And in some cases, firearms may be stored for a length of time before they are shipped.įor details on your specific serial number you may contact our Service Department: 33įor serial numbers manufactured prior to our electronic records, or for an official letter confirming the details on your firearm please download and mail in the Request for Letter of Authenticity form.Ĭopyright © 2016 by Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. The main difference between the ‘Old' and ‘New' model Ruger Single Six was only safe. 22 LR had a 5 1/2-inch barrel, and 4 5/8, 6 and 9-inch models were later added. Given Colt discontinuing the SAA, the revolver gained a foothold. 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. The Ruger Single Six was inspired by the popularity of TV and movie Westerns in the 1950s. There are occasions when blocks of serial numbers have been manufactured out of sequence, sometimes years later. Ruger does not necessarily produce firearms in serial number order. It can be used to determine the approximate year your Ruger firearm was It is not necessarily the very first serial number shipped, but This number should be used as a point of reference The above chart shows the approximate first serial number shipped for
* 50th Anniversary Model produced within 268-prefix range. (Includes Bisley Models & 50th Anniversary Ruger New Model Single Six Serial Number History
