Ruger New Model Single-Six SSM Birdshead .32 H&R Mag Revolver, 4.625 in Stainless, 6-Shot (2002)
This Ruger New Model Single-Six SSM Birdshead stands out as a stainless steel, birdshead-grip variant chambered in .32 H&R Magnum. Built in 2002, it features a 4.625-inch barrel, 6-shot fluted cylinder, and transfer-bar safety. It comes with its Ruger factory case, paperwork, and a factory test casing dated 07/12/2002, with factory identifiers Model 06513 and Catalog KSSMBH-4F.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver is clean with only a few small handling marks. The bore is bright with well-defined rifling.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory gray plastic hard case with matching end label (Model 06513 / Catalog KSSMBH-4F)
- Factory paperwork
- Ruger factory-fired test casing in labeled envelope (Model 06513; .32 H&R MAG; dated 07/12/2002)
The SSM Birdshead variant pairs Ruger’s New Model Single-Six platform with a compact birdshead grip frame and smooth black laminate grip panels bearing Ruger medallions. The result is a distinctive factory configuration in .32 H&R Magnum with a 6-round, fluted cylinder.
Construction is all stainless steel, including the frame, barrel, and cylinder, with a uniform stainless finish. The 4.625-inch barrel balances the revolver well, and the full-length ejector rod housing uses a crescent-style ejector head for positive case extraction.
Controls and operation are classic single-action only, enhanced by Ruger’s transfer-bar safety system. Fixed sights consist of a blade front and an integral rear groove, giving a simple, durable sight picture.
The barrel uses 6-groove rifling with a 1:16 right-hand twist, tailored for the .32 H&R Magnum chambering. Factory identifiers include Model 06513 and Catalog KSSMBH-4F, and this example was manufactured in the United States in 2002.