Ruger New Model Single-Six Convertible .22 LR/.22 WMR, 5.5 in, Stainless, Adjustable Sights
This Ruger New Model Single-Six Convertible stands out for its stainless-steel construction, 5.5 in cold hammer-forged barrel, and adjustable sights. Built in the late 1970s and made in the United States, it offers dual-caliber versatility in .22 LR and .22 WMR with the included Ruger .22 WMR conversion cylinder.
The New Model lockwork with transfer-bar safety and loading-gate interlock delivers the proven reliability of Ruger’s single-action design. The satin stainless finish, fluted cylinder, and hardwood grips with Ruger eagle medallions complete a classic, durable rimfire revolver package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Cylinder: Ruger .22 WMR fluted conversion cylinder rollmarked '.22 WIN. MAGNUM CAL.' (with red pouch)
- Holster: Ruger-branded leather holster
The convertible two-cylinder system allows use of both .22 LR and .22 WMR. This example includes the Ruger .22 WMR fluted conversion cylinder in its red pouch, adding practical versatility for different rimfire loads.
Construction is all stainless steel with a satin finish across the frame and cylinder, paired with a 5.5 in cold hammer-forged stainless barrel. The 1:14 RH twist is well-suited to common .22 rimfire bullet weights.
Sights are straightforward and functional: a ramped black front blade and a fully adjustable black rear sight. Operation is single-action with Ruger’s New Model features, including a transfer-bar safety and loading-gate interlock.
The revolver uses a 6-round, fluted cylinder and smooth hardwood grip panels with Ruger eagle medallions. Two frame cross-pins identify the New Model lockwork, and the left-frame rollmark reads: RUGER .22 CAL. NEW MODEL SINGLE-SIX.
Made in the United States during the 1970s, this revolver aligns with an approximate ship year of circa 1978, reflecting the desirable late-1970s New Model production era.