Ruger New Model Single-Six 00626 KNR-6 .22 WMR LR Stainless Revolver 2004
SOLD FOR: $1003.89
LSB#: 211129KH09
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: New Model Single-Six (Model #00626, Catalog No. KNR-6)
Serial Number: 264-34731
Year of Manufacture: 2004 (Ruger Serial Number Lookup)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle and .22 WMR
Action Type: Side-Gate Loading Single Action Revolver
Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked with a two-line Ruger warning. The left side of the frame is marked “RUGER® 22 CAL / NEW MODEL SINGLE-SIX®”. The right side of the frame is marked with the serial number “264-34731”. The WMR cylinder is marked with the company’s phoenix logo, “®”, and twice with “.22 WIN. MAGNUM CAL.”. Both cylinders are serial-matching, hand-scribed “731”. Both grip panels have inset Ruger phoenix logo medallions.
Barrel Length: 6 1/2”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a serrated blade integral to a base screwed to the barrel. The rear sight is a square-notch integral to the topstrap.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth wood panels. The panels are free of any notable wear or damage. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is semi-bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion, but a bit of minor stubborn fouling can be seen in the grooves.
Overall Condition: The stainless surfaces have scattered minor nicks and scuffs in a few places, mainly around pins. There are intermittent minor nicks along the interior and exterior edges of the frame. Each cylinder has a faint turn line. The screw heads are sharp with strong slots, and all markings are clear. Overall, this revolver rates in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. Each cylinder locks up with minor play on each chamber. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This revolver includes a serial-matching gray plastic Ruger factory snap-case, the Long Rifle cylinder in bubble wrap, and a test-fire casing in an envelope.
Our Assessment: From an NRA.com article looking back at the Single-Six: “Only a relative handful of rank, old cowboy types still clung to the thumb-buster, and most of them couldn’t scrape together enough cash to buy a new gun. Besides, the tooling to build single-action revolvers was worn out and obsolete. It made absolutely no business sense whatsoever to continue to make single-action revolvers.” In most Ruger stories, this is just about when ol’ Bill Ruger says, “Hold my tequila Infante,” and then makes the thing that no one wanted or needed and turns it into the thing that everyone wants. Mix in the rise in popularity of westerns on the then-new television with a fair chunk of change from profits made selling the Standard Pistol, and you have the Single-Six revolver which has been in production continuously since 1953. This example is from 2004, and is in overall Very Good-to-Fine condition, its wear coming mainly from the joy of being fired. The stainless surfaces have all the attendant wear, with the bore having a bit of stubborn fouling. Any collector should be happy to add this example to their collection. Good luck and happy bidding!