Instead, he replaced the workings with something a bit more modern and much stronger. However, while a traditional styled sixgun was the order of the day, Ruger did not simply copy Colt's design of 1873.īosch Shv55m03gb 79 Manual Treadmill more. So he started small and thus we have the Single-Six, now more than 50 years old and still being produced. But of course, starting off with a great big.44 special would probably have been a disaster.
Sights: Blade Front, Notch Rear Finish: Blue Market Price: $450-$550 With that and the subsequent demand for sixguns, Bill Ruger realized that if he could produce a pistol people could afford, he had a sure market. Ruger Single-Six Convertible (Old Model) Type: Single-Action Revolver Caliber.22 /.22 WMR Capacity: 6 Barrel Length: 4 5/8 in. 1969 Ruger.22 Single-Six with a spare cylinder. Was manufactured in 1969 based on it's serial number. 1969 Ruger.22 Cal Single-Six Discussion in 'The. Checking into Ruger's serial number list, this pistol seems to date to 1968. Ruger 22 Cal Single Six Serial Number Average ratng: 6,3/10 6661reviewsĤ5 rows New Model Single-Six (Includes Bisley Models & 50th Anniversary Model).ĭesigned in 1953, the Single-Six was Ruger's first revolver, following the initial success in 1949 of Bill Ruger's Mark I semi-auto.22LR pistol.