Longbow
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Is this a good price? Its almost as new, the owner said he bought in the early 1970's. ' said only two boxes of ammo was fired throught it (100 rds?). I'm torn between this and a Ruger 22/45. Please help! 
Ruger Single Six Combo (.22LR/.22 mag) for $100?
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Brian Williams
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Yep I paid $186 for my well used 3 screw single six with only the 22 mag cylinder.
Longbow
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' just got off the phone with him....
.....he said, he bought it in 1972 and he'll throw-in the cowboy rig and some ammo with it too! I really wanted a semi-auto but this one sounds like a sweet deal!
.....he said, he bought it in 1972 and he'll throw-in the cowboy rig and some ammo with it too!
I really wanted a semi-auto but this one sounds like a sweet deal!
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VictorLouis
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Have you bought it YET?! Easily worth triple, without the goodies thrown in.
Bob F.
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I'll give ya' $150 for it!!
Seriously: GRAB IT, FOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
You can pick up a 22/45 later, but you'll probably never see another SS @ this price!! Around here ALL used gund are way over priced!
Seriously: GRAB IT, FOOL!!!!!!!!!!!!
You can pick up a 22/45 later, but you'll probably never see another SS @ this price!! Around here ALL used gund are way over priced!
PlayTheAces
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It's pretty tough to find any decent gun for a C note, and you're talking about a really great gun. I'd jump on that puppy fast.
Preacherman
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That's just about the sweetest gun deal I've seen in the past year! I saw a '60's-vintage combo (both cylinders) in a local dealer for $375!
I saw a '60's-vintage combo (both cylinders) in a local dealer for $375!P95Carry
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To quote Bob F
I love mine to bits .. but hell ... cost me way more than that. <envy>.
Go ---- GO, Go, Go!!!
I love mine to bits .. but hell ... cost me way more than that. <envy>.
10-Ring
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YES, definitely sounds like a deal! If you don't want it, I DO
Longbow
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Thanks to all!
I paid him $100 and $15 for the dealer transfer. I'll pick it up on Sunday (' can't wait). The holster and belt looks like a high quality one too.
Its a 3 screw, so he said put it in half cock when carrying it fully loaded in the woods. But I'm not worried 'coz this one's gonna be a plinking gun mostly, as I already have other guns destained for the woods.
Exactly my thoughts!
I search the web for pricing, but ' can't find any source, but you guys are on it right away! Thanks again to all of you!
Man I love this place!
I paid him $100 and $15 for the dealer transfer. I'll pick it up on Sunday (' can't wait
). The holster and belt looks like a high quality one too.Its a 3 screw, so he said put it in half cock when carrying it fully loaded in the woods. But I'm not worried 'coz this one's gonna be a plinking gun mostly, as I already have other guns destained for the woods.
Exactly my thoughts!
I search the web for pricing, but ' can't find any source
, but you guys are on it right away! Thanks again to all of you! Man I love this place!
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P95Carry
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Great result Longbow ..... what a deal eh!! So ........ 3 days and counting!!!
Let us know how you get on with it ... hoping of course your enjoyment will be total.
Let us know how you get on with it ... hoping of course your enjoyment will be total.
Preacherman
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I hope you realize what a deal you just got.
A three screw in pristine condition for $100 ?
Once you research this a little more, you will be telling this story for years to come.
Please, don't modify it in any way (including sending it to Ruger). If you feel it is unsafe or whatever, you can probably sell it for enough to get a new one.
A three screw in pristine condition for $100 ?
Once you research this a little more, you will be telling this story for years to come.
Please, don't modify it in any way (including sending it to Ruger). If you feel it is unsafe or whatever, you can probably sell it for enough to get a new one.
JohnBT
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I bought a new, blue, fixed site, Single Six Convertible in 1972 for $50 or so.
A hundred for a good one sounds like a fair deal.
Earlier this year I saw one NIB (new & in the box) except with adjustible sights for a mere $375.
John
A hundred for a good one sounds like a fair deal.
Earlier this year I saw one NIB (new & in the box) except with adjustible sights for a mere $375.
John
First ignore the dealer's recommendation of carrying it fully loaded with the hammer on half cock. ALWAYS carry with one chamber empty with the hammer resting on the empty chamber. Learn to load it right. Place hammer on half cock load first chamber, skip next (leave it empty), load the remaining 4 chambers. Pull hammer to full cock and then lower it (it will be resting on the chamber left empty).
Preserve the revolver just as it is. Don't send it in to Ruger for the upgrade. If you want a model to carry fully loaded, sell this one and you will get enough for the sale to most likely buy a brand new model, but definately will get enough to buy a used new model w/ transfer bar system. 3-screw models are actively sought out in all calibers.
Preserve the revolver just as it is. Don't send it in to Ruger for the upgrade. If you want a model to carry fully loaded, sell this one and you will get enough for the sale to most likely buy a brand new model, but definately will get enough to buy a used new model w/ transfer bar system. 3-screw models are actively sought out in all calibers.
Longbow
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I'll keep it as it is. It will be a plinking gun and a conversation piece.
As I've said, I have other guns for woods work.
Majic,
Thanks for the instructions!
Now, it's time to work a double shift to buy that 22/45!.....
As I've said, I have other guns for woods work.
Majic,
Thanks for the instructions!
Now, it's time to work a double shift to buy that 22/45!
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chm27
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For $100.00 in "like new" condition, I would put it away and let it increase nicely in value and go out and buy a single-six "shooter" for $150 bucks.
The action of a factory converted old model would not compare to the original. Also, if you were to have it converted, the bag of parts they send you back would be worth about $85.00 on e bay!
Great deal on a great gun! As I said, in MY opinion, for the price I would pack it away. Just my $.02
Enjoy your gun!
The action of a factory converted old model would not compare to the original. Also, if you were to have it converted, the bag of parts they send you back would be worth about $85.00 on e bay!
Great deal on a great gun! As I said, in MY opinion, for the price I would pack it away. Just my $.02
Enjoy your gun!
BluesBear
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P95Carry,
Of course your Ruger cost more. Yours is a Super Single Six.
And it's stainless.
There were no 3 screw stainless Rugers. (Except for the Old Army)
Of course your Ruger cost more. Yours is a Super Single Six.
And it's stainless.
There were no 3 screw stainless Rugers. (Except for the Old Army)
Longbow
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Finally...
I shot it today! I put 300 rds. of .22 lr and 50 rds of .22 mag. (costs too much! ). I find that the accuracy in .22 mag is way better. Maybe because its a more quality brand (Maxi mag Gold Dot), while the .22 lr I used is a cheap bulk Winchester ammo. It has a nice action, very little (hardly noticeable) cylinder marks. I have to find some rubber grips for it 'coz the wood grips are too slippery for my taste. Maybe a scope for it too, but that can wait. Thanks again!
P.S.
While I was there to pick it up, there was a lonely Ruger 10/22 for $95! The gunstore owner said he'll take $100 OTD. I was gonna jump on it, but I already have two. But now I'm thinking, that would make a nice gift for my nephew. Oh well...I'll sleep over it and decide later.
I shot it today! I put 300 rds. of .22 lr and 50 rds of .22 mag. (costs too much!
). I find that the accuracy in .22 mag is way better. Maybe because its a more quality brand (Maxi mag Gold Dot), while the .22 lr I used is a cheap bulk Winchester ammo. It has a nice action, very little (hardly noticeable) cylinder marks. I have to find some rubber grips for it 'coz the wood grips are too slippery for my taste. Maybe a scope for it too, but that can wait. Thanks again! P.S.
While I was there to pick it up, there was a lonely Ruger 10/22 for $95!
The gunstore owner said he'll take $100 OTD. I was gonna jump on it, but I already have two. But now I'm thinking, that would make a nice gift for my nephew. Oh well...I'll sleep over it and decide later. BluesBear
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Longbow,
Is it a Single-Six or a Super Single-Six?
Do NOT carry it at half-cock. It is NOT safe that way.
Actually the easiest was to carry a .22 Ruger with 6 loaded is to lower the hammer BETWEEN rounds.
But be aware that if anything draws the hammer back slightly a rim could possibly rotate under the hammer.
I never had it happen in 20 years of owning/carrying one but it could happen. I even went so far as to machine a notch between each chamber on my .22mag cylinder, but this was back in 1971 when it was no big deal. I wouldn't mutilate and original one that way today.
Is it a Single-Six or a Super Single-Six?
Do NOT carry it at half-cock. It is NOT safe that way.
Actually the easiest was to carry a .22 Ruger with 6 loaded is to lower the hammer BETWEEN rounds.
But be aware that if anything draws the hammer back slightly a rim could possibly rotate under the hammer.
I never had it happen in 20 years of owning/carrying one but it could happen. I even went so far as to machine a notch between each chamber on my .22mag cylinder, but this was back in 1971 when it was no big deal. I wouldn't mutilate and original one that way today.
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