Ruger New Model Single-Six .22 LR Revolver, Blued, 5.5-Inch Barrel, 6-Shot, Adjustable Sights
This Ruger New Model Single-Six is a classic .22 LR single-action revolver with a 5.5-inch barrel, blued alloy-steel construction, and adjustable iron sights. It features the New Model transfer-bar safety system and a loading-gate interlock, plus smooth hardwood grips with Ruger silver-eagle medallions. The serial prefix 66- places it in the late 1970s, with an approximate factory ship year of 1978.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from prior handling and use.
What’s Included
- Ruger New Model Single-Six .22 LR revolver (5.5-inch barrel, blued, 6-shot)
The revolver is built on Ruger’s robust New Model Single-Six pattern with two frame pins and a spring-loaded base pin latch. Its blued alloy-steel frame, barrel, and fluted cylinder deliver a traditional look with durable construction. Smooth hardwood grips with Ruger silver-eagle medallions complete the classic Single-Six profile.
Sighting is handled by a ramped blade front and an adjustable rear, giving the shooter practical control over point of impact. A right-side loading gate provides access to the 6-shot cylinder, and an under-barrel ejector-rod housing with a round-button ejector handles case removal efficiently.
Safety features include Ruger’s transfer-bar safety and a loading-gate interlock. The action is single-action only, staying true to the Single-Six’s proven operating style while incorporating the New Model safety updates.
Markings include a barrel warning legend and a right-side rollmark reading "RUGER .22 CAL. NEW MODEL SINGLE-SIX." The serial prefix 66- indicates late-1970s production; based on Ruger’s serial range, the approximate factory ship year is 1978. Made in the USA.