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Went to my gun club today and had a wonderful experience. While testing a new Rock Island 1911 I traded into, an older gentleman walked down to the pistol range. He was trying to get my attention. He explained he was not a member and wanted to find out about using the range and possibly joining the club. After explaining the membership requirements, I invited him to join me shooting as my guest. He was elated. We set up a target and he proceeded to bring out his 22 WMR revolver he wanted to test out.

The revolver he had was a Ruger Single Six convertible with the 22 WMR cylinder. He bought this Single Six new. i was immediately taken by the condition of the Ruger, since it was a 3 screw version. It was pristine and I'm no expert, but I do know the 3 screw versions went out of production a long time ago. After he fired a few groups he asked me if I want to try his Ruger out. I jumped at that offer.

I was taken aback by the quality and attention to detail these old Ruger's had. The action was butter smooth and it shot and grouped precisely. This revolver was in excellent condition and a perfect example of the craftsmanship and quality of the past. Now I understand why these old Rugers command the price they do. Quality and craftsmanship of the highest caliber.

After we were both done shooting we chatted for about 30 minutes. He thanked me several times of allowing him to shoot with me and I thanked him for allowing me to shoot that Ruger. Overall it was a great day at the range.

Paul

The old 3 screws are really nice. I saw some at the gun shows I went to in Texas USA this last winter but the guy was asking to much for them. I wonder what he paid for this one. Nice of you to let him join in Paul

They sure are nice. This is my 1965 Super Single Six, the Super meaning it had adjustable sights, back in the days of the three screw Single Sixes. The fixed sight versions were the Standard Single Sixes.

Nice range story Paul! NCG that revolver still looks brand new !

I would like to come across one of those with the nine and one half inch barrel.That would go great with my S&W 17-4 8 3/8".

I have a pair of single-sixes, neither are the 3 screw models. One is the bicentennial model though.

RP

Traded for a very clean 1980 Ruger single six yesterday. Have had several through the years. you just can't beat them for plinking fun.

North Country Gal wrote: ↑

Fri May 12, 2023 8:42 pm

They sure are nice. This is my 1965 Super Single Six, the Super meaning it had adjustable sights, back in the days of the three screw Single Sixes. The fixed sight versions were the Standard Single Sixes.

NCG the Single Six this gentleman had was the fixed sight version. It still was an extremely fine representation of these classy firearms. It looks like yours is in pristine condition also. As the saying goes; they don't make them like they used to.

Paul

That one came from a collection and was supposedly unfired, though that's always hard to verify, of course. No sign that it had been when I bought it, though. When I want to actually shoot a Single Six, I just grab my Bisley Single Six, made in the first year of the Ruger Bisley, 1986. Hubby and his big paws loves this one, so I don't get to shoot it as much as I would like.

The bigger Bisely grip and that very usable hammer, I always wondered why Colt didn't make all of the S.A.A. 's that way. Vastly superior to my mind and my big mitts.