Ruger Single-Six Old Model Magnum .22 WMR Revolver, 6.5" Blued, 1965 Production
Made in 1965, this Ruger Single-Six Old Model Magnum (RSSM) is a dedicated .22 WMR, pre-transfer-bar revolver with the classic three-screw action collectors prize. A 6.5-inch alloy-steel barrel, recessed six-shot cylinder, and smooth walnut grips with silver Ruger medallions give this blued six-gun the look and feel of a period-correct field revolver while marking it as a desirable piece of Ruger history.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratching, scuffing, and blemishing are present on the metal surfaces.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What's Included
- Ruger Single-Six Old Model Magnum revolver (6.5" barrel)
This RSSM variant is chambered exclusively for .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, setting it apart from convertible Single-Six models. The cylinder is factory recessed, fully supporting the rimfire cartridges and reflecting Ruger's attention to safety in the mid-1960s.
The revolver retains Ruger's early three-screw mechanism and lacks the later transfer-bar conversion, preserving its original single-action lockwork and crisp hammer feel. Collectors seeking unaltered Old Models will appreciate that this example remains in factory configuration.
Serial number range 434xxx places production squarely in 1965, well before Ruger added barrel warning lines. The XR3-RED aluminum grip frame reduces carry weight while keeping the revolver balanced, and the smooth walnut panels add a classic aesthetic.
Fixed iron sights—serrated ramp front and notch rear milled into the flat top strap—provide a rugged, snag-free aiming system consistent with the Single-Six’s utilitarian roots.