Ruger Old Model Single Six...Worth the price?

FunGramps · February 10, 2021, 05:59 PM

I'm looking at a Ruger Old Model Single Six .22LR, 3-Screw old model with a 5.5" barrel. It's in excellent condition, nearly as new, but without the box. They want $500.00 for it.
It's not the old flat gate, must be a bit newer.
What do you think about the price in these COVID times?
Thanks!

DaleA · February 10, 2021, 07:13 PM

IMhO that's a good price. But I'm a Ruger fan. Here's some information that's free and worth the price.

$400
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/891712984

$500
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/891275729

$800
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/886638913

Pahoo · February 10, 2021, 07:33 PM

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What do you think about the price in these COVID times?

A bigger factor, is the political climate. I too am a Ruger fan and the price seems a bit higher than normal. Also. I suspect you are dealing with a dealer or internet seller. In my neck of the woods, folks are buying up anything they can and paying inflated prices not only on firearms but on ammo. If you feel you can afford it, buy it and hang on to it. ......

Good Luck and;
Be Safe !!!

FunGramps · February 10, 2021, 07:42 PM

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Originally Posted by DaleA

IMhO that's a good price. But I'm a Ruger fan. Here's some information that's free and worth the price.

$400
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/891712984

$500
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/891275729

$800
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/886638913

Wow, the limited edition SS model is sharp looking! I'd have make that one a safe queen.

**Aguila Blanca** · February 10, 2021, 08:17 PM

For some people, the 3-screw version is worth a significant premium. I think that's a fair price.

Armybrat · February 12, 2021, 01:00 PM

I think so too.
Bought mine new in 1959.
After untold thousands of rounds it still shoots better than I do and locks up tight.

**44 AMP** · February 12, 2021, 01:45 PM

Being old, and cheap, and still refusing to accept I should pay "panic" prices, I think its too much money.

Of course, that opinion is tempered with the fact that I have had a Super Single Six convertible, since 1983.

I guess the magnum cylinder is a plus, I never use it. For me, the thing that puts my gun ahead of a regular Single Six is the adjustable sights. The New Model lockwork doesn't hurt, I like it and all my other Ruger SA's are new model guns. I've had 3 screw Rugers and while they are fine guns I don't see them as any better than the new model guns in any way, and the old models are limited to 5 rnd carry for safety.

I'm not, and won't be one of the guys who files on sights to match point of aim with point of impact. As a handloader I "adjust" my ammo to the gun, when possible. With a rimfire, its not possible, and your choices are mod the fixed sight gun, or try different ammo until you find a brand that hits where you hold. And, with today's current lack of ammo supply variety, that's tough.

OR, you avoid this problem entirely by using a gun with adjustable sights.

If you want that OM Ruger because you want that OM Ruger, fine, people collect them, pay the collector's price.

I don't collect them and I'm not going to pay what I consider an overinflated price.

Hawg · February 12, 2021, 02:30 PM

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Originally Posted by 44 AMP

The New Model lockwork doesn't hurt,

The new model lock work is the reason I won't own any Ruger SA centerfires.

Pahoo · February 12, 2021, 03:27 PM

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Being old, and cheap, and still refusing to accept I should pay "panic" prices, I think its too much money.

Not old; ..... Vintage
Cheap; ...... Because I am a Conservative

Panic buying, again, is going to hurt all firearms owners.

Be Safe !!!

FunGramps · February 12, 2021, 08:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Armybrat

I think so too.
Bought mine new in 1959.
After untold thousands of rounds it still shoots better than I do and locks up tight.

You've kept that in amazing condition. Very nice.

**44 AMP** · February 13, 2021, 01:18 AM

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The new model lock work is the reason I won't own any Ruger SA centerfires.

Just curious, is it because they don't work like a COLT? Or do you have other reasons?

Hawg · February 13, 2021, 03:15 AM

I grew up with Colt single actions so yeah the lock work bugs the hell out of me. I can deal with it on a .22 but not the center fires.

stinkeypete · February 13, 2021, 07:41 AM

I would save my money and keep an eye out for any single-six in .32 H&R or a single-seven in .327 Federal Mag. Loaded at Ruger Only “just subsonic” loads, you have something special.

If you really need a single six .22, that seems a fair price to me.

Pahoo · February 13, 2021, 11:20 AM

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Just curious, is it because they don't work like a COLT? Or do you have other reasons?

Not a big deal but yes, I like the sound and feel of the C.O.L.T. clicks. ....

Be Safe !!!

mehavey · February 13, 2021, 02:56 PM

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I like the sound and feel of the C.O.L.T. clicks. ....

And what's the sound of a 2-click Colt ?

"C - "Z"

FunGramps · February 13, 2021, 06:51 PM

Thanks everyone. I ultimately ditched the SA thinking, and bought a minty High Standard (H&R) 922 nine-shot DA...1950 vintage. I've got photos in another revolver thread.

hdbiker · February 16, 2021, 01:19 PM

That's a good price for a 3 screw in nice condition, buy it. WARNING, don't send it to Ruger for anything, they'll convert it and send the old parts back with the gun !!! hdbiker

February 10, 2021, 05:59 PM	#1
FunGramps Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2018 Location: Leftern Washington Posts: 240	Ruger Old Model Single Six...Worth the price? I'm looking at a Ruger Old Model Single Six .22LR, 3-Screw old model with a 5.5" barrel. It's in excellent condition, nearly as new, but without the box. They want $500.00 for it. It's not the old flat gate, must be a bit newer. What do you think about the price in these COVID times? Thanks!

February 10, 2021, 08:17 PM	#5
Aguila Blanca Staff Join Date: September 25, 2008 Location: CONUS Posts: 18,468	For some people, the 3-screw version is worth a significant premium. I think that's a fair price. __________________ NRA Life Member / Certified Instructor NRA Chief RSO / CMP RSO 1911 Certified Armorer Jeepaholic

February 12, 2021, 01:45 PM	#7
44 AMP Staff Join Date: March 11, 2006 Location: Upper US Posts: 28,846	Being old, and cheap, and still refusing to accept I should pay "panic" prices, I think its too much money. Of course, that opinion is tempered with the fact that I have had a Super Single Six convertible, since 1983. I guess the magnum cylinder is a plus, I never use it. For me, the thing that puts my gun ahead of a regular Single Six is the adjustable sights. The New Model lockwork doesn't hurt, I like it and all my other Ruger SA's are new model guns. I've had 3 screw Rugers and while they are fine guns I don't see them as any better than the new model guns in any way, and the old models are limited to 5 rnd carry for safety. I'm not, and won't be one of the guys who files on sights to match point of aim with point of impact. As a handloader I "adjust" my ammo to the gun, when possible. With a rimfire, its not possible, and your choices are mod the fixed sight gun, or try different ammo until you find a brand that hits where you hold. And, with today's current lack of ammo supply variety, that's tough. OR, you avoid this problem entirely by using a gun with adjustable sights. If you want that OM Ruger because you want that OM Ruger, fine, people collect them, pay the collector's price. I don't collect them and I'm not going to pay what I consider an overinflated price. __________________ All else being equal (and it almost never is) bigger bullets tend to work better.

February 13, 2021, 07:41 AM	#13
stinkeypete Senior Member Join Date: July 22, 2010 Location: Madison, Wisconsin Posts: 1,293	I would save my money and keep an eye out for any single-six in .32 H&R or a single-seven in .327 Federal Mag. Loaded at Ruger Only “just subsonic” loads, you have something special. If you really need a single six .22, that seems a fair price to me. __________________ My book "The Pheasant Hunter's Action Adventure Cookbook" is now on Amazon. Tall tales, hunting tips, butchering from bird to the freezer, and recipes.

February 13, 2021, 06:51 PM	#16
FunGramps Senior Member Join Date: September 27, 2018 Location: Leftern Washington Posts: 240	Thanks everyone. I ultimately ditched the SA thinking, and bought a minty High Standard (H&R) 922 nine-shot DA...1950 vintage. I've got photos in another revolver thread. __________________ Finding a wise liberal is as easy as inventing perpetual motion.

February 10, 2021, 07:13 PM	#2
DaleA Senior Member Join Date: September 12, 2002 Location: Twin Cities, MN Posts: 5,313	IMhO that's a good price. But I'm a Ruger fan. Here's some information that's free and worth the price. $400 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/891712984 $500 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/891275729 $800 https://www.gunbroker.com/item/886638913

February 13, 2021, 03:15 AM	#12
Hawg Senior Member Join Date: September 8, 2007 Location: Mississippi Posts: 16,190	I grew up with Colt single actions so yeah the lock work bugs the hell out of me. I can deal with it on a .22 but not the center fires.

February 16, 2021, 01:19 PM	#17
hdbiker Senior Member Join Date: December 19, 2012 Posts: 297	That's a good price for a 3 screw in nice condition, buy it. WARNING, don't send it to Ruger for anything, they'll convert it and send the old parts back with the gun !!! hdbiker Last edited by hdbiker; February 16, 2021 at 01:23 PM. Reason: added a warning