Ruger new model single six colorado centennial revolver instructions and parts list nice factory instructions and parts list manual that was issued with the ruger new model single six colorado centennial revolver. Covers, in detail, assemblydisassembly, accurizing, and customizing of old model and new model ruger, single action revolvers including blackhawk, super blackhawk, vaquero, and single six. Ruger will provide you with a detailed quotation of service fees based upon your request for service and the extent of service that ruger agrees to provide. Vaquero montado etc the erhs will interchange between old model blackhawks and single sixes and their nm brethren. I have watched ruger s video on their website and have a couple manuals gunguides and iowegan but none really show a concise step by step sequence to an old model. These gun diagrams will help you better understand how your firearm is assembled with links to the gun parts for easy check out. Ruger single six custom new model guns international. In this manual the words singlesix refer to the new model singlesix, ruger singleten, ruger singlenine, and hunter revolvers in calibers 17 hmr, 22lr, and 22 wmrf which all utilize the same ruger new model mechanism. Unlike old model single action revolvers, which should always be carried with the hammer down on an empty chamber to prevent accidental discharges caused by a blow to. The lock with the 112 shackle is for use with the ruger new model single six. It was on a ruger single six 22 that i first learned how to shoot a handgun and i suspect that is the case for a lot of people. The cylinder opening for rugers om singlesix and nm singlesix were the same, so the cylinder lengths for all those cylinders are pretty much the same, but as rugerguy says, some will just drop in and others need a little extra filed off the front cone in order to fit. Jul 31, 2016 a brief rundown of my 2 ruger single sixes. Here you can view all the pages of manual ruger single six instructions manual.
Old single six serial number registered users do not see the above ad. Ruger new model single six vs old model three screw. Anyway, he loves the revolver and is learning to shoot very well with it. Xr3red, xrn3red, xrn3 our ruger gunfighter ii grips are slightly thicker than standard gunfighter series, providing excellent control for shooters with a slightly larger hand.
Home board index ruger collectingcollectors single actions, 19531973. Trick out or upgrade your firearm with the largest gun parts selection at. This old model singlesix is in 98 percent condition, with very. This is a discussion on old model ruger single six within the single action revolvers forums, part of the handgun forum category. Please contact or visit our retail stores for ammo and accessory prices and availability. The patented ruger new model mechanism incorporates a transfer bar. The patented ruger conversion kit is an entirely new operating system for these revolvers. Old model single six standard model manufactured from 1953 to 1973. Xr3red, xrn3red, xrn3 our ruger old vaquero ivory polymer gunfighter grips have a slimmer profile and raised step behind the receiver which combine to provide greater comfort and control for fastaction shooting. Ruger revolvers single six for sale guns international. Shop for ruger old model single six revolver parts and more today with numrich gun parts corpproviding parts since 1950.
There are occasions when blocks of serial numbers have been manufactured out of sequence, sometimes years later. Old model single six top rated supplier of firearm. Three frame screws identify the old model single six, blackhawk, and super blackhawk made from 1953 to 1972. Wasnt something id have done for myself but i gave it to my eight year old grandson and was a bit concerned about the safety issues. Also, within a model family the same serial number prefix may be used to produce a variety of different models, all in the same block of serial numbers. A couple of years ago ruger came out with a special model of this wheel gun as an exclusive for one of their distributors.
Designed in 1953, the single six was ruger s first revolver, following the initial success in 1949 of bill ruger s mark i semiauto. Hoosier gun works, dealing in gun parts, 00 gun parts, 2000 gun stocks, magazines, 500 barrels. Serial numbers below 9300000 identify old bearcat and super bearcat models made from 1958 to 1972. Welcome visitor you can login or create an account. Click on a red number to view more information on that item and to add that factory part to your shopping cart. Back to gun schematics ruger single action revolver schematic. Since then, there have been a multitude of different models of this handy smallframed single action. The ruger manuals for firearms are available online for free. In the decade of the 50s, westerns were all the rage both in the theater and on the new fangled television. In the next several series of articles i will attempt to provide a general overview of each of the ruger single action revolvers made from 1953 through 1972. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks pdf. At this point i am thinking the super, new model with adjustable sights and the convertible with extra cylinder for the. For 70 years, ruger has been a model of corporate and community responsibility. Ruger grips old vaquero, new model blackhawk, single six, single nine, single ten, old army grips solid rosewood star.
And if you want to be not halfass about it, only the true magnum guns in the 3xxxxx series are marked ruger single six win. Ruger single six cylinders the firearms forum the buying. The information and instructions which follow apply only to the new model single six revolver. One is a late 50s production old model with the original 3 screw action. If you purchase the cd version and you live outside the us and canada, we will refund the shipping cost and send you a download link to the pdf file. Slight wear on end of muzzle from a for sale by llewellyn on gunsamerica 966964376. In 1973, ruger discontinued what is now called the old model singlesix and introduced the new model, which featured a transfer bar. Last month i had some disposable funds and choose a used ruger new model single six in. Havent made up my mind on the blued or the stainless. I picked up an ruger single six today the serial number has a 0 at the end that is a little lower than the rest of the number the number is 45xxx which would make it a 1956 model.
Find ruger new model single six revolver parts, schematics and more with numrich gun parts corp providing parts since 1950. The single six is currently produced as the new model single six. Ruger single six the firearms forum the buying, selling. These guns are known as the threescrew model or just old models. Browse the selection of ruger revolver parts and accessories offered by numrich gun parts. Thats a terrible price for a used 3 screw blued version that isnt in perfect condition. Jan 11, 2012 as wellbuilt that the ruger revolvers are, theyre production tolerances are not tight enough that parts are 100% dropin interchangeable between guns.
One would think that if the lightweight single six box is dimensionally identical to the non. You can find old model single six cylinders on ebay and gun broker. Order ruger old model blackhawk revolver parts, schematics and more with numrich gun parts corp. Whats a good price for a ruger single six convertible. I bought my first ruger single six when i was 12 and i have only owned new models for the the last 32 years and i love them all.
A free safety offer from ruger do you own an old model pre1973 ruger single six, blackhawk, super blackhawk, or bearcat single action revolver like these. Factory replacement parts are manufactured to the exact same specifications and tolerances and use the same manufacturing materials as the original parts which guarantees excellent fit and reliable operation. Note, additional charges may apply once the firearm is received and full evaluated. Single six blackhawk super blackhawk this 16 page book has instructions. There is a difference with the screw hole size, the super blackhawk, bisley and some other models came with a larger screw hole. I know for a fact that there are quite a number of ruger fans here on this forum.
Ruger old model single six schematic click on a red number to view more information on that item and to add that factory part to your shopping cart. Ruger factory xr new model single six blackhawk simulated ivory grips. While the basic locking device is substantially similar for all ruger firearms, due to the different shapes of the many ruger firearms, some firearms utilize different locking devices. Find parts for a ruger single action revolver in this easytounderstand schematic. A classic automobile aficionado, bill ruger christened his revolver after the 1920 packard single six model 116 sedan. This is a preowned ruger new model singlesix convertible with a. Barrel length is still up in the air but sort of favor the 5. Old blackhawk, new blackhawk, old army, old vaquero, new single six, wrangler. The term new model simply means that this model includes ruger s transfer bar mechanism for increased safety, allowing one to carry the revolver. Plus, supplemental data on the old army, bearcat, and out of production models. Find ruger old model bearcat revolver parts, schematics and more with numrich gun parts corp providing parts since 1950.
Technical customer assistance is available between 9 am and 4 pm monday to friday. Ruger does not necessarily produce firearms in serial number order. The ratchet wheels are different as stated and the base pin in the nm single six is a lager diamater. Transfer bar mechanism and loading gate interlock provide an unparalleled measure of security against accidental discharge. Schematic w parts list ruger om blackhawk, super blackhawk, single six schematic w parts list. The new model with the transfer bar system is definately safer than the original, especially for those not trained. Gunfighter style grips for the ruger old single six. I just bought a new model stainless single six convertible 5. The ruger single six is a single action rimfire revolver produced by sturm, ruger. Its a single six and a ruger so its darn near indestructbale with proper use. This is a discussion on singlesix old model values. Old blackhawk, new blackhawk, old vaquero, new single six frame size. The grips are silver eagle and did not come out till the end of super single six production.
Includes all pre1973 old model single sixes, blackhawks, super blackhawks, bearcats, super bearcats, hawkeye and black powder old army. Probably the grip frame and the grips came from a later gun. Instruction manual for ruger old model single action revolvers conversion kit this is a ruger instruction manual. Windage and elevationadjustable rear sights available on most models help put you on target and keep you there. I recently picked up a converted single six with the bag of original parts and want to restore to o.
So yesterday i picked up a brand new ruger single six. In spite of federal income taxes eating up about twothirds of ruger s 1953 profit, the company was planning a new plant to manufacture the single six. Not sure why youre comparing the single action single six most often seen in 22 rimfire to the larger, double action gp100 which is generally thought of as a. Check your cylinderchamber alignment if youve fitted a new cylinder. Mar 03, 2010 i have decided to purchase a ruger single six. Ruger had begun advertising the single six in june of 1953, building up demand for the new gun well in advance of its availability to the public. This manual measures 5 12 x 8 12 and is nine pages. Ruger new model single six parts numrich gun parts. The project is to fit it for interchangeable cylinders for various cartridges.
May 20, 20 my last ruger single six video was on the old model so here is the new model. Gun manual for nearly every firearm on the planet ebooks pdf free download links. If you want the grip frame and grips to match i would be glad to trade a xr3red frame and silver eagle grips for your xr3 frame and grips. It can help prevent accidental discharges caused by a drop or blow to the. Ruger old vaquero gunfighter hardwood grips eagle grips. The second is a 2000s new model single six with the 2 pin action and a 9. Well, not a super blackhawk, but i sent an old single six to ruger for the conversion. Select sku listing to see all stock numbers for this schematic. The ruger new model bisley revolver has many of the features of the new model single six revolvers with certain important differences, such as the hammer, trigger and grip frame. I am not a bullseye shooter by any stretch of the imagination.
Ruger single action revolver schematic find parts for a ruger single action revolver in this easytounderstand schematic. This single action revolver was offered in three barrel lengths and featured a flat loading gate and checkered hard rubber grips. Ruger old model single six single action revolvers. There are more 22 mag cylinders floating around out there and in that era they werent rollmarked or indicated anywhere what caliber they are. This is my old 22 six shooter, bought new around 1970, one owner. That say you cant go home and theres some truth to that, but sometimes you can come close. This is a scarce convertable om single six with a 4 34 barrel. Ruger single six single action revolver instruction manual in.