The consignor will be donating 100% of their proceeds to the Park County Animal Shelter in Wyoming.
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: New Bearcat, 00917
Serial Number: 93-69760
Year of Manufacture: 2016
Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
Action Type: Side Gate Loaded 6-Shot Single-Action Revolver.
Barrel Length: 4.2"
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a serrated, ramped blade integral to a base screwed to the front of the barrel. The blade has been painted green. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation in a base pinned to the topstrap.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two-piece laminate wood with silver-on-black Ruger medallions. The grips have no notable wear or damage, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips are in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is mostly bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore, but there is a little stubborn fouling. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are a few scattered minor nicks and tiny scratches. The action shows light operational wear with a thin, light turn-line on the cylinder. The screw heads range from sharp to lightly tool marked with strong slots. The markings are clear. Overall, this revolver is in Fine-plus condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: Included is a Boyt zipper case.
Our Assessment: This Ruger New Model Bearcat in .22 Long Rifle is a compact and finely finished single action revolver that reflects Ruger's continued commitment to small frame rimfire craftsmanship in the modern era. Manufactured in 2016, this is a Lipsey's Exclusive model with high-profile adjustable target sights. The Bearcat has long been appreciated for its miniscule proportions, light weight, and excellent balance, making it a quintessential trail and recreational revolver with roots that trace back to Ruger's earliest rimfire handguns.
Overall, the revolver is in Fine-plus condition, showing signs of limited and responsible use. This New Bearcat offers a unique combination of modern production quality, compact size, and full-profile target sights, making it an especially interesting example within Ruger's Bearcat lineup. Please see our photos and good luck!
