Dantforth
Blackhawk
I am new here so that will explain why my user name is not familiar to you. I have been a Ruger fan for many years, buying my first in 1966 for $124.00, a 44 Mag. carbine. I have been looking for some time for a Blackhawk .357 in the early vintage design. This last week I found one, serial number 94**, which is in about great condition with about 75 - 80% bluing remaining. Yes, it has had the safety hammer bar added. I spent some time on Google looking at history and variations and now have some questions. How hard is it to find the returned parts package so I could put this revolver back in original condition? Ruger says it was manufactured in 1957 and elsewhere I read that the 6 1/2" barrel length wasn't available until 1958. Mine has a 6 1/2 inch barrel. Is that common? Grip frame is marked XR3, Alcoa and a "G". No major blemishes and the original grip panels are in A1 condition. Rear sight is marked with a script "Micro". The poop I read said it should have four distinct clicks when cocking the hammer but it only has three. It also doesn't have the first safety notch when drawing the hammer back. Is all of this because of the conversion? Long winded eh? Oh yes, I know someone will ask what I paid....$300.00 in Canadian funds. Thanks, Dave...and yes I can post photos if anyone wants to see it.