The Single Six Hunter uses the "New Model" Single Six frame but is designed to accommodate a scope. It is available in a range of barrel lengths ranging from 4.6in (120mm) to 9.5in (240mm) and finished in either blued or stainless steel. 22 Long Rifle cartridge and the other the.
The "New Model" Single Six Convertible uses the same set-up as the standard "New Model" Single Six, however the Convertible is sold with two cylinders, one of which accepts the. The "New Model" Super Single Six is no longer in production as of April 2013, with other models of the Single Six becoming more popular. There are no other changes from other models. The same frame and action as the Single Six, combined with the transfer bar of the "New Model" the Super Single Six features adjustable sights. Released in 1973 and, as mentioned above, featuring a transfer bar mechanism the "New Model" Single Six is considered an improvment on the Single Six design, replacing it in production lines and forming the basis of other Single Six models. The Single Six, although replaced by the Blackhawk and its varients in terms of usage in Westerns, remains in production and has gone through a couple of transformations: Cylinders that are sold with these versions are engraved with the final three digits on the serial number, and should only be shot from that specific gun. 'Convertible' Single Sixes have been made by Ruger, allowing one Single Six to shoot both the. 22 Long Rifle cartridge, but is also chambered to shoot the. Upon its release the Single Six shot the. The Single Six is finished in either Blued or Stainless Steel.Īll versions of the Single Six use a six-shot cylinder. The transfer-bar prevents the hammer striking a cartridge without the trigger being pulled, hence preventing accidental firing.Īvaliable barrel lengths are 4.625in (117mm), 5.5in (140mm), 6.5in (165mm), 7.5in (190mm) and 9.5in (241mm). In 1973 the 'New Model' Single Six was released, featuring a transfer bar mechanism. Being a single action, prior to 1973 atleast, the Single Six couldn't be safely used with all six chambers loaded for fear of accidental discharge. The Ruger Single Six was designed as a single action revolver, a novelty in the 1950's with the main single action revolver, the Colt Single Action Army, going out of production before the Second World War. 3.1.2 "New Model" Single Six Convertible.
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