Hello all new here, and have been trying to do research on my pistol. I have a 22 single six that is blue and has a stag handle on it. I love this gun and it is the first gun I ever shot and learned to shoot over 30 years ago. It was my grandfathers gun and I inherited it. So any way I thought it was a little older the what I found out after contacting Ruger. It was made in Oct. 65 it is blue with stag handles. Now I didnt think they were original because they do not have the Ruger emblem in them, but either way I like them. I also found out that it came with a Mag. cylinder which I dont have and never saw that Grandpa ever had it. So where would be the best place to find one? I will try and get pics of it up later. And Thank You.
3 screw single six
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RonEgg
Buckeye
Welcome to the forum!!! If you keep your eye out in the classifieds, cylinders are sold ever so often. You will want to insure that you buy the Old Model cylinder and getting the overall length is a good idea. There is a wealth of knowledge on this forum and someone with much more knowledge than me, will be along soon to impart their knowledge. Can't wait to see your pics.
contender
Ruger Guru
Welcome to the forum!
IF you want more info on your gun,, post the serial number,, (or at least the first part of it; example; 1234XX) and we can help you a bit more. And,, as noted,, we see cylinders appear for them often.
IF you want more info on your gun,, post the serial number,, (or at least the first part of it; example; 1234XX) and we can help you a bit more. And,, as noted,, we see cylinders appear for them often.
flatgate
Hawkeye
Welcome to Ruger Forum!
Ruger sold Stag Grips designed for the early, '53 to mid '62 vintage grip frames and, yes, they were fitted with black eagle medallions.
Your '65 vintage Single-Six's .22 mag. cylinder would have been fluted and would not have a "firing pin" groove on the rear face.
Remove your .22 LR cylinder and get an accurate measurement of its' over all length, i.e. from the face of the ratchet to the opposite end of the cylinder.
Shop for a .22 mag cylinder that size or longer. It's not all that tricky to shorten one a bit......... but making them longer requires some sophisticated tools.
JMHO,
flatgate
Ruger sold Stag Grips designed for the early, '53 to mid '62 vintage grip frames and, yes, they were fitted with black eagle medallions.
Your '65 vintage Single-Six's .22 mag. cylinder would have been fluted and would not have a "firing pin" groove on the rear face.
Remove your .22 LR cylinder and get an accurate measurement of its' over all length, i.e. from the face of the ratchet to the opposite end of the cylinder.
Shop for a .22 mag cylinder that size or longer. It's not all that tricky to shorten one a bit......... but making them longer requires some sophisticated tools.
JMHO,
flatgate
And, when you get that measurement and want to purchase a cylinder - let me know I have a few of them around. :shock:
flatgate
Hawkeye
Yeow, a Hoarder! 
Sorry, Gee Dubya, I just couldn't resist!
flatgate
Sorry, Gee Dubya, I just couldn't resist!
flatgate
flatgate said:Yeow, a Hoarder!
Been called worse - :wink: :shock:
Hello all, sorry its taken so long to reply, holidays and work. And thank you to all who replied. Here are pics of the pistol and the serial number is 425059. The holster isn't original but Grandpa had it with it, couldn't even tell you if he bought the gun new or used. But anyway enjoy the pics and any further info would be great. And I will get measurements and let you know. Thank You. And hopefully the pics will work.
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flatgate
Hawkeye
Are the grips real stag horn or, gulp, are they plastic?
Remove them and take a look. Stag horn is somewhat porous. Plastic is slick as heck......
I ask 'cause the pics don't quite show enough "detail"....
No matter, the gun is from your Grandpa and it's PRICELESS!
flatgate
Remove them and take a look. Stag horn is somewhat porous. Plastic is slick as heck......
I ask 'cause the pics don't quite show enough "detail"....
No matter, the gun is from your Grandpa and it's PRICELESS!
flatgate
Nice gun, and yes, Flatgate is on the right track, with the black 'backing on those grips, they appear to be Jay Scott ( remove them and the name will be marked on the back side) or at least the 'catalog number and size, like #26 or #31 ,can't remember at this moment............
Harborcraft
Bearcat
Old model single six
Serial # 17xxx
Serial # 17xxx
Harborcraft
Bearcat
Yep thinking 1953? Gonna call ruger and see never fired it have bx paperwork and matching mag cylinder trying to figure out what is worth ?
Harborcraft
Bearcat
Thanks
Harborcraft
Bearcat
Called ruger today my single six is 1970
Explained to me the 1st 2 #s start the serial xx-xxxxx
Explained to me the 1st 2 #s start the serial xx-xxxxx
Things depend on which Single Six you have. Is the s/n 17xxx or 17-xxxxx?
Here's a copy and paste from Rugers web site you can go to and read for more info.
The 17-xxxxx s/n I think belongs to 22 Semi Autos.
Single-Six Standard Model Revolver
Here's a copy and paste from Rugers web site you can go to and read for more info.
The 17-xxxxx s/n I think belongs to 22 Semi Autos.
Single-Six Standard Model Revolver
| Manufactured from 1953 to 1973 22 LR (Instruction Manual) | ||
| Serial | Year | |
| 1 | 1953 | |
| 50 | 1954 | |
| 10734 | 1955 | |
| 31857 | 1956 | |
| 55346 | 1957 | |
| 88245 | 1958 | |
| 122480 | 1959 | |
| 151189 | 1960 | |
| 171403 | 1961 | |
| 187367 | 1962 | |
| 20-00001 | 1969 | |
| 20-39803 | 1970 | |
| 20-77705 | 1971 | |
| 21-16995 | 1972 | |
| 21-53819 | 1973 |
Super Single-Six Revolver
| Manufactured from 1964 to 1972 22 LR (Instruction Manual) | ||
| Serial | Year | |
| 500001 | 1964 | |
| 502608 | 1965 | |
| 517860 | 1966 | |
| 528826 | 1967 | |
| 547679 | 1968 | |
| 566735 | 1969 | |
| 60-13852 | 1970 | |
| 60-52410 | 1971 | |
| 60-81278 | 1972 |
Harborcraft
Bearcat
60-17xxx
contender
Ruger Guru
Welcome to the Forum Harborcraft!
When Ruger was forced by the 1968 Gun Control Act to have a unique serial number for all firearms,, Bill decided to add a "prefix" to each serial number. The prefix's allowed them to identify different models. They started with 10-xxxxx for the semi-auto 22's, then the 20-xxxxx was for the Single-Six line, the 30-xxxxx was for the .357 Blackhawk line, the 40-xxxxx for the .41 mag, the 50-xxxxx for the .30 Carbine Blackhawk, the 80-xxxxx for the .44 SBH, and the 45-xxxxx for the .45 Cal Blackhawks.
It has been used until they run out of numbers,, and then they have added a 3rd digit to the prefix.
Your 60-17xxx was made in 1970.
When Ruger was forced by the 1968 Gun Control Act to have a unique serial number for all firearms,, Bill decided to add a "prefix" to each serial number. The prefix's allowed them to identify different models. They started with 10-xxxxx for the semi-auto 22's, then the 20-xxxxx was for the Single-Six line, the 30-xxxxx was for the .357 Blackhawk line, the 40-xxxxx for the .41 mag, the 50-xxxxx for the .30 Carbine Blackhawk, the 80-xxxxx for the .44 SBH, and the 45-xxxxx for the .45 Cal Blackhawks.
It has been used until they run out of numbers,, and then they have added a 3rd digit to the prefix.
Your 60-17xxx was made in 1970.
Harborcraft
Bearcat
Thanks called ruger and thats what they told me. Any idea its value never fired, box paperwork,convertable match# mag.cyl.6.5 barrel ?
contender
Ruger Guru
Well Harborcraft,, that gun was made in abundance. As such,, it's not a "rare" one unless it has any unusual markings,, like an "S" or "D" as part of the serial number, or such stuff.
In general,, sadly,, even a minty one, box & all, will most often only bring in the $500-$550 range to knowledgeable Ruger folks. Other people who want such a gun & aren't as well versed in Rugers may go a bit more. But for insurance purposes, I'd list it at about $650.00.
In general,, sadly,, even a minty one, box & all, will most often only bring in the $500-$550 range to knowledgeable Ruger folks. Other people who want such a gun & aren't as well versed in Rugers may go a bit more. But for insurance purposes, I'd list it at about $650.00.
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