Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this iconic 3-Screw "Flat Tri-Color" rimfire revolver package today for a penny-start auction; this is a 1957 Ruger Lightweight Single-Six .22 LR 3-Screw Revolver with 4.75" Barrel, Factory Anodized Light Alloy Frame, Brass-Tone Anodized Cylinder, Black Polymer Grips, & Vintage Leather Holster.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: Lightweight Single-Six (3-Screw "Old Model" Tri-Color Variant)
Serial: 204167
Date of Manufacture: 1957 (Confirmed by Serial Block — C&R Eligible)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22 CAL.)
Finish: Blued Steel Barrel, Silver-Gray Anodized Aluminum Frame, Brass-Tone Cylinder, & Black Anodized Grip Frame (Tri-Color Finish)
Barrel Length: 4.75" (4 3/4") Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Serrated Blade Front Sight & Fixed Drift-Adjustable Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Hard Rubber Grips with Silver Ruger Eagle Medallions
Action: Single-Action Only (SAO) 6-Shot 3-Screw "Old Model" Revolver (Unconverted Traditional Mechanism)
Markings: Barrel top roll-marked "STURM, RUGER & CO. / SOUTHPORT, CONN., U.S.A.". Frame left stamped "RUGER .22 CAL. / SINGLE-SIX" and Ruger eagle emblem. Frame right stamped serial "204167". Grips inlaid with silver Ruger eagle medallions.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Introduced in 1956, the Ruger Lightweight Single-Six was designed to provide target shooters, trappers, and outdoorsmen with a featherweight single-action rimfire sidearm weighing in at just 23 ounces. Featuring an aluminum alloy frame, alloy cylinder, and blued steel barrel, early variants became famously known among collectors as "Tri-Color" models due to the striking contrast between the blued steel barrel, silver-gray anodized alloy frame, black anodized grip frame, and distinct brass-tone anodized cylinder. Built with the original 3-screw "Old Model" mechanism, intact unconverted examples in clean original condition are highly prized pieces of Ruger history.
This exact revolver, serial number 204167, was manufactured at Ruger's Southport, Connecticut factory in 1957. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle with a 6-shot capacity, it features the lightweight 4.75-inch blued barrel, factory silver anodized frame, factory brass-tone anodized cylinder, black checkered hard rubber grips, and traditional 3-screw single-action action that remains unconverted (no factory transfer bar modification). It comes paired with a fitted vintage leather belt holster with snap closure. Presenting in honest original condition throughout with smooth anodized surfaces, tight cylinder lockup, crisp hammer cocking, and a bright clear bore, this 1957 Ruger Lightweight Single-Six "Tri-Color" is a classic addition for 3-Screw Ruger purists, Western collectors, or C&R rimfire enthusiasts.
Contents:
Model: Lightweight Single-Six (3-Screw "Old Model" Tri-Color Variant)
Serial: 204167
Date of Manufacture: 1957 (Confirmed by Serial Block — C&R Eligible)
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle (.22 CAL.)
Finish: Blued Steel Barrel, Silver-Gray Anodized Aluminum Frame, Brass-Tone Cylinder, & Black Anodized Grip Frame (Tri-Color Finish)
Barrel Length: 4.75" (4 3/4") Steel Barrel
Optics/Sights: Serrated Blade Front Sight & Fixed Drift-Adjustable Rear Sight
Stock/Grips: Checkered Black Hard Rubber Grips with Silver Ruger Eagle Medallions
Action: Single-Action Only (SAO) 6-Shot 3-Screw "Old Model" Revolver (Unconverted Traditional Mechanism)
Markings: Barrel top roll-marked "STURM, RUGER & CO. / SOUTHPORT, CONN., U.S.A.". Frame left stamped "RUGER .22 CAL. / SINGLE-SIX" and Ruger eagle emblem. Frame right stamped serial "204167". Grips inlaid with silver Ruger eagle medallions.
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
Introduced in 1956, the Ruger Lightweight Single-Six was designed to provide target shooters, trappers, and outdoorsmen with a featherweight single-action rimfire sidearm weighing in at just 23 ounces. Featuring an aluminum alloy frame, alloy cylinder, and blued steel barrel, early variants became famously known among collectors as "Tri-Color" models due to the striking contrast between the blued steel barrel, silver-gray anodized alloy frame, black anodized grip frame, and distinct brass-tone anodized cylinder. Built with the original 3-screw "Old Model" mechanism, intact unconverted examples in clean original condition are highly prized pieces of Ruger history.
This exact revolver, serial number 204167, was manufactured at Ruger's Southport, Connecticut factory in 1957. Chambered in .22 Long Rifle with a 6-shot capacity, it features the lightweight 4.75-inch blued barrel, factory silver anodized frame, factory brass-tone anodized cylinder, black checkered hard rubber grips, and traditional 3-screw single-action action that remains unconverted (no factory transfer bar modification). It comes paired with a fitted vintage leather belt holster with snap closure. Presenting in honest original condition throughout with smooth anodized surfaces, tight cylinder lockup, crisp hammer cocking, and a bright clear bore, this 1957 Ruger Lightweight Single-Six "Tri-Color" is a classic addition for 3-Screw Ruger purists, Western collectors, or C&R rimfire enthusiasts.
Contents:
This example will ship as pictured above with checkered black rubber grips and vintage leather belt holster.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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Payment MUST be received within 14 days.
Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
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