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Last week I picked up a nice three screw Single Six, the version with adjustable sights. 5 1/2' barrel. I would like to determine when it was made. SN is 5421XX. According to the information on the Ruger website, SN 187367 was the first SN produced in 1962. The next data point is SN 20-00001 in 1969. Nothing in between. Does anybody have some slightly more detailed information about when my 'new' Single Six was made?
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 8:56 pm |
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Location: Illinois | I think 'adjustable sights' = Super Single Six.
Super Single-Six Revolver
(Manufactured from 1964 to 1972)
Caliber: .22 LR
Beginning Serial Number: Years of Production:
500001 1964
502608 1965
517860 1966
528826 1967
547679 1968
566735 1969
60-13852 1970
60-52410 1971
60-81278 1972
http://www.ruger.com/service/productHistory.html#
http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=73513
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:29 pm |
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I thought Super meant it came with two cylinders. This one only has the 22LR cylinder, but I suppose a Mag cylinder may have existed at some time. Anyhow, it does have adjustable sights, and your information seems a bit more in the ball park.
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Posted: Thu Nov 03, 2011 9:33 pm |
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Location: People's Republik of Kalifornia | 2 cylinders = Convertible, I think Absolutely correct. They have an X on the end of the catalog # to indicate 'Extra Cylinder'. Both Single Sixes and Super SSs came in convertible models.
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 1:34 am |
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I thought Super meant it came with two cylinders. This one only has the 22LR cylinder, but I suppose a Mag cylinder may have existed at some time. Anyhow, it does have adjustable sights, and your information seems a bit more in the ball park.
Thanks Hi Driftwood, The Supers were in a separate serial number range. which are on a different page from the one that you looked at. I wouldn't mind finding one. Was it a good price?
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 2:48 pm |
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Location: Vinton, VA | The Super Single-Six Old Models had the following model numbers:
SC4
SC5
SC6
The 'S' ment Super. The 'C' meant convertible and the 4,5,6 meant 4 5/8 in. bl.,5 1/2 in. bl., 6 1/2 in. bl. All Super Single Sixes were Convertibles except for one or more of the Factory Plated guns that was sold to employees.
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Posted: Fri Nov 04, 2011 3:18 pm |
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Location: People's Republik of Kalifornia | OMG. street, thanks for correcting me. My head was stuck in Single Six Model #s. I hate to pass on bad info!
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Ruger Mark Ii Rifle Serial Numbers
Posted: Sat Nov 05, 2011 1:44 pm |
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Location: Star Valley, WY | The SC4's are SCARCE! Around 200 made and they were not cataloged.
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Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 12:59 am |
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Location: Desert Southwest | Thanks for getting me looking.
Makes my Old Model Single-Six 5 1/2' (20-218XX) a circa 1969 standard model covertable (although it only had the 22MAG cylinder with it when I bought it even though it's in mint condition).
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Ruger Mk Ii Serial Number Dates
Posted: Sun Nov 06, 2011 10:02 pm |
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Location: Vinton, VA | Thanks for getting me looking.
Makes my Old Model Single-Six 5 1/2' (20-218XX) a circa 1969 standard model covertable (although it only had the 22MAG cylinder with it when I bought it even though it's in mint condition). Some of those Old Model Single-Sixes with the 20 and 21 prefix with the 5 1/2 in. bl. were single cylinder guns. But they were .22 only. Not .22 Mag only. After Ruger started making the convertibles in late 1959 or 1960, not real sure of the date, almost all Single-Sixes were convertibles. They made a few 6 1/2 in. bl. guns in .22 Mag. only and they made a few 5 1/2 in bl. guns in .22 only. Anyone having a 5 1/2 in bl. Single-Six with only a .22 cylinder, needs to call Ruger to get a letter. You will find a lot of guns with only the .22 cylinder but most of them are missing the Mag. cylinder. So far all Old Model Single-Sixes with 4 5/8 in. bl. and 9 1/2 bl. will be a convertible.
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Posted: Mon Nov 07, 2011 11:16 pm |
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Location: Mesa, AZ | The SC4's are SCARCE! Around 200 made and they were not cataloged.
flatgate I've been offered a 'non cataloged' Security Six. Does someone mind telling me what that means. I have a guess but would like to make sure. Thanks
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Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 12:09 am |
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Location: People's Republik of Kalifornia | The SC4's are SCARCE! Around 200 made and they were not cataloged.
flatgate I've been offered a 'non cataloged' Security Six. Does someone mind telling me what that means. I have a guess but would like to make sure. Thanks Guns that got out the door in a configuration that ws not shown or listed in the catalog and usually in very small quantities. The SC4's mentioned by flatgate were 'non cataloged'. They turn into great collectibles. What's the details on it, unusual barrel length?
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Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 5:27 am |
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I've been offered a 'non cataloged' Security Six. Does someone mind telling me what that means. I have a guess but would like to make sure.
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Sure! It means a Double Action Ruger Revolver in such a configuration that it does NOT match anything shown in the catalogs. Now, is it a 'Ruger Made' configuration or was it done after it was shipped from the Factory? flatgate
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Posted: Tue Nov 08, 2011 10:39 am |
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I've been offered a 'non cataloged' Security Six. Does someone mind telling me what that means. I have a guess but would like to make sure.
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Sure! It means a Double Action Ruger Revolver in such a configuration that it does NOT match anything shown in the catalogs. Now, is it a 'Ruger Made' configuration or was it done after it was shipped from the Factory? flatgate Thanks Flatgate. For you and Hondo44, please forgive me in saying at this time I have two questions for the gentleman that I am awaiting a return phone call on. Depending on his answers, I'm either buying it or passing. At that time, one way or the other I'll give details. All I really want to say at this time it is a 100% NIB factory made with either 5 or 6 known. I apologize if I stole this thread, I just wanted to make sure my understanding of non cataloged was what you both kindly explained to me.
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STANDARD MODEL MARK II
Model MK450
Introduced in 1999, to commemorate 50th Anniversary of first Ruger rimfire pistol. Fitted with 4.75' barrel, with fixed sights. Chambered for .22 LR cartridge. Pistol-grips have a red Ruger medallion and Ruger crest on the barrel. Furnished in a red case. Weight about 35 oz. Production limited to one year.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
Model MK6
Same as above, with 6' barrel. Weight 37 oz.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
Model KMK4
Same as Mark II Standard, except made of stainless steel.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
Model KMK6
Same as above, with 6' barrel. Weight about 37 oz. NOTE: In 1997, Ruger produced 650 of Model MK6, with special features for 'Friends of the NRA' auction of the same year. These guns have high polish bluing, faux ivory grip panels, gold inlaid National Rifle Association inscription and gold inlaid number of '1 of 650' to '650 of 650'.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
Target Model
Model incorporates the same improvements as Mark II Standard. Offered with 5.5' bull, 6.875' tapered and 10' heavy barrel. A 5.25' tapered barrel was added in 1990, but discontinued in 1994. Blued finish. This model has adjustable target sights. Introduced in 1982. NOTE: In 1989, approximately 2,000 5.5' bull barrel Mark II pistols, with blue barreled receivers and stainless steel grip frames were produced by Ruger on order from a Ruger distributor. They exist in the 215-25xxx to 215-43xxx serial number range.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
Stainless Steel Target Model
Same as blued version, but made of stainless steel.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
Government Model
Similar to blue Mark II Target, with 6.875' bull barrel. Civilian version of a training pistol that the military is purchasing from Ruger. Only difference is this model does not have U.S. markings. NOTE: Add 150 to 175 percent premium for models with 'U.S.' marking. An expert examination and appraisal is suggested.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
Stainless Steel Government Model
Stainless steel version of Government Model. NOTE: Same with U.S. markings. These are found in serial number range of 210-00001 to 210-18600. Only a couple dozen are in civilian hands.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
Ruger Mk I Serial Numbers
Competition Model KMK678GC
Ruger Mark 2 Serial Numbers
Competition model features a stainless steel frame, with checkered laminated hardwood thumbrest grips, heavy 6.875' bull barrel factory drilled and tapped for scope mount, Partridge type front sight undercut to prevent glare and adjustable rear sight. Weight 45 oz. NOTE: In 1997, Ruger produced 204 of these pistols in blue instead of stainless steel for one of their distributors. They are very scarce. In 1995, Ruger produced a similar blued pistol (1,000 total: 500 each with or without scope rings) with 5.5' slab side barrels. These are not marked 'Competition Target Model' like the previously described variation.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |
Bull Barrel Model MK4B
Ruger Mk Ii Serial Number Lookup
Introduced in 1996. This bull barrel variation has a blued finish, with 4' barrel. Grips are checkered composition. Weight about 38 oz.
| NIB | Exc | V.G. | Good | Fair | Poor |
| $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 | $0000 |