Ruger Single-Six Old Model Three-Screw RSS5 .22 LR, 5.5 in, Blued Barrel/Cylinder with Polished In-the-White Frame (Non-Factory), 1969, Fixed Sights, with .22 Magnum Spare Cylinder
This 1969 Ruger Single-Six Old Model Three-Screw is the fixed-sight 5.5-inch RSS5 variant with classic Southport, Connecticut barrel address and fluted six-shot cylinder. It is a single-action revolver with a blued barrel and cylinder and main frame flats polished in-the-white (non-factory refinish/stripped blue), smooth wood grips bearing Ruger eagle medallions, and comes with a factory-fitted .22 Magnum spare cylinder, original box, manual, and accessory packaging.
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: Light surface handling marks are present. Please refer to the listing photos for a detailed view of the current condition.
What's Included
- Spare .22 Magnum cylinder
- Owner's manual
- Ruger factory cardboard box with end label "Catalog No. RSS5 5-1/2" Bbl"
- Ruger red drawstring pouch for spare cylinder
- Ruger small box labeled "Fitted Extra Cylinder"
Old Model Three-Screw Single-Six from the prefix-serial era, this revolver features the fixed-sight 5.5-inch RSS5 configuration and a fluted six-shot cylinder. The barrel carries the "STURM, RUGER & CO., INC. SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A." rollmark, and the frame is marked "RUGER .22 CAL. SINGLE-SIX."
Built with a steel frame, cylinder, and barrel; the barrel and cylinder retain a polished blued finish, while the main frame sides are polished in-the-white (non-factory refinish/stripped blue). It retains the classic single-action-only mechanism and round button (bullseye) ejector rod head. Smooth wood grip panels with Ruger eagle medallions complete the period-correct look and feel.
Sighting is straightforward and durable, with a fixed blade front and a topstrap groove/notch rear. The 5.5-inch barrel length balances compact size with sight radius in this fixed-sight RSS5 variant.
This example includes a fitted .22 Magnum spare cylinder packaged in the Ruger-labeled "Fitted Extra Cylinder" box and red drawstring pouch, along with the original factory box and owner's manual. The package underscores a well-preserved, complete setup from Ruger’s Southport era.