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Ruger Single Six Value?

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So in the classified of another forum I frequent I keep seeing a Single Six for sale. The seller says it is a new model made in 1974. Describes the bluing as being 98-99%. Says the rifling is good etc. Also it has fixed sights & a 6 1/2" barrel.

The add started higher but it is down to $325 shipped now. I honestly haven't spent much time on revolvers & am not familiar with their values. Any opinions on whether this is a deal or not?
 
Mike J

If this Single Six is as nice as it's advertised to be (98-99% bluing), and is otherwise in decent shape, then I would say $325 shipped to your dealer would be a fairly good deal.
 
Thanks guys. I guess now I have to decide how bad I want it. I don't have a single action revolver at the moment though & I kind of want an example of each different action type of handgun to school my kids on.
 
Mike J

Hard to go wrong with a Single Six. Well made, easy to use, and a .22 single action revolver can be perfect for teaching young shooters how to get a proper sight picture and trigger control. Definitely slows them down a bit (unlike my kids who with their semi-autos have already blasted through a brick of ammo before I even get all of my gear unpacked).

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I have a Ruger reproduction print on metal that features that era Single Six. It show a hand holding the SS and a large coiled Western Diamondback on the ground. I have the newer version of the SS with adjustable sights and in my opinion they are excellent revolvers.
 
bannockburn said:
Mike J

Hard to go wrong with a Single Six. Well made, easy to use, and a .22 single action revolver can be perfect for teaching young shooters how to get a proper sight picture and trigger control. Definitely slows them down a bit (unlike my kids who with their semi-autos have already blasted through a brick of ammo before I even get all of my gear unpacked).

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I just love the look of this Ruger revolver,I don't one I just think they are beautiful.
 
If1HitU

This particular Single Six was a gift from a friend of mine. It was already fairly well used when he got it and he took it with him when he use to run his trap lines. When I got it I cleaned it up a bit and finally found a decent pair of factory grips to go with it. I have had several of the Super Single Sixes, along with a number of Blackhawks, but I always liked the look of the sights this model has.
 
I just picked up a Single Six with a mag cylinder that was made in 2011 for $375 and I absolutely love it! I wasn't much of a single action guy before, but Ruger has converted me.
 
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Does it have both .22LR and 22WMR cylinders?
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I apologize for neglecting to answer this question. I scrolled through too fast & missed your post. I was thinking I should have already given that information. It is listed as .22 LR. (No mention is made of .22 Magnum). How much would this effect the value. To be honest I probably wouldn't use the .22 magnum cylinder anyway if I got it but I am sure value is probably different between having just the .22 LR or having both cylinders.
 
Mike J

Same guy who sold me the grips for my Single Six also sold me a .22 Mag cylinder (he even fit it to my gun). Just like having a little extra horsepower every now and then with my .22s.
 
Ya, despite being more expensive and harder to find, the .22 Magnum is a fun cartridge to shoot...especially for a beginner "graduating" from a .22 LR to a round with a bit more noise and a touch of felt recoil. Out of the single six the .22 magnum is a lot of fun to shoot, so if you can get a cylinder for it you won't regret it.

I use the .22 mag on a herd of 1/5 AR 500 silhouettes that I drag out and plink at once in a while. The .22LR will take down the Rams and Bears with a well-placed shot, but the Bison ones I have just "ping" when hit. The magnum takes them all down hard, with no issues at all. If I needed to thwack a marauding coyote close in, the .22 mag would be my first choice.
 
If the condition is as described, then I agree with most everyone else that $325 is a good price.

I paid $275 for a stainless 5.5 inch model from 1981 that only had the .22lr cylinder. But this was about 6 or 7 years ago, and the gun wasn't 98-99% condition. You can get another Mag cylinder from Ruger if you really want to.


The main thing is how you feel about the 6.5 inch barrel, I would think. If I planned on carrying the gun around much at all, I would think long and hard about it personally.
 
tubeshooter said:
If the condition is as described, then I agree with most everyone else that $325 is a good price.

I paid $275 for a stainless 5.5 inch model from 1981 that only had the .22lr cylinder. But this was about 6 or 7 years ago, and the gun wasn't 98-99% condition. You can get another Mag cylinder from Ruger if you really want to.


The main thing is how you feel about the 6.5 inch barrel, I would think. If I planned on carrying the gun around much at all, I would think long and hard about it personally.
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I am debating the barrel length. Not because of a desire to carry it but because if I get this its primary purpose would be as a plinker to help train my kids. My oldest girl is 12, she has a 10 year old little sister & a 4 year old little brother (little brother isn't shooting yet}. I find myself thinking I would be better off with a shorter barrel due to the weight. A shopkeeper might be a better fit for us. To be honest the Single Six is a temptation because it is a quality revolver at an inexpensive price which makes it tempting I'm just not sure it is the right fit for my purposes.
 
Sounds like a decent deal. It's hard to ever go wrong with a Single Six. I hardly ever use the magnum cylinder but I suppose it's nice to have.
 
I bought this 1968 Single Six 3 screw 5.5 inch 22LR with holster in nice condition for $350 last year. I'm glad got it. I think $325 sounds fair if it's in good condition.
 

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Having not seen it in person and just from what was presented it seems a decent deal for the OP. The magnum cylinder would be a definite plus even if it's never used. Would increase value if the gun is ever sold. I wanted a single six for years and finally got one in May of 2016 that the LGS took in on trade. Not mint but nice although the ejector housing was a little beat up but a used replacement was procured from Numrich. The gun cost 400 bucks + tax, came with both cylinders and IIRC I spent about 40 bucks for the ejector housing. It's now my favorite 22 handgun out of the three I own. It's very accurate with either 22LR or 22mag. and it's a gun I couldn't wear out in my lifetime if I tried. 22 mags are a hoot to shoot but for general plinking the 22LR cylinder gets most of the use for financial reasons. Off the top of my head I think the serial number places it as a 1980 production and God only knows how many rounds it had through it before I got it. But it seems as tight as new and shows no real wear on any of the operating mechanisms. These things are sweet and I only wish that I had gotten one sooner. Here's a few pix that were taken on a day it had the mag. cylinder in it. IMG_2097.JPG IMG_2098.JPG IMG_2100.JPG
 
Armored farmer

That was the same model Ruger Single Six that I had so many years ago. Always liked the look of the 4 5/8th" barrel. Sold the Ruger when I got hooked on semi-autos and the allure of their 10 round capacity and their quick and easy mag reloads. Would have bought another one awhile back but a friend of mine gave me his older Single Six so now I'm set!
 
I've got one in 4 5/8" around 1970 version don't use the mag cyl much but it's great
to have, great gun, I keep it loaded with snake shot all summer as we have a problem with rattelers.
I think the price is right.
JD
 
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