Ruger SIngle Six revolver

[furyous68]

My father-in-law is wanting to sell his Ruger Single Six. It's the convertible model w/ the extra cylinder in .22mag.

Any idea what these are worth in excellent used condition?

Thanks!

[TKM]

Age, box, papers, model, finish and grips?

Anything potentially special about it?

[Ron-Solo]

They are great revolvers, but not sure on value.

[damon1272]

$350-400 is what they are worth in good condition. If you would like I am selling one in .17 HMR so that you can have one in both flavors.

[furyous68]

LOL... I'll think about it.

It's pretty much in factory condition. He's rarely fired it, and never used the 22mag cylinder. I haven't seen it in a while... and can't remember the finish. It's not nickel plated or chrome or anything like that. I want to say it's blued/ black metal finish w/ wood grips. I'll verify.

[RandyD]

If you are a member on gunbroker.com, you can view the final price of closed auctions. Ruger Single Six revolvers have always been popular firearms, and their value increases if it is in good shape.

[Excaliburr]

I'll take it. Oops, I guess this is not the for sale section. Too bad you are too far away. Stainless or blued?

[12GAUGE]

Is it a 3 screw? Does it have the transfer bar?

[furyous68]

Is it a 3 screw? Does it have the transfer bar?

OK.. just got off the phone with him. Not sure what comes with it. It is a 3-screw, blued finish, 4.5" barrel (he said just under 5"). 22mag cylinder has never been used. It has the transfer bar.

He's having second thoughts on selling it though. He just bought an LC9 and is waiting for it to get out of jail. He wants to take the Single Six out shooting one more time (hasn't shot it in a long time) and see if he still likes shooting it. He is going to put a few 22mag rounds through it to see what it's like. He's owned it for a long time... this is not a newer model. My wife is 30, and I think he had it before she was born. He never throws anything away, so I bet he still has the manual & box. I'll check next time I go over to the house.

[dpop24]

If it has the transfer bar, it is the "new model" (first produced in 1973).

For comparison sake, I just bought a 98% stainless 6.5" with both cylinders and all the original equipment for $325 at my LGS. Based on that, I would say anywhere between $300-350 would be fair depending on condition.

Here's mine, shoots like a dream. Very accurate with just the stock sights. I'm nailing 2" and 3" spinner targets from 20 yards with a variety of subsonic and bulk ammo.

I will add that the .22WMR is FUUUUUUNNNN to shoot. I bet he won't be willing to part with it after putting a box of those through it.

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[r1ghtw1ng]

Just an FYI, Ruger recently came out with a Single Ten. Also the Hogue grips won't fit on the older model Single Six.

[frontseat767]

Agree on all here. Very nice shooter there dpop, I might add. Also, that Ruger will add the transfer bar free of charge (for safety reasons presumably) but that may negatively affect the resale value for aficianados for new model 1973+ guns. I am not an expert but I have read this.

[Furncliff]

My purchase of a convertible six was last year and in Colorado so I'm not sure what help it is to you, but... I bought mine to replace one I sold in 1967. Gun show purchase in April last year...$350. Newer model, but someone must have worked on the trigger it's really sweet and I did't mind paying a little too much for it (it probably should have been ~$325). The three screw model you describe are more desirable and with good condition might fetch $375-400. I'm not a huge Ruger fan but the Single six / Convertible six are GREAT single action guns.

[frontseat767]

Thanks Furncliff. I agree with you although I like many Rugers even though I only own one, a 44 mag. It's a 9 1/2 in cannon but most that size have to be. The .17 HMG's are getting more popular as well though the loads cost a little more but compared to shooting a 44 mag, we're comparing peanuts to coconuts. For .22 target sooting though, the Ruger sngl six lineup is much larger than Colt or S&W. And I happen to be a big fan of lots of choices.

[sk8804]

ill agree with the $3-350.00 range if its been taken care of.