Single Six Flatgate

[gunman42782]

Just scored today a 1956 unconverted Flatgate. It's in excellent shape, other than the ejector rod housing has some rub marks on it, and a smidgen of holster wear at the muzzle. This is the 3rd one I have owned over the years, always ended up selling them. Think I will keep this one!

 

[Ride1949]

Great score!

 

[WendyZXZ]

Looks like a great find!

 

[rugerguy]

Nice one and that ejector housing would clean up real nice..........

 

[The Norseman]

Congratulations! Your "Flatgate" or any Flatgate post
for that matter catches my eye. Very nice condition.

You will enjoy that Single Six. I have a well taken
care of SS five digit serial number '56 too. Believe
it or not it is very accurate, best with Win M22
black box.

I treat mine as if it is the last one on Earth. The Best
to you and your Endeavors.

 

[GRAMPS 51]

Nice score flatgates are my weakness not to pee on your parade but i looks like its got a later trigger it might have been converted.then changed back with a trigger from a later round gate still a very nice gun

Gramps

 

[arcticruger]

Congrats, what a great score!

 

[dobegrant.45]

Congratulations great find

 

[BULL'S-EYE]

Very nice! I've owned a few and was never able to hold onto one either, they always made my thumb sore during a shooting session. A few years ago I found one with a Premier loading gate and Micro sights someone had added, and it's most definitely a keeper.

 

[bedfordboy]

Nice score, I love flat gates too and currently have five. My father's 56 with factory stag's is my pride and joy and will never leave my possession until I leave this earth.

 

[Fox Mike]

Nice fine but I do have to agree with Gramps. My '56 trigger appears to have more curved and is seemingly thinner

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

The SN 28 gun waves at yours from here in the Near North Woods, Tim! Are those the "brushed" silver emblemed eagles? And Yes, "keeper" is good for your soul! Splitz

 

[hittman]

My Flatgates have a more curved trigger.

However, my early 4 5/8 inch sports the straighter trigger as seen in your pictures.

Nice, nice gun to have. Congrats!

 

[rodfarva]

That is some nice, honest wear on a good looking piece

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Nice fine but I do have to agree with Gramps. My '56 trigger appears to have more curved and is seemingly thinner

Nice Flatgate fer sure.
Thin triggers up to S/N 101178 (1958)
You can see the different triggers in these photos