Blackhawk Convertible 32 H&R / 32-20

[Glupy]

How rare is this?

Cabelas Gun Library lists a Blackhawk Convertible 32 H&R / 32-20. It is claimed to be a Buckeye Special, whatever that means.

The revolver looks perfect. The price is $699. It is in West Virginia. Is it worth it?


Here is the link to Cabelas:

http://www.cabelas.com/cabelas/en/c...29025_buckeybkhk_whe.jsp?categoryId=SEARCH_gl

 

[gak]

A limited distributor-only (Buckeye Sports?) run several years ago. A great gun as is its "cousin" - a stainless Vaquero version via Davidsons. With all that metal and such small holes, incredibly robust gun--but also heavy. To me, its value and uniqueness somewhat lessened by the current availability of the new 8 shot .327 Blackhawk for less money, a sort of modern-day .32-20 that can also shoot those other .32 rounds like the .32 H&R part of the Buckeye can, but without the necessity of two cylinders to do it all (except the .32-20 part of course). In short, if you're specifically a .32-20 fan, yes-great gun. Otherwise, get the new one.

 

[BenT]

Buddy bought a Buckeye last year for $600 and then bought a Davidsons Stainless Vaquero for $450 at the local gunshop. I passed on the Vaquero due to lack of funds. They both shoot great. Now another local shop has a Buckeye for $700. Both guns were heavy but had little recoil even with hot loads. The Vaquero was better balanced because it had a steel grip frame versus the aluminum.

Unless you love the 32-20 the new blackhawk 327 stainless is money better spent. It weights less and has good balance.

 

[Axehandle]

An original Buckeye Blackhawk will have a steel grip frame.... Some of the Blackhawk nuts will argue that the fit and finish of the Buckeye guns is a notch above the usual NM blue steel Blackhawk.. Most likely attributable to the steel grip frame..

 

[COR]

If it's worth it to you...it's worth it. They aren't making anymore and the one I have does have a really well fitted gripframe. Mine gets shot and the 32/20 is very accurate. I sent the mag cylinder to Mr. Bowen for rechambering to 327 Fed.

 

[BenT]

If these gentlemen say the Buckeye has a steel grip frame then it must be so . I'm recalling from shooting last fall that it didn't balance as good in my hand as the Vaquero . It may be because of the longer barrel. Fit and finish was good .

 

[mhblaw]

Purchased my Buckeye 32 in 1988. Next year they offered the 38WCF/10mm with same serial number, different prefix. Both good shooters and as said, with steel grip frames. As COR did, I had the 32 H&R cylinder rechambered by Bowen to 327 Mag about a year ago. Now have a SS NMBH also in 327 Mag. Prefer the 6 shooter. Also put Bowen target rear sights on both as I think a much better sight picture.

 

[COR]

They definitely came from the factory with the steel fripframe and ERH.

I have handled the 8 shot .327 and although heavier... I like the 6 shooter just as a matter of tradition. If I can't do it with 6...I can't do it anyway.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Hmmmmmm, I have a Buckeye convertible.

Hmmmmmm.

Darn it, this thread may cost me some money.

 

[Glupy]

It may soon be gone.
I just checked the Cabelas Gun Library and it listed as "sale pending".

Any of you folks buy it? Tell us about your choice.
Quote from my favorite wife "You have enough stuff in your safe already."

Dave

 

[Calthrop]

You should have move on it when you had a chance. There where only fifty some made. They are highly collectable in just about any condition. Calthrop

 

[flatgate]

There where only fifty some made.

Hmm, I am confused by that statement. Can you "back up" your facts?

flatgate

 

[Lee Martin]

I don't recall the exact numbers, but the 38-40/10mm and 32-20/32 H&R Buckeye runs were around 5,000 each.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

RENE shows serial numbers up to 5202 for the .32 guns and 6199 for the larger version.

 

[Wyandot Jim]

Well I just sold one to a RF member for $575.
Like new with box. Still have a 38-40 one
Jim

 

[CraigC]

An original Buckeye Blackhawk will have a steel grip frame.... Some of the Blackhawk nuts will argue that the fit and finish of the Buckeye guns is a notch above the usual NM blue steel Blackhawk.. Most likely attributable to the steel grip frame..

I've never seen a standard Blackhawk with the level of fit, finish and polish my Buckeye .38WCF sports.