22 Single Six

I have the pistol that I learned to shoot when I was 9 years old. My Dad passed it on to me when he left this earth. I'm 70 years old and I'm just wondering what this pistol could be worth.
All it says on the side is "Ruger .22 caliber Single Six"
Any thoughts or ideas?

Thanks

If you would provide us with a barrel length & serial number with a few XX on the last 2 digits along with the condition it is in that would help us give you a range for value.

Pictures also help.
The more details we have, the better we can help. The serial number is the best starting place.
As noted,, you can post it as 123xx.

It has a 5.5" barrel. Serial#453XX
Also, has plastic grips

1956 Flatgate. You suppose your father bought it new and you are second guardian?

Well, it's not a flatgate. It's rounded. He bought it new, and I remember shooting it by the Lake Hefner damn In Oklahoma City. I believe it was 1956 or 1957. It was pretty dang thrilling shooting that cowboy gun at the tender age of 8 or 9 years old.

Teacher649 said:

Well, it's not a flatgate. It's rounded. He bought it new, and I remember shooting it by the Lake Hefner damn In Oklahoma City. I believe it was 1956 or 1957. It was pretty dang thrilling shooting that cowboy gun at the tender age of 8 or 9 years old.

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IF it "should" be a flatgate, based on date of manufacture, consider the possibility that it could be equipped with an aftermarket loading gate from the Premier Weapons Co.

See this thread (among others) for info, including pics showing Premier vs. Ruger loading gates:
http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=50107

Uncle Howie said:

Teacher649 said:

Well, it's not a flatgate. It's rounded. He bought it new, and I remember shooting it by the Lake Hefner damn In Oklahoma City. I believe it was 1956 or 1957. It was pretty dang thrilling shooting that cowboy gun at the tender age of 8 or 9 years old.

Click to expand...

IF it "should" be a flatgate, based on date of manufacture, consider the possibility that it could be equipped with an aftermarket loading gate from the Premier Weapons Co.

See this thread (among others) for info, including pics showing Premier vs. Ruger loading gates:
http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB3/viewtopic.php?t=50107

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With that serial number it should be a Type 3 Flatgate. It could either have had a later factory roundgate or the Premier gate mentioned retrofitted at some later date.
:wink:

Well, I guess my Dad had it fitted with the roundgate. That's the only way I remember it. But, I can't hardly remember what happened yesterday!

Thanks for your information fellas