good old CCI Mini-Mag HP ammo planted them into 0.75 for the Super (1,175 fps) and 25/8 and . the single six with a 5 digit number (which puts yours at 1958) there was NOT a magnum cylinder available back , they ( the 22 magnum caliber) came out in 1959..the barrel bore diameter for your gun is smaller, so should NOT use a magnum. (See Old vs. New Models below.). The new medium of television was growing rapidly. The frame and cylinders are stainless steel and have a satin finish. Used the 22 round due to houses in the area. Rugers SR1911 Competition Now Chambered in .45 ACP. RUGER 6 ROUND . The old models are really great to own and shoot. Very Good. 1,739. The difference between the two cylinders is obvious: the .22 LR cylinder is fluted while the .22 Magnum cylinder isnt and is roll marked .22 WIN. Six shots were used in each group, mostly because this is a six shooter review after all. Black Chromex, barrel with satin stainless, cylinder (non fluted beefed up for heavier loads), back strap and ejector, Unicorn ivory grips. Before we get into the meat of the review gun I need to take a few words to talk about the changes that were made to the 3 Screw and the development of the New Model Blackhawk. Unfortunately, after two years and nearly 500 rounds downrange this working gun shows it. $799.99. Used only the .22lr cylinder (no win mag on the shelves here for months). For almost 75 years, Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Excuse me? Thats right, sir. I have one in .45lc and I love it ! These were originally chambered in 22 Long Rifle, but they also are chambered in 22 Magnum and 17 HMR. Accuracy was tested in each case using an improvised rest typical of a handy stump or tree one might find in the field for support. Used. Carefully lift the recoil spring guide rod off the frame. The Blackhawk is perhaps the most indestructible handgun ever made. You'll definitely enjoy them. Learn how your comment data is processed. Bill Ruger, who had always been a fan of the classic Colt, saw an opportunity. Windage- and elevation-adjustable rear sights help put you on target and keep you there. serial number 80 59122 bluing Where I run into hogs, a .357 or .308 scout are appropriate if you dont want to get torn up. Im not so sure. Beginning in 1973, a transfer bar safety was added, which prevented the gun from firing unless the trigger was pulled, allowing the safe carry of six rounds in the cylinder. Working on a matched pair is twice the fun. This is how a Blackhawk should work and feel. The Single-Six in .17 HMR has a 6.5-inch barrel, black, hard rubber grips with checkering and blued finish. The Old Model was discontinued in 1972 and reintroduced in 1995 as the Bearcat New Model. The CCI Stingers now fit easily, but they did tell me that they should not be used in my New Model Single Six. Finish: Satin stainless I have the new model in 357, 4 5/8 barrel. Are you the Dennis Taylor who as a Marine sargeant instructed at Quantico? 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. The coiled springs proved to be more durable and longer lasting. The most significant difference between them is that the Old Models, made before 1973, were based on the original single-action designs of the 19th century and should be carried with the hammer lined up with an empty chamber. All Rugers a pretty much over built (like: a lot over built). I own 5 three scews ruger single action,my first,singlesix,22 lr flat gate 1956 shoots wonderful,ruger 22 cal,22 mag,singlesix 1970,shot lots rabbits,ruger blackhawk 357 magnum 1973,ruger blackawk 44 mag all single action 1958 flat top,wonderful guns,looking for 45 lc single action in 3 screw only,only load 5 round each time thanks. GENERAL OVERVIEW. The Ruger 3 Screw Blackhawk So this gun is not exactly old. Transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock provide an unparalleled measure of security against accidental discharge. The rules arent for pigs per see, they are for whatever the in season game is. Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice. No problem. While moving the scope back doesnt fix the balance problem entirely, it does make it much more manageable and doesnt fatigue the hands quite so quickly. at the range id usually load and shoot all six but if i carried it was with the hammer over an empty chamber. For a better experience, please enable JavaScript in your browser before proceeding. Many Ruger aficionados are aware that Bill Ruger was an admirer and collector of classic automobiles. Used. Single Sixes are offered in blue, satin stainless steel, and gloss stainless steel finishes, and with barrels of 4 5/8, 5 1/2, 6 1/2, and 9 1/2 inches in length. This means that they are loaded with the hammer in the half-cock notch and properly carried with the hammer down on an empty chamber. The old cowboy style grip was originally designed to roll up in your hand to help absorb the recoil of a powerful cartridge. Bear with me while I attempt to back that statement up! 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 Magnum . Thats not what Ruger intended it for. Maybe even something as large as a coyote. I experienced the same issue with fitting the grips initially but finally was able to make it work. The stainless-steel Ruger Single Six is a rugged outdoors revolver. Gate open and hammer down. 25 yards. Overall Rating * * * * The original Blackhawks shared the same basic function and lock work with the old Colts but had a few improvements. The double action on the Redhawk is marvelously smooth after many thousands of rounds (and a wolf spring kit). 4 digit serial number. Later, cylinders were added to allow "Convertible" Single Sixes that could shoot .22 Short/Long/Long Rifle in one cylinder and .22 WMR/.22 WRF in another. At a 25 yd zero your 10/22 will be 8 low at 100 yds wuth a 40 grain bullett. The old style includes even more wording than the new one, and puts it on the left side of the barrel. Blued Ruger Single Six .22WMR Cylinder OLD Model 3 Screw OEM .22 Mag SEE PiCs. Runs like a top on Federal auto match and some other stuff that wont cycle my 10/22. You bet. There are two main variants of the Old Model, or 3 Screw Rugers. An old gunsmith told me an idiot put 6 beans in the wheel of his 3 screw and put the gun on the dash of his pick up. Inquiries for the box end with shrugs, No Hablo etc..Anyway,, the pistola is for sale..Drop me an email pls, Lawmakers Saying 'Not so fast' on Credit Card Gun Store, 73-Year-Old Chicago Man Opens Fire on Catalytic Converter, Full Pistol Review ft. Seems it went for test firing and came back again, so I was not crazy. The year was 1951. Slicker, smoother and they make 4 clicks. They replaced the cylinder, trigger, and hammer. They use music wire coil springs and their reliability has become legendary. Is the 3 screw stronger, or what advantage does it have over the 2 screw models, and does it have any drawbacks? This blued steel .22 LR/.22 Magnum revolver comes with a fluted LR cylinder and a nonfluted .22 WMR cylinder. This specimen from my collection, was manufactured in 1955 and has the "flat gate". $6.55 shipping. I replaced the grips that came with the gun as it hurt my hand if I shot about three cylinders through it. Price: $795.00 Ruger Handgun - Single-Six, 22 LR, 5 1/2 inch barrel, 3 screw, flat loading gate, made in 1956. It is easy to tell if one has been converted and still has the transfer bar installed, cock the hammer and look for the transfer bar! 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. Im going to run the serial number and get a exact year of manufacture. I figured the heavier 40 grain bullet would get better penetration on a larger animal but I could be wrong. Thanks. I have gotten 2 inch groups from 25 yards out of it before, on a really really good day. I had read that it would be more accurate with the magnum cylinder, and anecdotally it always seemed that way for mine but I didnt know why. The advent of the transfer bar safety made carrying a fully loaded Ruger Single Six a reality. Yeah, I have a WASR AK with a 75rnd drum that I only half jokingly call my pig gun. Not a Flattop. I use mine for squirrels. I appreciate all your input. Certainly my personal experience with the breed has been positive. A small percentage of these fools managed to accidentally injure themselves by improper loading and handling of Ruger SA revolvers. Dinged up sight Chip in the handle? .. Over the years there have been many models of Single Six revolvers. The Single Six Hunter has the classic single-action cowboy six-shooter lines but is all business when it comes to critter control. The original front sight has a red plastic insert like some smiths. The targets were set out at 25 yards to better simulate real game hunting ranges. Up to this time all Ruger SAs had a Three-Screw action, which mandated carry with the hammer resting on an empty chamber. It is based on the classic Remington single-action revolvers of the mid-19th century. $6.41 $6.41. A 22M in a Ruger single action is all I need or want. Both were around the same price, $350. Single Six Hunter.22 WMR 2 1/8 It could also be used with .22 Short or .22 Long ammunition. The notable calibers are .30 Carbine, .357 Magnum, .41 Magnum and .45 Colt. Naturally, these clowns refused to accept responsibility for their actions. Always tie the hammer down with a thong when carrying afield.Iowegan gave a great post on this.I was taught to do this with my very first Bearcat.Be safe. Wonder what G&F commission you spoke with. As is the case with other Ruger firearms, there are numerous special editions, commemoratives and distributor exclusive models. Optic Ready Smith & Wesson M&P9 M2.0, 70-Year-Old Homeowner Shoots Alleged Intruder. I have a 22cal single six ruger s/n 18223, cira 1954. no rust,bluing worn on the barrel,personalized wooden hand grips (INITALS JM) WOULD THIS BE CONSIDERED A COLLECTOR ITEM? . I have an Uncle Mikes holster for use when I dont have the scope mounted and a bandolier style holster when I do. The sad thin is, its been kept in a mahogany box. Shot it right behind the ear. B. I have never seen an original front sight with a hi-vis insert. I have a 44mag Blackhawk that matches the condition you described,its a flat top and was made in 1956 and its serial #is 33xx,it has a small chip out of the bottom of the left grip panel and some finish missing on the metal where the wood chip is,I bought this gun at a pawn shop in Spokane Wa. However, I never once had a failure to fire. Ruger offered these Blackhawks in a number of calibers and barrel lengths. Ill bet your pistol cannot be prdictable at that range regardlessof the ammo. Your email address will not be published. They have been used to shoot just about every kind of .22 LR and .22 Magnum ammunition available. 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. The articles you post, are a source of great information, pictures, and attract good people, who lead productive and enlightening discussions. The barrel length is 6.5 inches, and the cylinder holds six rounds. SOLD Description: This is a very nice lightly-used and all-original "Old Model" (3-screw) Ruger Single Six .22 revolver complete with the original serial-numbered box, manual, warranty card, packing paper, and serial numbered .22 magnum cylinder in the factory pouch. These Rugers are perfectly safe to carry with 6 in the cylinder. Classic styling and one-piece frame are reminiscent of Civil War-era Remington revolvers. included in this set are: -loading gate (Single Six) with plunger, spring, and screw. That states F&G laws are dumb. Sometimes they recycle their accessory designs from different Ruger pistols. If I do my part it will do its every time. I have my fathers Colt 32cal which my research indicates its around 1902 manufacturing. The overall design is stronger and everything is a bit bigger and sturdier. Also, the hammer does not have to be cocked to open the loading gate. Given time, I can shoot tight groups with it at 25 or even 50 feet. Seems that everyone is doing their part. I paid $75. Windage- and elevation-adjustable rear sights (available on most models) help put you on target and keep you there. The Fora platform includes forum software by XenForo. I would love to shoot them! 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