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Single-Six by Ruger

Photo: Mike Cumpston — Public domain · via Wikimedia Commons

Technical Specifications

Type Single action
Country of origin United States
Manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Designer Sturm, Ruger
Designed 1953 (Old Model) · 1973 (New Model)
Produced 1953–1973 (Old Model) · 1973–present (New Model)
No. built Over 700,000 (Old Model) · Over 1,057,000 (New Model, as of 1993)
Variants Old Model, New Model
Unit cost $534-754 (MSRP)
Cartridge .22 LR, .22 WMR, .17 HMR, .32 H&R Magnum
Barrel 6-groove
Action Single-action revolver
Feed 6-round cylinder

Data from Ruger Single-Six (Wikipedia, 2026-09-22). Text licensed under CC BY-SA. Image: Public domain — Mike Cumpston.

Compatible Calibers (3)

.22 Long
Pistol
Bullet: 5.6mm
Case: 15.0mm
.22 Long
.22 LR
Pistol
Bullet: 5.7mm
Case: 15.12mm
.22 Long Rifle
.22 Short
Pistol
Bullet: 5.6mm
Case: 12.7mm
.22 Short

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