What year was my Ruger Bearcat made?
It is not necessarily the very first serial number shipped, but it can be used to determine the approximate year your Ruger firearm was shipped….
| Bearcat & Super Bearcat Revolver (manufactured from 1958 to 1974) Caliber: 22 LR | |
|---|---|
| Beginning Serial Number: | Years of Production: |
| 91-25001 | 1972 |
| 91-46701 | 1973 |
| 91-62904 | 1974 |
Do they still make the Ruger Bearcat?
Design. In 1974 Ruger patented a transfer bar safety system for their single-action revolvers and discontinued the production of the Bearcat, which was not readily adaptable to the new transfer bar design.
Does Ruger make a 22 Magnum cylinder for the Bearcat?
All Ruger Bearcats made since 1958 have been chambered in . 22. However, about 1,000 were made with an auxiliary . 22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire cylinder.
When was the Ruger Mark II made?
The MK II (“Mark Two”) was made from 1982 to 2005. It replaced the Standard, Ruger’s first model, made from 1949 to 1982, and the MK I Target, made from 1951 to 1982.
Is the Ruger Bearcat accurate?
If you are looking for a precision . 22 pistol or revolver that puts all its bullets into one ragged hole at 25 yards… you might want to keep looking. The Ruger Bearcat isn’t made for hair-splitting accuracy. This is a fun gun, pure and simple.
What does Ruger Bearcat shoot?
The Bearcat is a small, ornately-engraved single action 6-shot revolver made by Ruger. It’s chambered, of course, in . 22LR.
When did Ruger stop making the security Six?
1988
While Ruger’s Security-Six line has been out of production since 1988, a total of over 1.5 million revolvers were produced and they remain well-liked and respected, as well as highly sought after in the second-hand market due to their strength and reliability.