Ruger New Model Single-Six Convertible .22 LR/.22 WMR, 6.5-Inch, Blued, Adjustable Sights (1970s)
This 1970s Ruger New Model Single-Six Convertible pairs classic single-action operation with two-cylinder versatility in .22 LR and .22 WMR. It features a 6.5-inch barrel, adjustable sights, and Ruger’s transfer-bar safety, with a blued steel barrel, cylinder, and main frame paired to a black-anodized aluminum grip frame/trigger guard assembly (XR3-RED). The barrel bears the Southport, Conn. U.S.A. address, and the revolver retains the iconic plow-handle grip frame and six-shot fluted cylinder.
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: Light scratches and handling blemishes are present on the exterior. Small, infrequent pitting spots are visible on the blued finish in a few locations. The bore is clean and shiny. Minor carbon buildup is present on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone, as expected from normal use.
What’s Included
- .22 WMR spare cylinder
- Red drawstring pouch for spare cylinder
- Ruger factory cardboard box
The Convertible two-cylinder setup lets you switch between .22 LR and .22 WMR, adding flexibility for range use or small-game roles. The installed .22 LR cylinder is fluted, while the spare .22 WMR cylinder is unfluted (smooth-sided). Both cylinders are six-shot, maintaining the revolver’s classic profile and handling.
The 6.5-inch barrel provides a long sight radius, paired with a ramped front sight and an adjustable square-notch rear sight for precise zeroing. The clean iron-sight arrangement is purpose-built and straightforward.
As a New Model, this Single-Six uses Ruger’s transfer-bar safety system, allowing safe carry of six. The single-action mechanism is traditional yet robust, supported by a steel frame and barrel with a durable blued finish, paired with a black-anodized aluminum grip frame/trigger guard assembly.
Ergonomics are true to the Single-Six lineage, with a plow-handle grip frame and smooth wood grip panels featuring Ruger medallions. The barrel address reads Southport, Conn. U.S.A., and the revolver reflects its 1970s production era and U.S. manufacture.