Ruger Single-Six Old Model Three-Screw .22 LR Revolver, 4.6 in Barrel, 1962, Two-Tone
This 1962 Ruger Single-Six is an Old Model three-screw revolver featuring traditional half-cock loading and a rear sight set into the topstrap. It presents a two-tone look with a silver-toned frame contrasted by a dark-finished barrel, ejector housing, and trigger guard. Roll-marked SINGLE-SIX, it displays a classic sight configuration paired with early Ruger details that will stand out to enthusiasts.
Built with a 4.6-inch steel barrel and a fluted six-shot steel cylinder, this Single-Six retains hallmark features such as the contoured (non-flatgate) loading gate and the ejector-rod housing with a crescent (half-moon) style head. The Southport, Connecticut barrel address further places it in the early 1960s Ruger production era.
Sights are iron, with a front blade and a rear notch set into the topstrap. The single-action hammer has a serrated spur for secure cocking. Grip panels are black, checkered, and inlaid with Ruger eagle medallions, adding period-correct style and traction.
Overall, this Old Model Single-Six combines its 1962 production date and three-screw lockwork with a classic sight profile and distinctive two-tone finish, delivering a configuration that is both functional on the range and noteworthy to Ruger collectors.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver remains structurally solid. Numerous scratches and blemishes are present across the metal finishes. The hammer shows areas of pitting.
What's Included
- Ruger Single-Six Old Model three-screw .22 LR revolver
The Old Model three-screw lockwork requires the traditional half-cock position for loading and unloading, reflecting the pre-1973 Ruger action that many shooters prefer for its classic manual of arms. The contoured loading gate and fluted six-shot cylinder maintain the authentic Single-Six profile.
The topstrap-mounted rear sight and front blade offer a clear sight picture. This sight configuration is roll-marked SINGLE-SIX, aligning it with an appealing period feature set.
Construction is all-steel where it counts, including the 4.6-inch barrel and the cylinder. The ejector-rod housing uses a crescent (half-moon) head, a period detail appreciated by Ruger fans for its look and handling.
Its two-tone appearance stands out: a silver-toned frame contrasted by darker finishes on the barrel, ejector housing, and trigger guard. The single-action hammer carries a serrated spur, and the black checkered grip panels with Ruger eagle medallions add both grip and period-correct branding.