Ruger Single Six 3 Screw - Date of Manufature?
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CraigC
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Didn't we cover this in the other thread?
Not a flat-top. 1962 model .22Mag.
Not a flat-top. 1962 model .22Mag.
45_auto
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Sorry Craig C. I didn't know you had covered this elsewhere just trying to get some info. This gun doesn't have a magnum cylinder and says 22lr. I bought it used recently. the cylinder serial # isn't the same as the one on the frame. I got this for a very good price and intend it to be a shooter. Looking for any actual real ID help I can get. The Ruger sites aren't all that informative, at least the ones I've looked at.
Sorry Craig C. I didn't know you had covered this elsewhere just trying to get some info. This gun doesn't have a magnum cylinder and says 22lr. I bought it used recently. the cylinder serial # isn't the same as the one on the frame. I got this for a very good price and intend it to be a shooter. Looking for any actual real ID help I can get. The Ruger sites aren't all that informative, at least the ones I've looked at.
CraigC
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Then it's a 1962 .22Mag that someone installed a .22LR cylinder and lost the original .22Mag cylinder.
Coyote3855
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If the revolver is accurate as is and otherwise functions correctly (no lead shaving at the barrel/cylinder gap, it is probably not an issue. It's my understanding, and I may be corrected by others with more knowledge, that cylinders have to be fitted to the revolver and are not a "drop in" part. I'd contact Ruger customer service and ask. They may not work on a revolver that's over 50 years old. I have a Single Six of similar vintage that I purchased in 1961. Great revolver. My recommendation is to shoot it as is and forget about .22 Magnum.
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From what I read, if the gun was originally sold with 2 cylinders and since the .22LR cylinder has a matching serial number Ruger will fit a new cylinder to your gun at your cost. Also from what I'm told, the cost of the work plus the shipping is not worth it, sorry.
If you bought the gun from someone locally or someone you know ask them to check and see if the missing cylinder is "laying around" somewhere in the house. (you never know)
CraigC
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Actually, Ruger would pay for shipping both ways, do the transfer bar conversion and fit it with a new cylinder free of charge.
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I was in a similar situation when a friend gave me his old Single Six that while it was in the .22 Magnum serial number range it came only with the .22LR cylinder. I had a friend of mine who was a gunsmith, as well as a big time Ruger collector, fit a spare .22 Magnum cylinder that he had to my gun and it works great.
I was in a similar situation when a friend gave me his old Single Six that while it was in the .22 Magnum serial number range it came only with the .22LR cylinder. I had a friend of mine who was a gunsmith, as well as a big time Ruger collector, fit a spare .22 Magnum cylinder that he had to my gun and it works great.
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thanks to all. I think I'll follow Coyote's advice as I actually enjoy shooting and bought the gun for that purpose. I will also follow up on contacting the seller and asking if the other cylinder is Laying around? The cylinder serial # is 358, and the frame is 342667.
I don't plan on doing any gun smithing on it myself as I don't want to F it up. I see Craig C's post and wonder if that is something to follow up on? I get the impression that he knows a lot about these old rugers and would be interested in knowing his perspective on sending it back. He said it is a 1962 22mag with a replacement cylinder. Thanks for the information
thanks to all. I think I'll follow Coyote's advice as I actually enjoy shooting and bought the gun for that purpose. I will also follow up on contacting the seller and asking if the other cylinder is Laying around? The cylinder serial # is 358, and the frame is 342667.
I don't plan on doing any gun smithing on it myself as I don't want to F it up. I see Craig C's post and wonder if that is something to follow up on? I get the impression that he knows a lot about these old rugers and would be interested in knowing his perspective on sending it back. He said it is a 1962 22mag with a replacement cylinder. Thanks for the information
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Dougan's book "Ruger Pistols and Revolvers 1949 - 1973" has this serial number listed as Single Six, not a magnum. Looks like both original cylinders were lost and then a replacement .22lr was found. Serial number range of 342451- 354834 made in 1962. Only way to know for sure is to ask Ruger what it was originally shipped as.
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