"Old Model" Single Six Magnum cylinder question.
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contender
Ruger Guru
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Your gun MAY have been shipped with a 22LR cylinder,,, but the only way to know would be to request a letter from Ruger. (Cost is $10.) That said, an OM 22 LR cylinder that measures the same OAL as your cylinder could easily drop in. Many folks buy extra cylinders in our classifieds, off sleezbay, gunbroker etc. If the OAl is the same or slightly longer, generally thay can be fitted & dropped in. Of course, you should have a gunsmith check the timing & alignment. Most will not require any extra work, but you should check to make sure.
Your gun MAY have been shipped with a 22LR cylinder,,, but the only way to know would be to request a letter from Ruger. (Cost is $10.) That said, an OM 22 LR cylinder that measures the same OAL as your cylinder could easily drop in. Many folks buy extra cylinders in our classifieds, off sleezbay, gunbroker etc. If the OAl is the same or slightly longer, generally thay can be fitted & dropped in. Of course, you should have a gunsmith check the timing & alignment. Most will not require any extra work, but you should check to make sure.
If your gun says "WIN. .22 RF MAG CAL." it did not come with a .22lr cylinder. They can sometimes be found on Ebay or check our "Classified" section
Midway offers an 8 shot .22lr cylinder.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/681957/story-8-round-replacement-cylinder-ruger-single-six-22-long-rifle-steel-blue
They do not give the dimensions of it so I would have to assume that it would need to be fitted.
Midway offers an 8 shot .22lr cylinder.
http://www.midwayusa.com/product/681957/story-8-round-replacement-cylinder-ruger-single-six-22-long-rifle-steel-blue
They do not give the dimensions of it so I would have to assume that it would need to be fitted.
contender
Ruger Guru
Actually Frank, there were some magnum marked guns that were shipped as convertables.
GasGuzzler
Hunter
It's most likely a mag only but you could send the number to a few choice people here to find out....or better yet, spend the $10 to make it official as contender suggested. eBay is the quickest source. Expect to spend about $120.
I know that but why make the issue any more confusing? His serial number, if it is a '63, doesn't fall into the range mentioned in the RENE guide.contender said:
contender
Ruger Guru
I put the info out there so he could understand it is safe to shoot 22 LR's in his gun and that Ruger did make those guns as convertables. New folks need the truth too! That way, he can add a 22 LR cylinder to his gun, use it safely, and know that while it's not "true factory" it can be used that way.
308longdistance
Blackhawk
contender said:
Mostly applies to the 22Mag cylinder, but it works both ways.
Any Ruger Single-Six with a SN pre 150,000 is 22lr only, and any post 150,000 SN is 22lr / 22mag. safe.
stubbfarmer
Single-Sixer
The Single Eight cylinder will not drop in a Single Six. You would need to change other parts also.
street
Hunter
After Ruger started making Convertibles they also sold the 5 1/2 in. Single-Six with just a .22 LR cylinder only, all the way till the New Models came out. But they also sold the 5 1/2 in bl. Single-Sixes in convertible too. Most .22 LR only, but not all, will "NOT" have the last 3 numbers scratched on the end of the cylinder. The only way to tell is to get a letter from Ruger.308longdistance said:contender said:
Mostly applies to the 22Mag cylinder, but it works both ways.
Any Ruger Single-Six with a SN pre 150,000 is 22lr only, and any post 150,000 SN is 22lr / 22mag. safe.
Also don't forget that MOST of the Mag. marked 6 1/2 in. bl. guns in the 300,000 range will be single cylinder guns in .22 Mag only, with only a few convertibles.
Hondo44
Hawkeye
stubbfarmer said:
Did you mean the Single Nine or Single 10? And could you please share a little more info on this?
Thx,
GasGuzzler
Hunter
There are aftermarket 8-round cylinders. One sold last week on eBay. Maybe that's what he meant.
Sorry for digging up an old post,
I have a 1969 Ruger single six 22 LR. the serial number reads: 20-01707
So I'm assuming it will not fire 22 WMR (i was starting to look for a cylinder for it)
Thanks for your help
Best regards.
SMUNOZAM
I have a 1969 Ruger single six 22 LR. the serial number reads: 20-01707
So I'm assuming it will not fire 22 WMR (i was starting to look for a cylinder for it)
Thanks for your help
Best regards.
SMUNOZAM
contender
Ruger Guru
smunozam,,,,, "Welcome to the Forum!
Yes,, your gun # 20-01707 is of late enough vintage to have the larger bore size that WILL allow the use of .22 mag ammo, with a correct cylinder.
Yes,, your gun # 20-01707 is of late enough vintage to have the larger bore size that WILL allow the use of .22 mag ammo, with a correct cylinder.
Wow! that's great news Contender. Thanks so much. Nice to be here!
contender
Ruger Guru
Glad to help!
