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Back in 1969, just having returned back to the states from Vietnam, I purchased brand new, at the Marine Corps Infirmary, a 6.5" Single Six .22/.22WMR revolver. I managed to shoot it some (not a whole lot) but really enjoyed the opportunity.
Well as the time went on I joined the Police Department, (1971) and at the time we had to buy our own weapon, and leathers as was the custom at that time. So it necessitated my selling that little gem in order to purchase my duty weapon, along with another hand gun I had. Fortunately I sold it to my best buddy at the time.
Well here recently I got interested in the old Ruger 3 screws, So I purchased two at a LGS, one in .357, and the other in .30 Carbine (which I mentioned before), as I already had a Ruger in the .44Mag. and 2 3rd generation Colt .45's, the only one I was interested in was the afore mentioned Single Six. BTW I had purchased a New Model Super Single Six with the 5" barrel back around 1989, but for some reason it just wasn't the same as that old 3 screw.
After exhausting every lead I could, I finally gave up as they were way too expensive or else trashed or converted.
Upon giving it some thought I gave my old buddy a call and offered to trade him my New Model plus a $100.00 for the one I sold him back in 1971. Unfortunately he stated "no I'm saving it for my grand kids". So being as we are still best of buddies I agreed.
Well low and behold he called me back and said he had a change of heart and would work the deal I suggested under one condition if I ever decided to get rid of it he'd have first dibs. Needless to say I agreed.. Incidentally he only took it out once and shot about a box .22LR shells thru it. Unknown to me he still had the original box, along with the cardboard sheath, the Magnum Cylinder, and the paper work that it came with. Mine only had the original paperwork and aftermarket plastic case, along with the Magnum Cylinder.
Below are the photos: .
Well as the time went on I joined the Police Department, (1971) and at the time we had to buy our own weapon, and leathers as was the custom at that time. So it necessitated my selling that little gem in order to purchase my duty weapon, along with another hand gun I had. Fortunately I sold it to my best buddy at the time.
Well here recently I got interested in the old Ruger 3 screws, So I purchased two at a LGS, one in .357, and the other in .30 Carbine (which I mentioned before), as I already had a Ruger in the .44Mag. and 2 3rd generation Colt .45's, the only one I was interested in was the afore mentioned Single Six. BTW I had purchased a New Model Super Single Six with the 5" barrel back around 1989, but for some reason it just wasn't the same as that old 3 screw.
After exhausting every lead I could, I finally gave up as they were way too expensive or else trashed or converted.
Upon giving it some thought I gave my old buddy a call and offered to trade him my New Model plus a $100.00 for the one I sold him back in 1971. Unfortunately he stated "no I'm saving it for my grand kids". So being as we are still best of buddies I agreed.
Well low and behold he called me back and said he had a change of heart and would work the deal I suggested under one condition if I ever decided to get rid of it he'd have first dibs. Needless to say I agreed.. Incidentally he only took it out once and shot about a box .22LR shells thru it. Unknown to me he still had the original box, along with the cardboard sheath, the Magnum Cylinder, and the paper work that it came with. Mine only had the original paperwork and aftermarket plastic case, along with the Magnum Cylinder.
Below are the photos: .
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