S stubbfarmer Single-Sixer Joined Apr 28, 2006 Messages 153 Location Shelton NE USA Sep 3, 2009 #1 Can some one tell me about the single six's with a square back trigger guard? When were they made? Were they made or is it a custom job? How rare are they? Any extra value? Thanks!
Can some one tell me about the single six's with a square back trigger guard? When were they made? Were they made or is it a custom job? How rare are they? Any extra value? Thanks!
A Ale-8(1) Hawkeye Supporting Member Joined Oct 24, 2007 Messages 12,837 Location Kentucky Sep 3, 2009 #2 Don't believe there were ever any Single-Sixes from the factory with square-back trigger guards. The Super Blackhawk (square back) trigger guard will bolt right onto a Single-Six, however. So will the scarce brass version of the same thing. With a little ingenuity, you can even put a New Model grip frame onto an Old Model gun.
Don't believe there were ever any Single-Sixes from the factory with square-back trigger guards. The Super Blackhawk (square back) trigger guard will bolt right onto a Single-Six, however. So will the scarce brass version of the same thing. With a little ingenuity, you can even put a New Model grip frame onto an Old Model gun.
contender Ruger Guru Joined Sep 18, 2002 Messages 28,356 Location Lake Lure NC USA Sep 3, 2009 #3 As mentioned,, it's an easy swap for grip frames usually. So,, most likely someone with larger hands wanted a bigger grip on that Single-Six.
As mentioned,, it's an easy swap for grip frames usually. So,, most likely someone with larger hands wanted a bigger grip on that Single-Six.
OP S stubbfarmer Single-Sixer Joined Apr 28, 2006 Messages 153 Location Shelton NE USA Sep 3, 2009 #4 The gun that made me ask is a 9 ½ inch early model on Gunbroker. It is in the featured area towards the bottom, it has pearl grips.
The gun that made me ask is a 9 ½ inch early model on Gunbroker. It is in the featured area towards the bottom, it has pearl grips.
S SteveRuger Hunter Supporting Member Joined Apr 6, 2004 Messages 2,460 Location Northern, Utah. USA Sep 4, 2009 #5 Great Gun But not a factory Item! Looks to be fun to shoot!
A Ale-8(1) Hawkeye Supporting Member Joined Oct 24, 2007 Messages 12,837 Location Kentucky Sep 4, 2009 #6 Yep, appears to br a Super Blackhawk grip frame. Does make for an interesting look, and it will sure be more of a "handful".
Yep, appears to br a Super Blackhawk grip frame. Does make for an interesting look, and it will sure be more of a "handful".
F flatgate Hawkeye Joined Jun 18, 2001 Messages 6,784 Location Star Valley, WY Sep 5, 2009 #7 I have an "aftermarket" brass grip frame on one of my .32 cal. Single-Sixes.... flatgate