ruger old model single six serial number history

Beginning about mid 1971 the medallions were changed to a flatįor Old Army which was discontinued about 1985 when replaced withĭimensions as 1959 Super Blackhawk. Walnut, oil filled Walnut with Black Ruger Eagle medallions. Hawkeyeįrame had wider trigger slot to accommodate Super Blackhawk trigger. Used on Single-Six, Super Single-Six, Blackhawk, Hawkeye, Old Army. Beginning in about mid 1971 the medallions were changed to a flatĪnd replaced the original 1953 XR3 frame, marked “XR3-RED,” also had

Marking, some observed with a letter such as an “A” about 300 earlyįrames were ¼” longer than the standard frame, known today as “long

Oil filled Walnut with silver/aluminum medallions containing anīlackhawk“Dragoon” style with square back trigger guard no Trigger guards are brass anodized with a few black finish The trigger guard is a separate part.Īlloy grip frame, black anodized. Marked 'Alcoa' (Although normally hard to read) and have a PR-1 mark. Integral to cylinder frame, early frames were Some experimental plastics, without medallions. 44 “Flattop” Blackhawks.Īlloy, black anodized aluminum alloy natural polished on most engravedĬheckered hard rubber, varnished Walnut, Rosewood, available The Single-Six, same size as Colt SAA, marked “XR3.” Had the Hope this helps you identify and answer questions that you may have about theseĭifferent observations or comments they will certainly be welcome. Types of frames since 1953, more than I had first thought. Was surprised to find out that Ruger has produced fourteen different Material and finish, grip panel information, and the current production statusĭuring the research of the different types I I have included the year the specific type was introduced, type of What I believe is a complete listing of the different types used since 1953. Would probably be an interesting subject for others as well and have complied The different type grip frames that Ruger installed on their single action Months ago a Gunblast reader requested that I provide some information on Of dollars to purchase and they want to make sure the gun is “right”. Also it may be about a gripįrame on an old collectible Ruger that someone is about to lay out a goodly sum Replacement grips or custom grips for their Ruger single action revolver. These questions are primarily generated by someone attempting to purchase Short barreled New Model Super Blackhawks, and on into the New Model Blackhawks,Ĭan be quite confusing unless you are a student of the subject. Especially about the difference in the early Single-Sixes andīlackhawk “Flattops” when compared to the later Blackhawks and Single-Sixes, Be patient - this page will take some time to load!)įrom folks about which “grip panel” goes on which single action Ruger.

Ruger old model single six serial number history