ruger old model single six 22 serial numbers

002' (thousandths) larger in diameter for the 'new' Magnum cartridge. and thus was never meant to be a 'convertible' ass the 22 magnum did NOT come to being until 1959, when the bore became. A gun inspired by the classic Western TV shows of the 1950s that were dominating the family room of nearly every home in America, the Ruger Single Six has gone on to become the stuff of legend. Ruger Wrangler Black Cerakote Single Action 22LR Revolver 02002. Am I correct that it was probably a 22WMR only gun made. Jerry Lee - J1 For its first several years, the Single Six had what was known as a flat loading gate on the side of the receiver. Jerry Lee - J1 For its first several years, the Single Six had what was known as a flat loading gate on the side of the receiver. Ruger Blackhawk, Vaquero (Old Style), Single Six, Wrangler, & more Exclusive.

Welcome to the forum, good info above and yes its a very nice early 'flategate) RSS5,, the name meaning the loading gate on your gun ( the early guns ) was made ' flat' so as to not be confused with a Colt ( that has always been MY take on the reason 'why') but soon to be found that was hard on the fingernails to open it to load and unload.a company called Premiere, made a replacement, rounded, loading, a bit longer that what was to be the 'standard or norm' so Ruger did their own and was used from then on, sometime in 1957.nice gun, and the hard rubber (plastic) grips on your gun have turned to a shade from brown due to sunlight ( ultraviolet rays) or maybe even just getting 'dry'.wipe them down with a good oil or grease and the may darken up.many folks 'like' this brown shade.another thing to keep n mind is being your gun is a very early one, the bore diameter is on the smaller ( tighter) side. I just picked up an old model Single Six with two cylinders.

Ruger old model single six 22 serial numbers