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I bought a single six today that has an aluminum cylinder and a 4 5/8" barrel. I couldn't get through to Ruger, but I'm hoping this is the lightweight version that was made for only a short time around 1958. 12,000 were made. This SN is 2053xx and it is in excellent condition with a little holster wear. I'd appreciate any information that anyone here has regarding this single six. Thanks, Ken URL=http://s578.photobucket.com/user/ken6949/media/dc1b1658-b7b9-4b5c-8550-3a353b815fac_zps92642c59.jpg.html] [/URL]
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Now that's a nice find; congrats.
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The rear sight looks "in period".
Gun Shows are almost as comical as boat ramps in the Spring.
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I'm making progress. There were approximately 2050 of this lightweight variation produced.
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The lightweights I've seen all had aluminium grey or white frames. So yours has to be pretty rare. Me, I'd buy one if I ever saw one with the alloy colored frame. E
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Thanks Keith, This is gun guy fun.
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Now I am jealous! I have to find and get one of those. VERY cool, could not have happened to a nicer dude, I must admit.
CONGRATS!
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Thanks Mark, I hope your bride is feeling better.
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Sherri has been able to eat today and keep the food down, thanks for asking. If she ever decides to sell or trade off her serial number A084 first year production Bearcat in almost new condition, we should probably try to get it into your hands somehow to match up with this new revolver of yours.
IF you ever decide to trade this aluminum Singe Six off, please give me a holler.
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Looks like a flat gate model, that makes it early production.
My Uncle had one of the first made, and it had this feature.
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