3 screw .22 magnum

[rockymtnhi]

I found a 3 screw, 6 1/2' barrel .22 magnum cylinder, no markings on the cylinder, fluted, single six. In a local gun shop. On the frame all it is marked is ".22 Cal. The rear sight is Not adjustable and is dovetailed into the top strap. I know they made .22 magnum "Only" Single Sixes back in the day, but where they marked .22 magnum? Or is this a Single Six with out the L.R. cylinder? They want $300.00 for it. Thanks for any info!

 

[contender]

The magnum only guns were marked as such. BUT,,, later in production, even some of those guns were shipped as convertibles.
A BIG help would be if we had the serial number to help us date it & identify it.

And,, yes,, it's highly possible it's a convertible missing the LR cylinder.

 

[hittman]

Yep .... gotta know the serial number.

 

[rockymtnhi]

I will go get the serial number today! The revolver also has pachmayr grips on it ,but I suppose getting original grips won't be a problem. Otherwise it is in great shape.

 

[hittman]

I suppose getting original grips won't be a problem.

Correct. Just ask to buy a set in the classified section here when you're ready.

 

[rockymtnhi]

O.K. here is the serial number 21-53562, Should I buy it at $300.00 and find the grips and maybe the extra 22lr cylinder or pass?

 

[daveg.inkc]

1972 model. I say buy. I just bought a 1959 .22 Magnum, 6.5”. $400. Perfect mate for my 1954 Flatgate.

 

[hittman]

Unless a rusty hunk of junk about ALL old models should be worth $300.

 

[contender]

21-53562,, made in 1972 as a Ruger Single-Six RSSM with 2 cylinders.
Looks like it's just missing one of the cylinders. Buy it & replace the grips!

 

[rockymtnhi]

I have seen .22lr cylinders on ebay for the old model single sixes. Are they plug and play or do they have to be fitted?

 

[arfmel]

Sometimes you’ll find one that will “drop in” and work. Once you get the gun, you can get the measurements from the cylinder that’s in it and look for one that won’t need fitting.

The main thing, is don’t buy one that’s already too little.

$300 sounds like a good deal to me for that gun.

 

[contender]

As noted,, once you get the gun,, you can measure the overall length. (From the face of the boss to the back of the ratchet.) Using that measurement, you can look for a proper cylinder in that length,, or a few thousands longer. If longer,, you can hone the boss end off to match. The timing should not be an issue,,, as I've never seen one be a problem. But if you want to make sure,, a gunsmith can check to see if everything aligns up,, unless you have a good range rod etc to check that bore alignment. ANYTIME I see "lost" cylinders for sale at a good price,, I buy them, knowing I can easily fit them to guns in need.