The Ruger Bearcat is a compact, single action revolver chambered in .22 LR, originally introduced in 1958. Designed as a scaled down single action revolver, the Bearcat was built on a smaller frame than the Single Six and intended for casual target shooting, plinking, and small game use. The original Bearcat featured an alloy frame and an unfluted cylinder engraved with a rolling bear and cougar scene, giving the model its name. In 1973, production shifted to the New Model designation with the incorporation of Ruger's transfer bar safety mechanism, and the frame material changed to steel. The New Model Bearcat uses a 6 round unfluted cylinder and a loading gate for single round loading and ejection.

This example is a model 00913, manufactured in 2006. The revolver features a 4 inch barrel with a satin stainless steel finish. The unfluted cylinder is engraved with bearcat game scenes and reads "RUGER BEARCAT". The revolver is fitted with wood grips featuring Ruger medallion inlays. No box or accessories are included.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
• Model: New Model Bearcat (00913)
• Date of Manufacture: 2006
• Caliber: .22 LR
• Action: Single action
• Barrel: 4 inches
• Frame: Stainless steel
• Finish: Satin stainless
• Grips: Wood with Ruger medallions
• Cylinder: Unfluted, engraved with bearcat game scenes, 6 rounds
• Sights: Blade front, fixed rear notch