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Rarety ?? , Custom?? Any ideas
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 9:19 pm
by Rugerelk hunter
I bought a Ruger single six, serial number puts it in the super single six category. Letters from Ruger as a super single six. I can't figure this out. Appears completely Factor. Ruger roll mark with Ruger emblem had to be rolled in from factory or copyright could have cost someone a pretty penny if the got cought. Barrel length is 4 5/8" . Any ideas about it & any idea what it might be worth. Didn't want to show serial number for everything hitting internet without finding any information. If anyone has any information please email me at
lgreerhunt@gmail.com
Re: Rarety ?? , Custom?? Any ideas
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:17 pm
by rpm enterprises
What does the factory letter state what barrel it was shipped with.
Re: Rarety ?? , Custom?? Any ideas
Posted: Tue Mar 14, 2023 10:57 pm
by Ruger8r
.32 CNP same as .32 Long. I've seen some convincing marks that aren't factory. I suppose the barrel could have been punched out for a custom cylinder. But others who know a lot more can illuminate.
FYI, this belongs in the early single six section as it is an old model, three screw revolver frame.
When was it shipped? It would also be interesting to know where you found it. The SN may be key to an assessment. Very interesting.
Re: Rarety ?? , Custom?? Any ideas
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 5:31 am
by chet15
It would really help if a serial number was provided.
Chet15
Re: Rarety ?? , Custom?? Any ideas
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:37 am
by johncdougan
Hello rugerelk hunter,
This revolver appears to be built on a flat-top cylinder frame. PM the serial number to Chad and see what he comes up with.
regards, john
Re: Rarety ?? , Custom?? Any ideas
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 11:56 am
by gunman42782
Well, I can honestly say I have never seen one like it!
Re: Rarety ?? , Custom?? Any ideas
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 12:54 pm
by Rugerelk hunter
Serial number 512288. Sorry that I posted in wrong section. Here is the letter. Any help would be appreciated.
Re: Rarety ?? , Custom?? Any ideas
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 1:25 pm
by Ruger8r
The SN indicates 1965 production.
SC6 is 6.5 inch so it was either shipped wrong, the barrel was replaced or it was cut back. Looks cut back to me and the front sight is wrong.
Re: Rarety ?? , Custom?? Any ideas
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 7:43 pm
by Rugerelk hunter
johncdougan wrote: ↑Wed Mar 15, 2023 6:37 am
Hello rugerelk hunter,
This revolver appears to be built on a flat-top cylinder frame. PM the serial number to Chad and see what he comes up with.
regards, john. Thanks for the kind reply . Now who is Chad.
Re: Rarety ?? , Custom?? Any ideas
Posted: Wed Mar 15, 2023 8:09 pm
by Ruger8r
Chet15 (Chad) posted here earlier so he will see the SN but that detail may be mute.
Did a search. This was a fairly common conversion - the Single Six cylinder would easily handle the.32 long when re-bored. Re-bore the barrel, relocate the FP and Bob's yer uncle. In this case the barrel was also shortened. So, it's a Ruger Single Six - only the caliber was re-marked.
As far as value goes, that's hard to say. The conversion probably cost about $150 back in the day but, like most custom work, it was not value added. In fact it was the opposite. If it was a well known Smith maybe some sizzle there. Check under the ejector rod housing for a signature.
Kinda neat though. Ruger started making the SS in .32HR in 1985.