Jerry Kiln
What I meant by nobody wants one,
Sunday, September 13, 2026, 10:45

is that collectors are a picky lot, and given the above gun dates back about 30yrs ago, many collectors have never heard of it, and there must be demand for value to increase. In addition, a collector, even if they wanted one to round out a set, would want one NIB with poly sleeve, little Ruger padlock, paperwork, outer protective sleeve for the grey plastic case, and etc etc...

This gun was stumbled across with case and paperwork, only, had been fired with only the LR cylinder to the tune of less than a box of ammo going by uncleaned gun fouling and original preservative on rear of cylinder. Otherwise, not the slightest mark on the high gloss finish or grips, still factory preservative on sights, and I paid the same for it as the going rate for a high condition used standard Single Six of same mid 90s vintage, and less than a new one would cost. Poor neglected baby needed an appreciative home, especially considering its lock-up, lack of play/end shake, and sub-0.0025 barrel/cylinder gap.

Also, to clarify production numbers, they did 500-600 of the 5.5" and ditto for the 6.5". Still an uncommon gun, and at common gun prices, and I think it a bargain both for cosmetics and virtues of the finish, and a shame all the stainless are not done so. The only other thing I wished they'd ever made was the original pre-Super frame with drift adjustable blued rear and blued front sight on a high polish stainless gun, but this will do in its place. I always liked the Single Six, its grip to frame and cylinder and barrel ratio, and balance, much as a Civil War Colt cap and ball revolver.