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  • 200Apples
    -DVC- Mojave Lever Crew
    CGN Contributor - Lifetime
    • Dec 2011
    • 7217

    And I occur with our esteemed colleagues Ernie and Preston. I do indeed.


    Until bbman can reply, if I may, that looks to be a wonderful old .22 rimfire Single Six; a three-screw from the very early '60s if not mid-to-late '50s. Sure has that much-holstered look.

    I have one of those and it too is a peach. The ultimate plinker. Accurate as well. Great whirlinpopper to compliment my 39A.

    Notice the top strap on that Single Six and how it resembles the Peacemaker (but overlook the rear sight blade), unlike the Super Single Sixes (mostly convertibles) that have the New Frontier -style top strap and ears on either side of the rear sight to contain windage calibration when set to extreme elevation (distance).

    The ears on the thicker top strap are also what differentiate the older, original Blackhawk "flat top" (no ears on each side of the rear sight location) from the later 3-screw Old Models. Too, the flat tops had a slightly smaller cylinder window than does the later Blackhawks. Same goes for the Vaquero/NewVaquero, with the latter being the smaller frame version.

    blah blah blah
    .
    "Get a proper holster, and go hot. The End." - SplitHoof

    NRA Lifetime | Avatar courtesy Elon Musk's Twitter User SomthingWicked

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    • bigbossman
      I need a LIFE!!
      • Dec 2012
      • 10756

      Originally posted by 200Apples
      Until bbman can reply, if I may, that looks to be a wonderful old .22 rimfire Single Six; a three-screw from the very early '60s if not mid-to-late '50s. Sure has that much-holstered look.
      Yup - Single Six 4 click 3 screw, from the early 60's. It's a convertible as well. It came with a .22 LR cylinder, but I happened to have a .22 Mag cylinder in the bunker that actually fits and functions.

      Much holstered - yeah. that's why it was so cheap!! I already have two and didn't need another - but at $250 I couldn't leave it there. Besides - it has a longer barrel, so it's different!
      Always looking for vintage Winchester and Marlin lever action rifles. Looking to sell? Know of one for sale? Drop me a line!

      "Give a conservative a pile of bricks and you get a beautiful city. Give a leftist a city and you get a pile of bricks."

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      • golfish
        I need a LIFE!!
        • Mar 2013
        • 10013

        Nice find brother
        It takes a lot of balls to play golf the way I do.
        Happiness is a warm gun.

        MLC, First 3

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        • bigbossman
          I need a LIFE!!
          • Dec 2012
          • 10756

          Originally posted by golfish
          Nice find brother
          Thank you. I figured for about the price of one of those new budget Wranglers or Rough Riders, a piece of old school quality iron was a no-brainer.

          I just finished taking it apart, and it is pretty crusty. Obviously it hasn't been cleaned in quite some time, but the good news is that it is going to be a lot prettier than when I found it. I'll take some "after" pics when I'm done, but I think it is going to shine up nicely. The bore is bright and shiny, and the timing is good.

          My guess is that it was a left-over after someone died, and the "estate" just dropped it off to get what they could. Had someone bothered to clean it up just a bit, it would have presented much nicer and likely would have been gone before I saw it.
          Always looking for vintage Winchester and Marlin lever action rifles. Looking to sell? Know of one for sale? Drop me a line!

          "Give a conservative a pile of bricks and you get a beautiful city. Give a leftist a city and you get a pile of bricks."

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          • golfish
            I need a LIFE!!
            • Mar 2013
            • 10013

            Originally posted by bigbossman
            Thank you. I figured for about the price of one of those new budget Wranglers or Rough Riders, a piece of old school quality iron was a no-brainer.
            Oh yeah, a much much better gun for the money. You guys have all the fun in free states.


            Apples has forgotten more about Ruger single actions guns than I'll ever know. I kind of rely on him for anything Ruger and Marlin. He spends 25hrs a day doing research on them, Ford trucks and anything small travel trailer.
            It takes a lot of balls to play golf the way I do.
            Happiness is a warm gun.

            MLC, First 3

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            • bigbossman
              I need a LIFE!!
              • Dec 2012
              • 10756

              And.... proof that God loves me and wants me to be happy. I went to a gun show on Saturday, and fished this out of a bargain bin for $10. I now have a holster for my newly acquired Ruger Singe-Six:

              Always looking for vintage Winchester and Marlin lever action rifles. Looking to sell? Know of one for sale? Drop me a line!

              "Give a conservative a pile of bricks and you get a beautiful city. Give a leftist a city and you get a pile of bricks."

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              • Killer Bee
                Senior Member
                • Feb 2010
                • 2180

                nice little stainless .357 pair for someone?



                Rossi
                1892 (R92) Stainless 16" Trapper
                357
                San Luis Obispo and possible roadtrip
                $750 with goodies
                Sure - you pay shipping



                Ruger
                Blackhawk 4 5/8" Stainless
                .357
                San Luis Obispo and possible roadtrip
                $600
                Sure - you pay shipping
                I started out with nothing - and I still have most of it

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                • 200Apples
                  -DVC- Mojave Lever Crew
                  CGN Contributor - Lifetime
                  • Dec 2011
                  • 7217

                  Agh! That S&W 617 4"! *swo0n*


                  And, gee whiz! You found a great old holster for your new old whirlinpopper!

                  Congrats!
                  .
                  "Get a proper holster, and go hot. The End." - SplitHoof

                  NRA Lifetime | Avatar courtesy Elon Musk's Twitter User SomthingWicked

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                  • bigbossman
                    I need a LIFE!!
                    • Dec 2012
                    • 10756

                    Originally posted by 200Apples
                    Agh! That S&W 617 4"! *swo0n*


                    And, gee whiz! You found a great old holster for your new old whirlinpopper!

                    Congrats!
                    It gets better.... after I found that holster, I came across a full rig that actually fit me for 20 bucks. It's a little rough and so I'm conditioning it now but when it's done I'll post some pics.

                    Also, the single six cleaned up really well, and I'm refinishing the stocks. If there is interest I'll post pics of that as well.

                    One more thing, the pistol has an XR3 grip frame so 1962 or earlier I presume ?
                    Always looking for vintage Winchester and Marlin lever action rifles. Looking to sell? Know of one for sale? Drop me a line!

                    "Give a conservative a pile of bricks and you get a beautiful city. Give a leftist a city and you get a pile of bricks."

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                    • Preston-CLB
                      Veteran Member
                      • Apr 2018
                      • 3303

                      If there is interest I'll post pics of that as well.
                      Yes, please! Always fun to see handiwork and a nice 'chooter!
                      -P
                      ? "If you want nice fresh oats, you have to pay a fair price. If you are satisfied with oats that have already been through the horse, well, that comes a little cheaper."

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                      • 200Apples
                        -DVC- Mojave Lever Crew
                        CGN Contributor - Lifetime
                        • Dec 2011
                        • 7217

                        Originally posted by bigbossman

                        It gets better.... after I found that holster, I came across a full rig that actually fit me for 20 bucks. It's a little rough and so I'm conditioning it now but when it's done I'll post some pics.

                        Also, the single six cleaned up really well, and I'm refinishing the stocks. If there is interest I'll post pics of that as well.

                        pics or it didn't happen!


                        One more thing, the pistol has an XR3 grip frame so 1962 or earlier I presume ?

                        I would assume you presume correctly, for I am not! an expert, only an enthusiast.

                        .
                        "Get a proper holster, and go hot. The End." - SplitHoof

                        NRA Lifetime | Avatar courtesy Elon Musk's Twitter User SomthingWicked

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                        • Spyder
                          CGN Contributor
                          • Mar 2008
                          • 16707

                          Originally posted by Killer Bee
                          nice little stainless .357 pair for someone?



                          Rossi
                          1892 (R92) Stainless 16" Trapper
                          357
                          San Luis Obispo and possible roadtrip
                          $750 with goodies
                          Sure - you pay shipping



                          Ruger
                          Blackhawk 4 5/8" Stainless
                          .357
                          San Luis Obispo and possible roadtrip
                          $600
                          Sure - you pay shipping
                          I've got a very similar pair, 'cept I believe my rifle is a bit longer barrel. I like that, since I'm a giant and 16" looks like a toy in my hands.

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                          • bigbossman
                            I need a LIFE!!
                            • Dec 2012
                            • 10756

                            Originally posted by 200Apples
                            pics or it didn't happen!
                            OK - since you asked

                            The gun, as I found it:



                            The gun, cleaned, oiled, and ready to rock:










                            And now.... the $20 rig I found at the gun show:







                            Always looking for vintage Winchester and Marlin lever action rifles. Looking to sell? Know of one for sale? Drop me a line!

                            "Give a conservative a pile of bricks and you get a beautiful city. Give a leftist a city and you get a pile of bricks."

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                            • BOBGBA
                              CGN/CGSSA Contributor
                              CGN Contributor
                              • Sep 2010
                              • 2293

                              Man oh man, that rig is f-rig-gin awesome.

                              You stole that thing, did you get the guys wallet full of cash while you were at it?
                              God Bless America - My iTrader rating - https://www.calguns.net/forum/market...2-transactions

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                              • bigbossman
                                I need a LIFE!!
                                • Dec 2012
                                • 10756

                                Originally posted by BOBGBA
                                Man oh man, that rig is f-rig-gin awesome.

                                You stole that thing, did you get the guys wallet full of cash while you were at it?


                                When I found it it was stiff as a board, and I could barely bend it enough to trial fit it. Kudos to Horsewright (where has he been, anyway?) for turning me on to Leather Honey. I worked that into the leather liberally and let it sit for a full day before buffing it out. It made the leather much more pliable, and gave it that rich honey-brown color.

                                The sad thing was that the vendor had the exact holster in black, sans belt, for $10. I bought that as well, but I really wish he had the belt for it - it would have made a nice pairing!

                                Black holster:

                                Last edited by bigbossman; 05-01-2023, 9:08 AM.
                                Always looking for vintage Winchester and Marlin lever action rifles. Looking to sell? Know of one for sale? Drop me a line!

                                "Give a conservative a pile of bricks and you get a beautiful city. Give a leftist a city and you get a pile of bricks."

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