Ruger New Model Single-Six Convertible .22 LR/.22 WMR, 5.5 in Barrel, Blued, Adjustable Sights, 1970s
This Ruger New Model Single-Six Convertible is a two-cylinder rimfire revolver set up for both .22 LR and .22 WMR. It features a 5.5 inch blued steel barrel, fully adjustable rear sight, and Ruger's transfer-bar safety system. Frame and barrel carry correct factory markings, and the serial range points to an approximate 1977 ship year. It comes with the Ruger factory .22 WMR spare cylinder, its factory red box, and a red felt cylinder pouch.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some 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: This revolver presents in solid shape for its age. Numerous scratches and handling blemishes are visible across the metal and grip surfaces. Very small and infrequent spots of pitting are present. Minor carbon buildup is noted on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone, consistent with typical use.
What’s Included
- Spare Cylinder: .22 WMR cylinder, Ruger factory, fluted, rollmarked ".22 WIN. MAGNUM CAL."
- Case: Ruger factory cardboard box (red with eagle logo)
- Pouch: Red felt cylinder pouch
The Convertible design provides two factory-fitted cylinders for .22 LR and .22 WMR, offering flexibility at the range or in the field. A six-shot fluted cylinder is installed, and the included .22 WMR cylinder is factory rollmarked for easy identification.
The revolver carries a 5.5 inch blued steel barrel and steel cylinder, with iron sights consisting of a ramped front blade and a fully adjustable square-notch rear. This setup supports precise zeroing with both rimfire calibers.
Classic Single-Six details include smooth wood grip panels with Ruger eagle medallions, a recessed base pin with spring-loaded latch, and an ejector-rod button. Ruger's New Model transfer-bar safety allows safe carry of six.
Markings are correct for the model and era: the frame is marked "RUGER .22 CAL. NEW MODEL SINGLE-SIX," and the barrel address reads "STURM, RUGER & CO., INC., SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A." Manufactured in the United States, this example falls within a serial range that indicates an approximate 1977 ship year.