3 screw single six date?

[akmania]

I have bought an unconverted old model 3 screw single six 5.5" barrel. Gonna pick it up tomorrow. Serial number is 31568 does this put it about 1955? What year did Ruger start the 22lr/22 mag ?
Looks like it will be a nice shooter, has the windage adjustable rear sight. I have several New models, this is my first 3 screw. Got it for a GREAT price.

 

[hittman]

Serial Number Lookup

ruger.com

Yes 1955
Convertibles came later

 

[akmania]

Thanks

 

[hittman]

I'm not seeing your pic.

 

[akmania]

Hadn't got a picture of it yet, got to go pick it up tomorrow.

 

[contender]

The .22 magnum didn't developed until 1958.
Any Ruger below 150000 isn't magnum bored. The barrels bore is smaller.

 

[akmania]

Thanks for the info

 

[akmania]

Picked it up today.

 

[JAYDAWG]

I have bought an unconverted old model 3 screw single six 5.5" barrel. Gonna pick it up tomorrow. Serial number is 31568 does this put it about 1955? What year did Ruger start the 22lr/22 mag ?
Looks like it will be a nice shooter, has the windage adjustable rear sight. I have several New models, this is my first 3 screw. Got it for a GREAT price.

Well,
Serial is '55......
But, should be a flatgate, should have a serrated ER button, with long throw ejector housing, and black rubber grips.
Not original , a good shooter!!

Congrats on the first 3-screw.
Shoot the hell out of it!!
Cheers,
JaydaWg

 

[akmania]

So, somebody has changed some things on it?

 

[Chinook3]

Very nice condition for its age!!

 

[akmania]

Very nice condition for its age!!

Thanks.Thats what I thought.Shoots and groups great!

 

[hittman]

Not the best picture but, these about the same vintage and are in original configuration.
Not a thing wrong with what you got … shoot the snot out of it and enjoy!

 

[contender]

Nice snag,
Yes,, some things have been swapped out on that shooter. I like the "plum" colored main frame.

 

[akmania]

I paid $250, for it, I thought it was well worth that!

 

[weaselmeatgravy]

3 screw single six date?

When I was single, if I got 3 screws by date six and was only down $250, I thought I was doing OK.

 

[akmania]

When I was single, if I got 3 screws by date six and was only down $250, I thought I was doing OK.

You was doing really good!

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Good information above.

One possibility to consider . . . late shipment.

If this gun was shipped somewhat later than the serial number would suggest it could have had the ejector rod and loading gate shown. Even if that were true, it would have had the black grip panels mentioned by Jaydawg .

This has occurred in a few cases. A factory letter would confirm the ship date, but not the particular components mentioned.

Regardless, IMHO you stole that ol' puppy.

 

[JAYDAWG]

I paid $250, for it, I thought it was well worth that!

Awesome buy!
Good for you.
Like hitman said, shoot the snot out of it!!

Cheers,
JAYDAWG

 

[akmania]

Awesome buy!
Good for you.
Like hitman said, shoot the snot out of it!!

Cheers,
JAYDAWG

Thank you.
I plan on trying to wear it out.