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). The Old Model Single Six was manufactured from 1962 to 1972. Igo8 for mio moov gps download. This revolver has a 5 ½” barrel. It is in very good condition.

It has the XR3-RED grip frame and walnut grip panels with some minor handling marks. 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. 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. (See photos). There is a faint turn line on both cylinders. Mechanically smooth and tight with an excellent bore and chambers. It has been factory converted with the hammer block safety and the original parts are included.

17 rows  Ruger does not necessarily produce firearms in serial number order. There are occasions when blocks of serial numbers have been manufactured out of sequence, sometimes years later. 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.

We estimate there is over 95% original finish. There is no original box; it is in the Ruger replacement box used to ship the revolvers after they were converted. “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. Then in Mid 1968 when Ruger reached 499999 in their fixed sight Single Six, they continued serial numbering to 505140.

Thus there were over 5,000 Single Six revolvers with duplicate serial numbers. Ruger decided to mark (stamp) them with a 'D' prefix.

It has been determined that there were at least three different 'D's used. It is believed that up to 300 revolvers were shipped prior to the discovery. The last report we saw was that only two of them have been identified, SR #’s 500075 and 500421. PLEASE READ THE PAYMENT & SHIPPING INFORMATION POSTED AT THE END OF THE AUCTION. IT MAY SAVE TIME FOR BOTH OF US. BEFORE YOU ASK WHAT THE RESERVE IS, PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING RESERVE AUCTIONS: We do not disclose the Reserve on our “RESERVE AUCTIONS” because doing so defeats the purpose of the auction.

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