The single-action Ruger Super Bearcat was produced from 1971 until 1974. The steel frame designates it as a Super Bearcat; regular Bearcats had alloy frames. (Michael Anschuetz photo)
October 03, 2026
By Joel J. Hutchcroft
The small, lightweight, .22 rimfire Bearcat single-action revolver was one of Bill Ruger’s joys. According to Ruger & His Guns by R.L. Wilson, Ruger described the Super Bearcat as a “little jewel among American handguns.” I totally agree with Ruger’s statement.
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