Ruger Super Single-Six Old Model Three-Screw .22 LR Revolver, 5.5 inch Barrel, 1968, Blued, Adjustable Sights
This 1968 Ruger Super Single-Six is an Old Model three-screw revolver with the thicker topstrap associated with the Super variant. It features a 5.5 inch barrel, fully adjustable rear sight, and a ramped, screw-retained front blade. The six-shot fluted cylinder is chambered for .22 LR and also accepts .22 Short and .22 Long. Blued steel and smooth wood grips with Ruger eagle medallions round out a clean, well-kept example with an excellent bore.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver shows light signs of wear and handling. Minor surface scratches are visible on the metal. The marks are typical from normal use, and the finish remains largely intact. Overall, it is a clean, lightly used example in good condition.
What's Included
- Ruger Super Single-Six Old Model three-screw .22 LR revolver
The Old Model three-screw lockwork and 1968 manufacture place this revolver squarely in the classic 1960s era of Ruger single-actions. The Super Single-Six’s thickened topstrap is present, reinforcing the frame and distinguishing it from earlier patterns in the line.
Its configuration is practical and well-appointed: a 5.5 inch barrel for balanced handling, a fully adjustable rear sight, and a ramped front blade that is screw-retained. The right-side loading gate and under-barrel ejector-rod housing support straightforward loading and case extraction.
The six-shot fluted cylinder is chambered in .22 LR and is also compatible with .22 Short and .22 Long, offering flexibility across common rimfire cartridges. This versatility is useful for tailoring recoil and report to specific needs or preferences.
Construction and finish are classic Ruger: blued steel throughout with a blued cylinder and receiver. Smooth wood grips featuring Ruger eagle medallions provide a traditional look and comfortable hold.
Bore quality is a standout point on this example. The bore is clean with a mirror finish, and the rifling shows sharp lands and grooves, consistent with careful use and maintenance.