Ruger Single-Six Old Model Three-Screw .22 LR Revolver, 5.5 Inch Barrel (1957), Blued, Fixed Sights
This 1957 Ruger Single-Six Old Model three-screw revolver is a .22 LR six-shooter with a 5.5 inch barrel, blued steel barrel and cylinder, and an aluminum-alloy grip frame. It features fixed sights, a fluted cylinder, and smooth wood grip panels without medallions. The bore is excellent, with a clean mirror finish and sharp rifling.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Markings and significant finish loss are present from previous handling and use. The aluminum-alloy grip frame shows finish wear. One grip panel is broken. Hand-scratched characters are visible on the butt of the grip frame. The base pin is shown separately in the photos.
What's Included
- Ruger Single-Six Old Model three-screw .22 LR revolver with 5.5 inch barrel
- Base pin
Built in 1957, this Old Model Single-Six has the classic three-screw configuration associated with early production. It retains the fixed-sight topstrap with an integral rear notch and a ramped front blade for a straightforward sight picture.
The revolver uses a six-shot fluted cylinder and is single-action only with an external hammer. The loading gate is rounded, consistent with Old Model Single-Six features of the period.
Construction includes a blued steel barrel and cylinder paired with an aluminum-alloy grip frame. The grips are smooth wood panels without Ruger medallions, aligning with the configuration details provided.
Factory markings are present, with Ruger model and address rollmarks noted. The mechanical layout and period-correct details make this a notable Old Model example for those seeking a three-screw Single-Six from the late 1950s.