3 screw Super Blackhawk

[BearStopper]

I haven't bought a 3 screw in so long I have no idea what the prices should be. Local dealer has an unconverted 1973 Super Blackhawk in excellent condition for $750. Last one I bought was a mint first year example for $500 but $750 seems reasonable in the age of inflated prices.

 

[mr.deerstalker]

they don't make them that way anymore, $750. not unreasonable.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

RENE lists run-of-the-mill Supers in pristine shape at $650 to $750. Unconverted helps.

Many variables can take them well above $1000.

 

[edm1]

Not a steal but not unreasonable. I see them from $600-800 regularly. If it is a FTF that's a plus

 

[Randyzzz]

Local here I frequently see them for $699, but they are not pristine…definitely show signs of use.

Right now there are several 3 screw .357 Blackhawks at the local pawn, for $599-$699. I seem to recall they were all 6 1/2" barrels…

 

[moparclan]

Local shop had a Super with belt & holster 1972 for $600, bought it. Won a 1964 .357 for $450 with box and paperwork, couple of months ago. Both non converted and in great condition.

 

[spud711]

I haven't bought a 3 screw in so long I have no idea what the prices should be. Local dealer has an unconverted 1973 Super Blackhawk in excellent condition for $750. Last one I bought was a mint first year example for $500 but $750 seems reasonable in the age of inflated prices.

I sold my 3-screw 1970 6 1/2" 357 in very good condition locally for $800. It had a belt and holster and some ammo. I had owned it since 1972.
I'm 83 and it needed a new home.

 

[powder smoke]

they don't make them that way anymore, $750. not unreasonable.

Ten four I agree!!

 

[Koyote1]

I 'm 87 and I would have bought it!

 

[Medicmike3762]

Last week I bought a 69 vintage super with box 95-98% non converted and a 1970 4 5/8 45 colt no box 90% also unconverted paid 575 for each. He also had a 6.5" 357 I passed on for 475. For my money I'm buying an old model over a new every day. Even at 750 if condition is as you say id be in. Just look at the quality of that "old" super for 750 vs a new super for the same money. Buy the old model every day all day!

 

[CD2]

What is the conversion other than a parts swap?
Do they mark the gun or something?

I have my dads 72 SBH w Ruger brass frame (but didn't letter as leaving factory in that config).
Letter says it went to Gil Hebard and I think remember their catalogs selling brass frames separately.
Pops killed a lot of critters with it, and it shows. Grips shrank and had the safety conversion done way later.
I put the orig parts back in and found a NOS set of squished eagle grips.
Replaced all the old frame screws and put on a BRC steel shroud.

Might drag the old beater out and pop a deer with it this fall.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

When they do the safety conversion, they stamp a small "R" on the under side of the main frame when they have the grip frame off. It's not visible when they reinstall the grip frame.

 

[bpimwheel]

Ale-8(1), I don't think they stamp the bottom of the cylinder frame anymore. At least last year when I sent a old model 357 blackhawk in for a new cylinder they did the conversion and did not mark the cylinder frame bottom. That is the only experience I have had.

 

[Johnnu2]

Here's the "R" mark showing it was now a safety converted gun:



J.