Ruger single six ?

dav1965

November 07, 2011 11:34

I have a 22 single six revolver with the serial number 508157. I was wondering if it was made in 1954 and if it is a xr3 frame. How can you tell it from another frame? Thanks David

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  Spider7115

  November 07, 2011 11:52

  Yes, it would be an XR3 frame if made in 1954 but your serial number is too high for that year. Are you sure about the number? I'm showing your number as a Super Single Six made in 1965.
  
  Is the grip frame stamped "XR3" or "XR3 RED" under the grips?
  
  This website shows all Ruger grip frames from 1953 to present:
  
  http://www.gunblast.com/Hamm_Ruger-SA-GripFrames.htm

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  dav1965

  November 07, 2011 12:12

  Im sure about the number i probably looked at the site wrong. Thanks again.

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  ruger41

  November 07, 2011 13:46

  dave you may also want to get a copy of the Nov/Dec issue of American Handgunner. They have a interesting article on Ruger Single Actions from the 1950's to early '60's. You can also just read the internet copy but I kinda like the paper versions.
  http://fmgpublications.ipaperus.com/FMGPublications/AmericanHandgunner/AHND11/

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  dav1965

  November 07, 2011 15:09

  Thanks

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