FORM 10-Q


               SECURITIES AND EXCHANGE COMMISSION
                     WASHINGTON, D.C.  20549

(Mark One)

(X)  QUARTERLY REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the quarterly period ended June 30, 1997

                               OR

(  ) TRANSITION REPORT PURSUANT TO SECTION 13 OR 15(d)
     OF THE SECURITIES EXCHANGE ACT OF 1934

For the transition period from ________________ to ________________

Commission file number 0-15411

            Southwest Royalties, Inc. Income Fund VI
             (Exact name of registrant as specified
              in its limited partnership agreement)

Tennessee                                          75-2127812    
(State or other jurisdiction of                (I.R.S. Employer  
incorporation or organization)                Identification No.)


                  407 N. Big Spring, Suite 300
                      Midland, Texas 79701          
            (Address of principal executive offices)

                         (915) 686-9927         
                 (Registrant's telephone number,
                      including area code)

Indicate by check mark whether registrant (1) has filed all reports
required to be filed by Section 13 or 15(d) of the Securities
Exchange Act of 1934 during the preceding 12 months (or for such
shorter period that the registrant was required to file such
reports), and (2) has been subject to such filing requirements for
the past 90 days:

                       Yes   X   No      

    The total number of pages contained in this report is 14.

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                 PART I. - FINANCIAL INFORMATION


Item 1.   Financial Statements

The unaudited condensed financial statements included herein have
been prepared by the Registrant (herein also referred to as the
"Partnership") in accordance with generally accepted accounting
principles for interim financial information and with the
instructions to Form 10-Q and Rule 10-01 of Regulation S-X. 
Accordingly, they do not include all of the information and
footnotes required by generally accepted accounting principles for
complete financial statements.  In the opinion of management, all
adjustments necessary for a fair presentation have been included
and are of a normal recurring nature.  The financial statements
should be read in conjunction with the audited financial statements
and the notes thereto for the year ended December 31, 1996 which
are found in the Registrant's Form 10-K Report for 1996 filed with
the Securities and Exchange Commission.  The December 31, 1996
balance sheet included herein has been taken from the Registrant's
1996 Form 10-K Report.  Operating results for the three and six
month periods ended June 30, 1997 are not necessarily indicative of
the results that may be expected for the full year.

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            Southwest Royalties, Inc. Income Fund VI

                         Balance Sheets



                                                June 30,        December 31,
                                                  1997             1996  
                                               -----------     ------------
                                               (unaudited)
  Assets

Current assets:
 Cash and cash equivalents                   $     61,902          65,438
 Receivable from Managing General Partner         193,298         338,190
                                                ---------       ---------
    Total current assets                          255,200         403,628
                                                ---------       ---------
Oil and gas properties - using the
 full cost method of accounting                 8,535,829       8,535,904
  Less accumulated depreciation, 
   depletion and amortization                   5,994,000       5,895,000
                                                ---------       ---------
    Net oil and gas properties                  2,541,829       2,640,904
                                                ---------       ---------
                                             $  2,797,029       3,044,532
                                                =========       =========
  Liabilities and Partners' Equity

Current liabilities:
 Distributions payable                       $        134             270
 Accounts payable                                   1,208             -  
                                                ---------       ---------
    Total current liabilities                       1,342             270
                                                ---------       ---------
Partners' equity:                            
 General partners                                (577,298)       (552,440)
 Limited partners                               3,372,985       3,596,702
                                                ---------       ---------
    Total partners' equity                      2,795,687       3,044,262
                                                ---------       ---------
                                             $  2,797,029       3,044,532
                                                =========       =========

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                 Southwest Royalties, Inc. Income Fund VI

                         Statements of Operations
                                (unaudited)


                                 Three Months Ended     Six Months Ended   
                                       June 30,             June 30,
                                   1997       1996      1997       1996  

  Revenues

Income from net profits
 interests                    $   191,169    331,364    438,542    599,755
Interest                            1,087      1,319      1,960      2,367
                                  -------    -------    -------    -------
                                  192,256    332,683    440,502    602,122
                                  -------    -------    -------    -------

  Expenses

General and administrative         37,590     36,703     85,077     84,457
Depreciation, depletion and
 amortization                      49,000     77,000     99,000    141,000
                                  -------    -------    -------    -------
                                   86,590    113,703    184,077    225,457
                                  -------    -------    -------    -------
Net income                    $   105,666    218,980    256,425    376,665
                                  =======    =======    =======    =======
Net income allocated to:

 Managing General Partner     $     9,510     19,708     23,078     33,900
                                  =======    =======    =======    =======
 General Partner              $     1,058      2,191      2,564      3,767
                                  =======    =======    =======    =======
 Limited Partners             $    95,098    197,081    230,783    338,998
                                  =======    =======    =======    =======
  Per limited partner unit    $      4.75       9.85      11.54      16.95
                                  =======    =======    =======    =======

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                 Southwest Royalties, Inc. Income Fund VI

                         Statements of Cash Flows
                                (unaudited)


                                                        Six Months Ended 
                                                             June 30,
                                                        1997        1996 

Cash flows from operating activities:

 Cash received from income from net 
  profits interests                                 $   583,434    610,786
 Cash paid to suppliers                                 (83,869)   (84,335)
 Interest received                                        1,960      2,367
                                                       --------   --------
  Net cash provided by operating activities             501,525    528,818
                                                       --------   --------
Cash flows provided by investing activities:

 Cash received from sale of oil and gas 
  property interest                                          75     13,484
                                                       --------   --------
Cash flows used in financing activities:

 Distributions to partners                             (505,136)  (582,228)
                                                       --------   --------
Net decrease in cash and cash equivalents                (3,536)   (39,926)

 Beginning of period                                     65,438    126,941
                                                       --------   --------
 End of period                                      $    61,902     87,015
                                                       ========   ========

                                                                (continued)

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                 Southwest Royalties, Inc. Income Fund VI

                    Statements of Cash Flows, continued
                                (unaudited)


                                                        Six Months Ended 
                                                             June 30,
                                                        1997        1996 

Reconciliation of net income to net
 cash provided by operating activities:

Net income                                          $   256,425    376,665

Adjustments to reconcile net income to
 net cash provided by operating activities:

  Depreciation, depletion and amortization               99,000    141,000
  Decrease in receivables                               144,892     11,153
  Increase in payables                                    1,208        -  
                                                        -------    -------
Net cash provided by operating activities           $   501,525    528,818
                                                        =======    =======

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Item 2.   Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and
          Results of Operations

General

Southwest Royalties, Inc. Income Fund VI was organized as a Tennessee limited
partnership on December 4, 1986. The offering of such limited partnership
interests began August 25, 1986, minimum capital requirements were met
October 3, 1986 and concluded January 29, 1987, with total limited partner
contributions of $10,000,000.

The Partnership was formed to acquire royalty and net profits interests in
producing oil and gas properties, to produce and market crude oil and natural
gas produced from such properties, and to distribute the net proceeds from
operations to the limited and general partners.  Net revenues from producing
oil and gas properties will not be reinvested in other revenue producing
assets except to the extent that production facilities and wells are improved
or reworked or where methods are employed to improve or enable more efficient
recovery of oil and gas reserves.

Increases or decreases in Partnership revenues and, therefore, distributions
to partners will depend primarily on changes in the prices received for
production, changes in volumes of production sold, lease operating expenses,
enhanced recovery projects, offset drilling activities pursuant to farm-out
arrangements, sales of properties, and the depletion of wells.  Since wells
deplete over time, production can generally be expected to decline from year
to year.

Well operating costs and general and administrative costs usually decrease
with production declines; however, these costs may not decrease
proportionately.  Net income available for distribution to the partners is
therefore expected to fluctuate in later years based on these factors.

Based on current conditions, management anticipates performing workovers
during the next five years to enhance production.  The Partnership has the
opportunity for potential increases with little decline.  Thereafter, the
Partnership could possibly experience a normal decline.

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Results of Operations

A.  General Comparison of the Quarters Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996

The following table provides certain information regarding performance
factors for the quarters ended June 30, 1997 and 1996:

                                               Three Months
                                                  Ended         Percentage
                                                 June 30,        Increase
                                              1997      1996    (Decrease)
                                              ----      ----    ----------

Average price per barrel of oil          $   18.80     19.90         (6%)
Average price per mcf of gas             $    2.37      2.34          1% 
Oil production in barrels                   13,100    16,900        (22%)
Gas production in mcf                      118,600   122,700         (3%)
Income from net profits interests        $ 191,169   331,364        (42%)
Partnership distributions                $ 210,000   282,173        (26%)
Limited partner distributions            $ 189,000   253,973        (26%)
Per unit distribution to limited
 partners                                $    9.45     12.70        (26%)
Number of limited partner units             20,000    20,000

Revenues

The Partnership's income from net profits interests decreased to $191,169
from $331,364 for the quarters ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively, a
decrease of 42%.  The principal factors affecting the comparison of the
quarters ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 are as follows:

1.  The average price for a barrel of oil received by the Partnership
    decreased during the quarter ended June 30, 1997 as compared to the
    quarter ended June 30, 1996 by 6%, or $1.10 per barrel, resulting in a
    decrease of approximately $18,600 in income from net profits interests. 
    Oil sales represented 47% of total oil and gas sales during the quarter
    ended June 30, 1997 as compared to 54% during the quarter ended June 30,
    1996.

    The average price for an mcf of gas received by the Partnership increased
    during the same period by 1%, or $.03 per mcf, resulting in an increase
    of approximately $3,700 in income from net profits interests.  

    The net total decrease in income from net profits interests due to the
    change in prices received from oil and gas production is approximately
    $14,900.  The market price for oil and gas has been extremely volatile
    over the past decade, and management expects a certain amount of
    volatility to continue in the foreseeable future.

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2.  Oil production decreased approximately 3,800 barrels or 22% during the
    quarter ended June 30, 1997 as compared to the quarter ended June 30,
    1996, resulting in a decrease of approximately $71,400 in income from net
    profits interests.

    Gas production decreased approximately 4,100 mcf or 3% during the same
    period, resulting in a decrease of approximately $9,700 in income from
    net profits interests.

    The total decrease in income from net profits interests due to the change
    in production is approximately $81,100.  The decrease is primarily
    attributable to mechanical problems on three wells and the loss of one
    well as a result of being fully depleted.  The decrease was partially
    offset by an increase on one well as the result of a successful workover.

3.  Lease operating costs and production taxes were 15% higher, or
    approximately $44,800 more during the quarter ended June 30, 1997 as
    compared to the quarter ended June 30, 1996.  The increase is primarily
    attributable to the workover costs on two wells, pulling expense on one
    well and salt water disposal costs on another well.

Costs and Expenses

Total costs and expenses decreased to $86,590 from $113,703 for the quarters
ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively, a decrease of 24%.  The decrease
is the result of lower depletion expense, partially offset by an increase in
general and administrative expense.

1.  General and administrative costs consists of independent accounting and
    engineering fees, computer services, postage, and Managing General
    Partner personnel costs.  General and administrative costs increased 2%
    or approximately $900 during the quarter ended June 30, 1997 as compared
    to the quarter ended June 30, 1996.

2.  Depletion expense decreased to $49,000 for the quarter ended June 30,
    1997 from $77,000 for the same period in 1996.  This represents a
    decrease of 36%.  Depletion is calculated using the units of revenue
    method of amortization based on a percentage of current period gross
    revenues to total future gross oil and gas revenues, as estimated by the
    Partnership's independent petroleum consultants.  Two contributing
    factors to the decline in depletion expense between the comparative
    periods were the increase in the price of oil used to determine the
    Partnership's reserves for January 1, 1997 as compared to 1996 and the
    decline in revenues.

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B.  General Comparison of the Six Month Periods Ended June 30, 1997 and 1996

The following table provides certain information regarding performance
factors for the six month periods ended June 30, 1997 and 1996:

                                                                
                                                Six Months
                                                  Ended         Percentage
                                                 June 30,        Increase
                                              1997      1996    (Decrease)
                                              ----      ----    ----------

Average price per barrel of oil          $   19.73     19.38         2% 
Average price per mcf of gas             $    2.38      2.23         7% 
Oil production in barrels                   25,100    30,300       (17%)
Gas production in mcf                      237,300   251,200        (6%)
Income from net profits interests        $ 438,542   599,755       (27%)
Partnership distributions                $ 505,000   581,887       (13%)
Limited partner distributions            $ 454,500   524,187       (13%)
Per unit distribution to limited         
 partners                                $   22.73     26.21       (13%)
Number of limited partner units             20,000    20,000

Revenues

The Partnership's income from net profits interests decreased to $438,542
from $599,755 for the six months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively,
a decrease of 27%.  The principal factors affecting the comparison of the six
months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996 are as follows:

1.  The average price for a barrel of oil received by the Partnership
    increased during the six months ended June 30, 1997 as compared to the
    six months ended June 30, 1996 by 2%, or $.35 per barrel, resulting in an
    increase of approximately $10,600 in income from net profits interests. 
    Oil sales represented 47% of total oil and gas sales during the six
    months ended June 30, 1997 as compared to 51% during the six months ended
    June 30, 1996.

    The average price for an mcf of gas received by the Partnership increased
    during the same period by 7%, or $.15 per mcf, resulting in an increase
    of approximately $37,700 in income from net profits interests.  

    The total increase in income from net profits interests due to the change
    in prices received from oil and gas production is approximately $48,300. 
    The market price for oil and gas has been extremely volatile over the
    past decade, and management expects a certain amount of volatility to
    continue in the foreseeable future.

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2.  Oil production decreased approximately 5,200 barrels or 17% during the
    six months ended June 30, 1997 as compared to the six months ended June
    30, 1996, resulting in a decrease of approximately $102,600 in income
    from net profits interests.

    Gas production decreased approximately 13,900 mcf or 6% during the same
    period, resulting in a decrease of approximately $33,100 in income from
    net profits interests.

    The total decrease in income from net profits interests due to the change
    in production is approximately $135,700.  The decrease is primarily
    attributable to mechanical problems on three wells and the loss of one
    well as a result of being fully depleted.  The decrease was partially
    offset by an increase on one well as the result of a successful workover.

3.  Lease operating costs and production taxes were 14% higher, or
    approximately $74,400 more during the six months ended June 30, 1997 as
    compared to the six months ended June 30, 1996.  The increase is
    primarily attributable to the workover costs on two wells, pulling
    expense on one well and salt water disposal costs on another well.

Costs and Expenses

Total costs and expenses decreased to $184,077 from $225,457 for the six
months ended June 30, 1997 and 1996, respectively, a decrease of 18%.  The
decrease is the result of lower depletion expense, partially offset by an
increase in general and administrative expense.

1.  General and administrative costs consists of independent accounting and
    engineering fees, computer services, postage, and Managing General
    Partner personnel costs.  General and administrative costs increased 1%
    or approximately $600 during the six months ended June 30, 1997 as
    compared to the six months ended June 30, 1996.

2.  Depletion expense decreased to $99,000 for the six months ended June 30,
    1997 from $141,000 for the same period in 1996.  This represents a
    decrease of 30%.  Depletion is calculated using the units of revenue
    method of amortization based on a percentage of current period gross
    revenues to total future gross oil and gas revenues, as estimated by the
    Partnership's independent petroleum consultants.  Two contributing
    factors to the decline in depletion expense between the comparative
    periods were the increase in the price of oil used to determine the
    Partnership's reserves for January 1, 1997 as compared to 1996 and the
    decline in revenues.

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Liquidity and Capital Resources

The primary source of cash is from operations, the receipt of income from
interests in oil and gas properties.  The Partnership knows of no material
change, nor does it anticipate any such change.

Cash flows provided by operating activities were approximately $501,500 in
the six months ended June 30, 1997 as compared to approximately $528,800 in
the six months ended June 30, 1996.  The primary source of the 1997 cash flow
from operating activities was profitable operations.

Cash flows provided by investing activities were $75 in the six months ended
June 30, 1997 as compared to approximately $13,500 in the six months ended
June 30, 1996.  The principle source of the 1997 cash flow from investing
activities was the sale of oil and gas properties.

Cash flows used in financing activities were approximately $505,100 in the
six months ended June 30, 1997 as compared to approximately $582,200 in the
six months ended June 30, 1996.  The only use in financing activities was the
distributions to partners.

Total distributions during the six months ended June 30, 1997 were $505,000
of which $454,500 was distributed to the limited partners and $50,500 to the
general partners.  The per unit distribution to limited partners during the
six months ended June 30, 1997 was $22.73.  Total distributions during the
six months ended June 30, 1996 were $581,887 of which $524,187 was
distributed to the limited partners and $57,700 to the general partners.  The
per unit distribution to limited partners during the six months ended June
30, 1996 was $26.21.  

The sources for the 1997 distributions of $505,000 were oil and gas
operations of approximately $501,500 and property sales of $75, with the
balance from available cash on hand at the beginning of the period.  The
sources for the 1996 distributions of $581,887 were oil and gas operations of
approximately $528,800 and property sales of approximately $13,500, with the
balance from available cash on hand at the beginning of the period.

Since inception of the Partnership, cumulative monthly cash distributions of
$13,812,498 have been made to the partners.  As of June 30, 1997, $12,444,421
or $622.22 per limited partner unit has been distributed to the limited
partners, representing a 124% return of the capital contributed.

As of June 30, 1997, the Partnership had approximately $253,900 in working
capital.  The Managing General Partner knows of no unusual contractual
commitments and believes the revenues generated from operations are adequate
to meet the needs of the Partnership.

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                       PART II. - OTHER INFORMATION


Item 1.   Legal Proceedings

          None

Item 2.   Changes in Securities

          None

Item 3.   Defaults Upon Senior Securities

          None

Item 4.   Submission of Matter to a Vote of Security Holders

          None

Item 5.   Other Information

          None

Item 6.   Exhibits and Reports on Form 8-K

          (a) Exhibits:

              27 Financial Data Schedule

          (b) Reports on Form 8-K:

              On June 12, 1997, the Partnership filed Form 8-K and on June
              24, 1997, the Partnership filed Form 8-K Amended, with respect
              to Item 4, Changes in Registrant's Certifying Accountant.

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                                SIGNATURES


Pursuant to the requirements of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, the
registrant has duly caused this report to be signed on its behalf by the
undersigned thereunto duly authorized.

                                 SOUTHWEST ROYALTIES, INC.
                                 INCOME FUND VI,
                                 a Tennessee limited partnership


                                 By:   Southwest Royalties, Inc.
                                       Managing General Partner


                                 By:   /s/ Bill E. Coggin                  
                                       Bill E. Coggin, Vice President
                                       and Chief Financial Officer

Date:  August 15, 1997

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