.357 Blackhawk old model

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Here is my latest acquisition. Just got this from the local pawn shop. Walked out the door at $375 even. It has been converted, but the original parts were in the box with it. Much to my, and the shop guys, surprise. Needs some tlc but she seems to be in good shape. She has a born on date of 1972 according to the seriel number.

Just wish that the grip frame and ejector housing hadn't been polished and were still blued. Everything seems to be tight and in good working order. Can't wait to shoot her.

 

[flatgate]

The cast aluminum grip frame was anodized black and the ejector housing was blued steel.

The barrel "rib" can be removed. At least I've heard that but have zero knowledge.

I bet you can end up with a fun shooter!

JMHO,

flatgate

 

[BRL]

I enjoy Old Model Ruger (Blackhawks/Single Sixes) the most out of all the firearms I've ever owned, period!

And I do like the polished grip frames & ERH's as well.

Looks good!

Enjoy it!

 

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I think this is going to be a fun gun to play with. Btw, if your significant other ever asks why you have all those parts and stuff lying around here's a good excuse. I was out in my garage this morning thinking about this pistol. Happened to spot a bag of parts that I bought (.41 mag, 3 screw parts) and noticed a grip frame. It isn't in perfect condition, but it is blued (anodized as flatgate says) and unaltered. So I tried it out and it not only fits great, but looks decent enough. Also had a "blued" aluminum ejector housing. I did check and the one on the pistol that has been polished is also aluminum. So, it was parts swap time.

at least now the ole girl looks correct.

 

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I'm so happy. It's the little things in life that make it fun.

 

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Oh, and I got that rib off too.

 

[bigboredad]

how did you remove the rib. I've heard some ideas just curious as to how it was done.
thanks

 

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on the advice from others here (in the smithing area) I ended up laying it on my work bench and testing the strength of how it was afixed with a pair of lineman pliers. I wiggled it in several spots, turned it over and wiggled it the opposite direction and got lucky. It pretty much popped off. Just a little residue on the backstrap. That cleaned right up with some elbow grease and CLP on a rag.