The last report we saw was that only two of them have been identified, SR #’s 500021. It is believed that up to 300 revolvers were shipped prior to the discovery. It has been determined that there were at least three different 'D's used. Ruger decided to mark (stamp) them with a 'D' prefix. Thus there were over 5,000 Single Six revolvers with duplicate serial numbers. Then in Mid 1968 when Ruger reached 499999 in their fixed sight Single Six, they continued serial numbering to 505140.
“D” Duplicate Serial Numbered Old Model Ruger Single Six The Super Single Six was introduced in November 1964 with a reserved Single Six serial block beginning with 500000. There is no original box it is in the Ruger replacement box used to ship the revolvers after they were converted. We estimate there is over 95% original finish. It has been factory converted with the hammer block safety and the original parts are included. Mechanically smooth and tight with an excellent bore and chambers. There is a faint turn line on both cylinders. There is holster wear on the left side of the barrel muzzle, on the ejector rod housing, the ejector rod button and the sharp edges of the front of the magnum cylinder. I am confused by the Ruger website production history page because I am told by the seller that it is caliber.22 long rifle but I don't see that number included there. I am a newbie, planning to purchase an old model Single Six, serial no. Also, within a model family the same serial number prefix may be used to produce a variety of different models, all in the same block of serial numbers. There are occasions when blocks of serial numbers have been manufactured out of sequence, sometimes years later. This example has some small dings on the ejector tube, the trigger guard, the left side of the frame to the rear of the cylinder, the magnum cylinder, a couple of marks on the LR cylinder and the butt of grip frame.ġ7 rows Ruger does not necessarily produce firearms in serial number order.
It has the XR3-RED grip frame and walnut grip panels with some minor handling marks.
The Old Model Single Six was manufactured from 1962 to 1972. Rare Duplicate “D” Prefix Ruger Old Model Single Six Convertible, Mfgr’d 1968 This auction is for a Ruger Old Model Single Six Convertible.22 Cal., Mfgr’d 1968 and has a rare Duplicate (“D” Prefix) serial number (SR # D504957).
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