Ruger Old Model Super Single-Six Convertible .22 LR / .22 WMR – 5½" – 1972

Ruger Old Model Super Single-Six Convertible .22 LR / .22 WMR – 5½" – 1972

Original Three-Screw | Unconverted Action | Blued Finish | Walnut Grips | Original Box & Extra Cylinder | Serial No. 61-10516

OVERVIEW

Offered here is an exceptional Ruger Old Model Super Single-Six Convertible, chambered in .22 Long Rifle and .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, featuring a 5½" barrel, traditional blued finish, smooth walnut grips, and the desirable original three-screw action.

Manufactured in 1972, this revolver represents Ruger's classic Old Model Single-Six design, produced before the introduction of the New Model transfer-bar safety system in 1973. These early revolvers have become increasingly appealing to collectors, particularly examples retaining their original, unconverted lockwork.

This example, serial number 61-10516, remains in its original unconverted configuration, retaining the traditional three-screw action. The revolver presents in excellent overall condition, with strong bluing, attractive walnut grips, and minimal visible signs of previous handling and slight holster wear on the barrel tip and ejector rod housing.

Adding considerably to its appeal is the accompanying original Ruger red-and-black factory box, along with the additional .22 WMR cylinder, factory instruction booklet, and red protective cylinder pouch.

A beautiful example of Ruger's early convertible rimfire revolvers, offering the desirable combination of original configuration, excellent condition, and period factory accessories.

SPECIFICATIONS & HIGHLIGHTS

Manufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Co.

Model: Old Model Super Single-Six Convertible

Serial Number: 61-10516

Calibers:.22 Long Rifle / .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire

Barrel Length: 5½"

Manufacture Date: 1972

Action: Single Action

Capacity: 6 Rounds per Cylinder

Frame: Original Three-Screw Configuration

Safety Configuration: Original Unconverted Action

Transfer Bar: NO

Finish: Blued

Sights: Adjustable Rear / Fixed Front

Grips: Smooth Walnut with Ruger Medallions

Condition: Excellent

Packaging: Original Ruger Factory Box with Paperwork and Extra Cylinder

CONDITION

This Ruger Old Model Super Single-Six Convertible remains in excellent overall condition for its age, retaining an attractive blued finish across the barrel, cylinder, and frame.

The metal surfaces present very nicely, with strong remaining bluing and minimal visible signs of previous use, handling and holstering. The smooth walnut grips display attractive natural grain and remain in excellent condition, retaining their Ruger medallions.

Importantly, this revolver retains its original unconverted three-screw action, an increasingly desirable feature among collectors of early Ruger single-action revolvers.

The additional .22 WMR cylinder is included, along with its red protective pouch.

The original red-and-black Ruger factory box is also present, showing visible exterior shelf wear, scuffing, and age-related handling marks. The interior packaging and accompanying paperwork further complement this well-preserved example.

Please review all photographs closely for the best representation of the revolver, accessories, and original box.

COLLECTOR NOTES

The Ruger Single-Six was introduced in 1953 and quickly established itself as one of America's most popular rimfire single-action revolvers. The later Super Single-Six offered adjustable sights, while convertible configurations provided the versatility of interchangeable .22 LR and .22 WMR cylinders.

In 1973, Ruger introduced the New Model Single-Six with a transfer-bar safety system. Many earlier Old Model revolvers were subsequently returned to Ruger for safety conversions, making examples retaining their original unconverted lockwork particularly appealing to collectors seeking the traditional factory configuration.

This 1972-production Super Single-Six represents the final era of the original three-screw design.

Its excellent condition, original action configuration, matching-era factory packaging, and included extra cylinder make it a particularly attractive example for Ruger enthusiasts and collectors of vintage American single-action revolvers.

INCLUDED

• Ruger Old Model Super Single-Six Convertible Revolver
• .22 Long Rifle Cylinder
• Additional .22 WMR Cylinder
• Original Ruger Red-and-Black Factory Box
• Factory Instruction Booklet
• Red Protective Cylinder Pouch

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