Ruger Standard RST-6 “Liberty Model” .22 LR Semi-Automatic Pistol – 6" Bicentennial 1976 Production
Made only in 1976, this Ruger Standard RST-6 “Liberty Model” carries the Bicentennial roll-mark “MADE IN THE 200th YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY” and features the less common 6-inch tapered barrel. Its 13-prefix serial number confirms its single-year production run, giving collectors a clear date and added scarcity. Clean lines, polished blued steel, and Ruger’s proven straight-blowback action make this pistol equally appealing for range use or display.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good – shows some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor handling wear and small blemishes are visible on the frame, yet all functions operate correctly.
What’s Included
- 2× 10-round factory Ruger steel magazines
- Ruger-logo leather flap holster with silver medallion snaps
The RST-6 variant pairs a full-length 6-inch tapered alloy-steel barrel with fixed sights, offering a longer sight radius than the standard 4.75-inch model produced in greater numbers. The polished blued finish remains uniform, while the bolt is left in-the-white and fitted with dual grasping ears—an iconic look carried through later Mark-series pistols.
A Ruger A-100 frame provides backward compatibility with original Standard magazines and forward compatibility with later Mark II magazines by simply swapping the follower, adding practical versatility to this collectible arm.
Internally, the pistol retains Ruger’s robust straight-blowback, single-action design with an internal hammer, heel-type magazine release, and manual safety—features that contributed to the enduring popularity of the Standard series, Ruger’s very first commercial firearm.
Checkered black synthetic grip panels with silver Ruger eagle medallions complete the classic profile, while the tight bore and crisp rifling ensure this 1976 production pistol still delivers the accuracy .22 LR shooters expect.