Cylinders that are sold with these versions are engraved with the final three digits on the serial number, and should only be shot from that specific gun. 'Convertible' Single Sixes have been made by Ruger, allowing one Single Six to shoot both the. 22 Long Rifle cartridge, but is also chambered to shoot the. Upon its release the Single Six shot the. The Single Six is finished in either Blued or Stainless Steel.Īll versions of the Single Six use a six-shot cylinder. The transfer-bar prevents the hammer striking a cartridge without the trigger being pulled, hence preventing accidental firing.Īvaliable barrel lengths are 4.625in (117mm), 5.5in (140mm), 6.5in (165mm), 7.5in (190mm) and 9.5in (241mm). In 1973 the 'New Model' Single Six was released, featuring a transfer bar mechanism. Being a single action, prior to 1973 atleast, the Single Six couldn't be safely used with all six chambers loaded for fear of accidental discharge.
The Ruger Single Six was designed as a single action revolver, a novelty in the 1950's with the main single action revolver, the Colt Single Action Army, going out of production before the Second World War.
