Blackhawk question

[black029]

I'm going to purchase a 2005 Blackhawk in 45 Colt, it is SS with a fluted cylinder and a Super hammer. Is this a slightly odd or even rare configuration? I don't mean 1 of 250, but not common, either. Thanks

 

[gunman42782]

Someone more than likely just swapped out the regular hammer for a Super hammer. I do it all the time.

 

[black029]

I considered that, but it appears virtually new. People that do that usually burn some powder. But you didn’t know the condition so it’s still a good observation

 

[Rclark]

You can fire a SS gun 'a lot' and it will still clean-up looking like new. Especially when one goes to sell it, one usually is a bit more picky on cleaning the nooks and crannies!

I too think the hammer was simply swapped out. There are some people that do it first thing as they like the super hammer better than the normal one.

 

[Hondo44]

I agree, not factory...swapped in.

 

[black029]

You’re likely correct. I saw hoof prints and suspected zebras.........

 

[jasper661]

That sure sounds like after market to me, the first thing I did to my Blackhawk .45 was to replace the grip frame with a "super" grip frame.

 

[Hondo44]

Me too, on this .45 5 1/2" Vaq, the round guard from a Hunter SBH, a Montado hammer, and 5" long ejector:

 

[Joe S.]

I love that Vaquero!