RUGER NEW SINGLE SIX

Overview

Ruger New Model Single-Six .22 Caliber - Rare 9.5" Barrel (1978)Up for sale is a classic piece of American rimfire history: a 1978 Ruger New Model Single-Six featuring the highly sought-after and uncommon 9.5-inch barrel. Known for their over-built durability and excellent accuracy, the long-barreled Single-Six models are fantastic for small game hunting, target shooting, and plinking. This specific revolver showcases honest field wear, making it a perfect, worry-free shooter with plenty of vintage character.Key Specifications & FeaturesManufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Co. (Southport, Conn. U.S.A.)Model: New Model Single-SixYear of Manufacture: 1978Action: Single-Action (Features Ruger's modern transfer-bar safety mechanism, allowing it to be safely carried with all six chambers loaded).Barrel Length: 9.5 inches (offers an exceptionally long sight radius for improved accuracy).Finish: Blued steel barrel and cylinder with a black anodized aluminum alloy grip frame.Sights: Fully adjustable rear target sight paired with a ramp front sight.Grips: Factory original smooth wood grips featuring silver Ruger eagle medallions.Condition ReportMetalwork: This revolver exhibits the honest, authentic wear of a dedicated field gun. The bluing on the barrel and cylinder shows thinning and holster wear on the high edges. As seen in IMG_3472.jpg, the black finish on the alloy grip frame has significantly worn, displaying a distinct brownish/brassy patina. The hammer also shows some natural surface freckling. All factory roll marks, including the barrel stampings shown in IMG_3471.jpg, remain fully legible.Wood/Grips: The wood grips remain structurally solid with one major cracks in the corner on the grip but does not effect its use. No splits but they do display typical field wear, including scratches, compressions, and handling marks.Mechanics: Ruger Single-Sixes are famously rugged. While cosmetically worn, the mechanics on these models are robust. The transfer bar is intact, and the cylinder lockup functions as designed by Ruger's durable action.Why the buy this Ruger 9.5" Single-Six?While most Single-Sixes are found with 4.62", 5.5", or 6.5" barrels, the 9.5" variant is much less common and highly prized by shooters looking to maximize the ballistic performance and sight radius of rimfire cartridges. This 1978 example is not a safe queen-it is a purpose-built, field-ready workhorse that you won't have to feel guilty about holstering and taking into the woods.