Ruger Single-Six Old Model (Three-Screw) .22 LR Revolver, 5.5 in Barrel, 1957, Blued, 6-Shot
Produced in 1957, this Ruger Single-Six Old Model (Three-Screw) is a classic .22 LR single-action revolver from the original 1950s era. It features the Old Model three-screw lockwork, a 5.5-inch barrel, a fluted six-shot cylinder, and the flat topstrap with a dovetailed rear sight. Marked with period-correct Southport rollmarks and built with steel major components and the XR3 black-anodized aluminum grip frame, it represents a desirable early configuration of the Single-Six line.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver remains structurally solid. There are numerous scratches and blemishes across the metal surfaces along with finish discoloration and general finish wear. The ejector rod is a non-original replacement and shows noticeable scratching. Small areas of pitting are present on various finished surfaces. Carbon buildup is visible on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone, consistent with regular firing.
What’s Included
- Ruger Single-Six Old Model (Three-Screw) .22 LR revolver
The Old Model three-screw lockwork and flat topstrap with a dovetailed, drift-adjustable square-notch rear sight define this early Single-Six configuration. Paired with a fixed blade front sight and a 5.5-inch barrel, it delivers the classic sight picture and handling associated with 1950s Ruger rimfire revolvers.
Construction is centered on steel for the frame, receiver, and cylinder, all finished in blue. The fluted six-shot cylinder and Ruger push-button base-pin latch reflect period-correct design details, and the round, contoured loading gate supports smooth loading and unloading.
The XR3 black-anodized aluminum grip frame is fitted with checkered synthetic grips bearing Ruger medallions, providing a secure hold and the recognizable Single-Six profile. Capacity is six rounds of .22 LR in a compact, well-balanced package.
Rollmarks include "Ruger .22 Cal. Single-Six" on the barrel and "Sturm, Ruger & Co., Southport, Conn. U.S.A." on the frame, underscoring its U.S. manufacture and 1950s provenance. As part of the Single-Six Old Model (Three-Screw) series, this example aligns with features sought by enthusiasts of early-production Ruger rimfire revolvers.