Ruger New Model Single-Six .22 LR Revolver, 5.5 in Blued, Adjustable Sights, 62- Prefix First-Year New Model
This Ruger New Model Single-Six stands out as a first-year New Model example, identified by its 62- serial prefix and Southport, Connecticut barrel address. It pairs a 5.5-inch blued alloy-steel barrel with a six-shot fluted cylinder and features Ruger’s transfer-bar system. Adjustable sights, walnut grips with silver Ruger medallions, and 1970s production make it a strong pick for shooters and collectors who value early New Model details.
Built with investment-cast main components, this single-action revolver is chambered in .22 LR and uses a right-side loading gate with a full-length ejector-rod housing and a round, grooved button-style head. Its SAO operation is combined with modern safety features including the transfer-bar safety and loading-gate interlock.
Sighting is precise and user-friendly: a ramped, pinned front sight with a yellow insert pairs with an adjustable rear sight. The smooth walnut grip panels with silver Ruger eagle medallions complete the classic Single-Six profile.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are minimal markings from previous handling and use. The bore is bright and clean. Please refer to the photos for additional details.
What’s Included
- Ruger New Model Single-Six .22 LR revolver (5.5-inch barrel)
As an early New Model Single-Six, this revolver reflects Ruger’s transition to the transfer-bar system while retaining the classic Single-Six feel. The alloy-steel barrel and cylinder wear a blued finish, and the six-shot fluted cylinder maintains the revolver’s traditional profile.
The 62- serial prefix indicates first-year New Model Single-Six production, circa 1973. The Southport, Connecticut barrel address and 1970s era add period-correct details that appeal to collectors of early New Model Rugers.
Adjustable iron sights support practical field and range use. The front sight is ramped and pinned with a yellow insert for visibility, matched to an adjustable rear. The right-side loading gate and full-length ejector-rod housing with a round, grooved button-style head provide familiar, efficient operation.
Grip panels are smooth walnut with silver Ruger eagle medallions, complementing the revolver’s blued finish and underscoring the model’s classic presentation.