ruger 3 screw super single six .22

.22 L.R

July 02, 2013 17:40

I am not completely familiar with these revolvers so I need to ask this question. How do tell for absolute sure if a old 3 screw has been converted to the newer style? Is it the clicks, how many would the old have versus the new? Can the converted revolver be loaded by just opening the loading gate or does it have to be slightly cocked back like a traditional Colt. Any information given would be helpful.[?]

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  charliemeyer007

  July 02, 2013 18:39

  Look for the transfer bar between the hammer and the firing pin. I think if it has the new model improvements you can load it by opening the gate.

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  lcdrdanr

  July 02, 2013 20:01

  Old style loads like a SAA, place hammer in half cock and rotate cylinder.
  New style just open loading gate and cylinder will rotate
  
  Dan R

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  tsr1965

  July 03, 2013 01:44

  The New style upgrade, to the Old Model, does not let you load/unload by just opening the loading gate. You still have to pull the hammer back into "half cock" posistion.
  
  Like had been stated, if it has been upgraded, there will be a transfer bar between the hammer and frame, and the hammer will not have a flat cace, but will be notches for the transfer bar.
  
  Also, if it has not been changed over, it is only safe to carry with five loaded chamber's, and the hammer down on an empty chamber.
  
  Best

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  Ray Boone

  July 03, 2013 18:12

  Some years back Ruger had an offer to receive the 3 screw guns, factory change out the various parts involved but not altering the frame, then returning the gun and the removed parts, which could be replaced if desired for collectability, with a factory letter regarding the changeover, to the owner. You might check for the removed parts and the letter.

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