My “new” 3 screw Blackhawk

[Trooper Joe]

I had an unfired 3 screw .357 4 5/8" Blackhawk that I foolishly sold earlier this year. The other day, I came across this nice gently used 1968 era sample on Turnbull's web site for a really great price.

I pick up the gun tomorrow from my dealer so I borrowed these photo's from Turnbull's ad:




I already ordered some new grip frame screws from Jack First since some of the photo's I received from Turnbull showed a little buggering on the screw heads. I was also assured that this gun did not have the transfer bar conversion. Hopefully it was not "upgraded" by Ruger and then changed back.

I really liked dealing with Turnbull on this gun. It was a consignment gun and not a restored sample but, just the thought that I got it from Turnbull makes it more valuable to me.

I really have to send at least one gun to Turnbull for a restoration before I get much older.

Trooper Joe

 

[hittman]

Very nice. I prefer the 4 5/8 barrel too.
You should look for one in 41 Magnum. Make you a super nice matched set.

 

[dobegrant.45]

Congratulations very nice looking

 

[contender]

A very good all purpose gun there. Glad you were able to correct your earlier mistake.

 

[edm1]

I'm on the lookout for one. That is really nice.

 

[WendyZXZ]

Nice find and a great looking Ruger!

 

[Armybrat]

Really nice looking 3 screw.
Bought mine new in 1968, and gifted it to my son for his 50th birthday since that was his birth year.
Missed it so much, I recently bought a NM BH just because…