Ruger Super Single-Six Old-Model Three-Screw Convertible .22 LR / .22 WMR Revolver – 6.5" Barrel, 1968 Production
This 1968 Ruger Super Single-Six combines classic old-model three-screw construction with a factory convertible dual-cylinder setup, letting you fire both .22 LR and .22 WMR from the same revolver. Its blued steel barrel and cylinder contrast with a silver anodized XR3-RED alloy grip frame, while adjustable iron sights and walnut grips round out a package prized by shooters and collectors alike.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling Condition: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Only faint handling marks are present, with no meaningful finish loss.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory .22 WMR fluted spare cylinder
- Red draw-string pouch for spare cylinder
The Super Single-Six is Ruger’s upgraded version of the Single-Six, built to handle .22 WMR pressures while delivering the same lively balance that made the original famous. This example remains in its desirable unconverted form, retaining the original three-screw action without a transfer bar. Collectors value this configuration for its lighter trigger pull and historical accuracy.
The 6.5-inch carbon-steel barrel provides a steady sight radius, and the micrometer-click adjustable rear sight teams with a ramp front blade for precise elevation and windage correction. Both cylinders carry matching blued finishes that complement the barrel, while the silver alloy frame keeps overall weight comfortable for extended plinking sessions or small-game walks.
Walnut grips with Ruger medallions fit the XR3-RED grip frame contour, offering a secure, classic feel in the hand. The exposed hammer and single-action trigger deliver the crisp break shooters expect from old-model Rugers.
Dating to serial block 523XXX, this revolver was produced in 1968, placing it firmly within the golden era of Ruger’s three-screw design. Clean bores, sharp rifling, and minimal exterior wear make it a strong candidate for both range use and long-term collection.