Old Model Ruger Single Six Qyestions

[HayesGreener]

Hoedy folks new here. I have a Ruger Single Six old model with serial number in the 20-343XX range. I know very little about this revolver model. It has many clicks when cocking it that sounds like you are cracking walnuts, it locks up like a bank vault. The barrel is I believe 5.5". Is there anything special about these revolvers that I should know? Thanks!

 

[SteveRuger]

First off Welcome to the Forum!
The RSS5 is the model & it is a late 1970 to 1971 gun it will have 3 clicks to full cock to shoot. It is the most common of the Single Six ever produced it also should have Walnut dull/oiled finished grips. Shoot it & take a friend & enjoy it.

 

[flatgate]

Is there anything special about these revolvers that I should know? Thanks!

Yes! They are technically 5 shooters. NEVER carry the gun with all 6 chambers loaded and the hammer down on a cartridge OR with the hammer pulled back to the first click. In either situation you can suffer a serious injury.

Please, please learn about the proper way to handle these old guns. One slip and things can get real serious real soon.

Sincerely,
Flatgate

 

[Plain Old Dave]

Load one chamber, skip one chamber, load 4 more. Close the gate, ear the hammer back and let it down on the empty chamber.