Ruger Single-Six Old Model Three-Screw .22 LR Revolver, 5.5 in Barrel, 1959, Blued, Fixed Sights, Stag-Style Grips
This is an Old Model Ruger Single-Six three-screw Standard Model in .22 LR, manufactured in 1959. It features the pre–transfer-bar lockwork, a 5.5-inch barrel, and fixed sights, with a six-shot fluted cylinder and blued finish. Aftermarket stag-style grips are installed, adding a classic look to this solid, early-production example.
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 is in solid shape. It shows scattered cosmetic imperfections including scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What’s Included
- Ruger Single-Six Old Model .22 LR revolver (5.5 inch barrel, blued)
- Aftermarket stag-style grip panels (installed)
Built on Ruger’s Old Model three-screw frame, this Single-Six uses the original pre–transfer-bar lockwork and retains the Standard Model’s fixed-sight configuration. It was manufactured in 1959, placing it among the earlier production years of the series.
The revolver is chambered in .22 LR and carries a six-shot fluted cylinder. It has a 5.5-inch barrel and fixed sights consisting of a blade front and a square-notch topstrap rear, giving it a straightforward, durable sight picture.
Construction details include a blued steel cylinder and overall blued finish, an ejector-rod housing secured with a front screw, and the contoured (round) loading gate. The serial number is located on the right side of the frame ahead of the trigger guard, consistent with the Old Model pattern.
Factory markings include the side legend "RUGER .22 CAL SINGLE-SIX," the Ruger eagle logo, and the barrel address "STURM, RUGER & CO., SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A." Aftermarket stag-style grip panels are fitted, providing a distinctive appearance while maintaining a traditional profile.