10" 357 Blackhawk

[AkRay]

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This is my 10" 357 Blackhawk. It has 6 groove rifling, and some holster wear. I've shot it a few times and it's a fun one to shoot.

 

[AkRay]

Oh, the serial number is 228xx, and the numbers are small.

 

[chet15]

AKRay:
Send me a PM on the full sn of your gun so I can add it to my list. Have 132 of the 10" 6-groove recorded now and I'm always happy to add new examples to the list. Have four noted in the 228xx range so there might even be a consecutive number to yours listed there.
Chet15

 

[mike722]

always nice to see a 10" 357! they are a little scarce.. 8)

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Wonderful example. Thanks for sharing.

PM sent.

 

[flatgate]

I feel very fortunate to have one, too!

flatgate

 

[Ale-8(1)]

AkRay, with the addition of your gun, Bob's List now has ten guns in the 228XX range, eight of which are 10" versions. Unfortunately, we have no consecutive gun . . . but close.

Thanks again for sharing.

:mrgreen:
Ale

 

[Doc44]

This one is probably on the list, but 22801 is a 10-inch Blackhawk .357 that was shipped in July 1959.

Bill

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Bill:

Yes, it is . . . and yes, it was.

And thanks for the confirmation.

:mrgreen:

 

[NH Rugerman]

I feel very fortunate to have one, too!

flatgate

What a beautiful gun...especially with the Ruger stag grips....I have never seen one in person...how many were produced and what is the going rate for a collector gun?

 

[oregon73]

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This is my 10" 357 Blackhawk. It has 6 groove rifling, and some holster wear. I've shot it a few times and it's a fun one to shoot.

Nice looking gun! I bet that is a dream to shoot!

Rob

 

[hdonlybob]

Here is #37301 that is still hanging around in WI. (Also a 6 groove)
Cheers,
HD

 

[NH Rugerman]

Here is #37301 that is still hanging around in WI. (Also a 6 groove)
Cheers,
HD

Another beauty...with stag grips again! You guys are killing me!! 8) 8)

 

[hdonlybob]

WHOOPS....GETTIN TOO OLD...37301 is an eight groove barrel....
Geesh.....Thanks Ale-8(1)
HD

Here is #37301 that is still hanging around in WI. (Also a 6 groove)
Cheers,
HD

 

[NH Rugerman]

Still a very pretty revolver....

6 or 8 grooves....

Regards

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Well, at least you can see the grooves to count 'em, which is more than I can say.

 

[NH Rugerman]

Well, at least you can see the grooves to count 'em, which is more than I can say.

LOL.. I needed a good laugh this evening...

thanks Ale-8!!

Regards

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

WHOOPS....GETTIN TOO OLD...37301 is an eight groove barrel....
Geesh.....Thanks Ale-8(1)
HD

Here is #37301 that is still hanging around in WI. (Also a 6 groove)
Cheers,
HD

I THOUGHT IT TO BE AN 8 GROOVE. 8) SEEMS I HAD 37302 ONCE UPON A TIME, AND IT WAS AN 8 GROOVE....... :wink:

 

[AkRay]

I thought your 10" Flattop would probably have an 8 groove barrel just because the serial numbers of our guns are so far apart.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

The first "batch" of 6-groove guns runs from about 22500 thru about 31800 (1959-60), while the second "batch" of 8-groove guns runs from about 36000 thru about 37800 (1961) . . . approximately . . . sorta.

Chet15 has better details, but this is what Bob's List indicates from reported guns.

 

[radicalrod]

Well seems HD is admitting the OLD AGE thing :lol: :lol: :lol: Heck I am not old I just can't SEE or REMEMBER things :roll: :roll: :roll:

I have a few of these 10 guns.....22667 and 22668 6 groove along with 37378 and 37379 8 groove.....I have sold 2 6 groove and 2 8 groove guns over the years if my old memory is intact......RR.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

You move a lotta neat stuff, Rod, and it's good for the hobby.

 

[mike722]

somebody mention consecutive pairs of 6-groove guns?.. 22750 and 22751...

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Marvelous!

PM sent.

 

[NH Rugerman]

somebody mention consecutive pairs of 6-groove guns?.. 22750 and 22751...

This thread is making me drool like a crazed lunatic...oh wait, when it comes to collecting Rugers...I am....never mind :roll: :roll: :lol: :lol:

 

[AkRay]

Very nice, Mike722! They both appear to be in the same great condition so I assume they've been together for a long time.

 

[mike722]

actually, they didn't find each other until 18 months ago, when they re-united for the first time since leaving the factory.. :wink:

 

[Ale-8(1)]

And that, folks, keeps Rugerphiles happy . . . perhaps ecstatic.

 

[yogiboobooranger]

I don't know but it all seems rather groovy to me..the guns I mean..LOL

 

[BC Mike]

Is there any particular significance to whether the barrel is 6 or 8 grooves other than (I believe) the 8 groove barrels are generally on later guns?
mike