Ruger Super Bearcat Old Model .22 LR Single-Action Revolver, 4" Barrel, 1972, Blued, Roll-Engraved Cylinder, Gold-Colored Trigger Guard
This 1972 Ruger Super Bearcat Old Model stands out with its compact 4" barrel, classic single-action operation, and desirable Old-Model configuration without a transfer-bar safety. It features blued steel for the barrel, frame, cylinder, and backstrap, a gold-anodized aluminum-alloy trigger guard, and a non-fluted roll-engraved cylinder, all anchored by fixed sights and smooth walnut grips. Marked with the Southport, Connecticut barrel address, it represents a collectible 1970s-era example made in the United States.
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 firearm is in solid shape and shows cosmetic scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Ruger Super Bearcat (Old Model) .22 LR revolver
The Super Bearcat Old Model delivers the classic Ruger single-action feel in a trim .22 LR package with a 4" barrel and six-shot cylinder. Built for straightforward operation, it uses the Old-Model action without a transfer-bar safety and is eligible for Ruger’s optional safety conversion if desired.
Construction features blued steel for the barrel, frame, cylinder, and backstrap, paired with a gold-anodized aluminum-alloy trigger guard, with a non-fluted roll-engraved cylinder that adds distinctive visual appeal. The early production gold-colored trigger guard is a notable feature associated with this variant and period.
Sighting is simple and robust with a fixed blade front and a notch in the topstrap at the rear. Grips are smooth walnut panels set with Ruger eagle medallions, completing the traditional Bearcat profile.
Additional period-correct details include the Southport, Connecticut barrel address and 1970s-era manufacture in the United States. For collectors and enthusiasts of Ruger’s early small-frame .22 single-actions, this Old Model Super Bearcat offers hallmark features from its era.