Ruger Single-Six Old Model Convertible .22 LR 6.5 inch Single-Action Revolver with Spare .22 WMR Cylinder (1970)
This Ruger Single-Six is an Old Model, gate-loading single-action revolver manufactured in 1970. It is a Convertible (dual cylinder) Adjustable-Sight configuration, and it includes a loose spare .22 WMR cylinder in addition to the installed .22 LR cylinder. Markings include "RUGER .22 CAL. SINGLE-SIX" on the caliber/frame and the barrel address "STURM, RUGER & CO., INC. / SOUTHPORT, CONN.
U.S.A."
CONDITION
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver is in solid shape with some scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. The spare cylinder has a handwritten/etched character resembling an "8" on the rear face.
WHAT'S INCLUDED
- Loose spare .22 WMR cylinder (not installed)
- Small drawstring pouch (shown with the spare cylinder)
Built on a full-size frame, this Old Model Single-Six uses an exposed hammer and a traditional gate-loading system, with an under-barrel ejector setup that includes an ejector rod housing and a front ejector button. The revolver has a 6-shot fluted cylinder and a 6.5 inch barrel (per provided input).
This example is set up with iron sights, including a ramped front blade and a raised rear sight assembly with a square notch and a visible screw. The adjustable-sight configuration is consistent with a Super Single-Six-style setup.
Finish is blued/black on both the revolver and the cylinder. It wears smooth wood grip panels with Ruger medallions. Additional observed markings/details include a number on the butt of the grip frame listed as "0433438" (purpose not stated), and a serial number prefix of "20-" (full serial not repeated).