Ruger SP101 .22 LR 8-Shot Revolver, 4.2" Barrel, Satin Stainless, Fiber-Optic Front/Adjustable Rear Sights, 2014 Mfg (Model 5765 / KSP-242-8)
This Ruger SP101 .22 LR is the 8-shot, 4.2" stainless variant identified as Model 5765 (Catalog KSP-242-8), manufactured in 2014. It features a cold hammer-forged barrel, a solid one-piece stainless frame, and fully adjustable sights with a green fiber-optic front. Built in the USA, this configuration combines durable construction with precise sighting and a smooth DA/SA action.
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: The satin stainless finish is well-maintained with a faint, consistent cylinder turn line and minimal superficial marks on the frame and barrel. The double-action/single-action functioned properly during inspection with a solid lockup. The checkered wood-and-rubber grips are structurally sound, and the fiber-optic front sight is bright.
What’s Included
- Speed Beez leather belt holster with thumb-break retention for Ruger SP101
The SP101 in .22 LR pairs an 8-round fluted cylinder with Ruger’s robust, one-piece stainless steel frame. The satin stainless finish extends across the frame, cylinder, and barrel, delivering corrosion resistance and a clean, uniform appearance. A serrated top strap helps cut glare for a clearer sight picture.
The 4.2" cold hammer-forged stainless steel barrel, paired with a 1:16 RH twist, is designed for rimfire accuracy and longevity. An underlug with an ejector-rod shroud adds protection and balances the barrel profile.
Sighting is straightforward and precise with a green fiber-optic front and a fully adjustable rear. The DA/SA action uses a spurred, checkered hammer for confident manipulation, and the black rubber finger-groove monogrip supports a secure hold.
Ruger’s transfer-bar safety and triple-locking cylinder provide additional confidence in operation. This variant is identified as Model 5765 / Catalog KSP-242-8, with an overall length of 9.12" and a weight of 30 oz, and it is made in the USA.