Old model hammers

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What I know and what I would like to know! The first image is correct for the 357 Blackhawk as it is the measurement from my 1968 BH. is it the same from the first ones to 1973? The second image I think but not positive is for 30, 41 and 45 calibers also think dimension wise it would fit the Super Blackhawk but doesn't have the wide spur. Is it the same for all older model Blackhawks with the larger frame? There is an image of what looks to be an official Ruger display that shows the 30 caliber hammer the same as the 357 but I think that is is incorrect. The third image is for reference New Model single six I think but not sure dimension is the same for older models. Any input, corrections and additional information welcome!

 

[Hondo44]

"What I know and what I would like to know! The first image is correct for the 357 Blackhawk as it is the measurement from my 1968 BH. is it the same from the first ones to 1973? YES, the early old model flattop .357 and later OM .357 hammers are the same because both are mid size frames.

"The second image I think but not positive is for 30, 41 and 45 calibers also think dimension wise it would fit the Super Blackhawk but doesn't have the wide spur. Is it the same for all older model Blackhawks with the larger frame? YES

"There is an image of what looks to be an official Ruger display that shows the 30 caliber hammer the same as the 357 but I think that is is incorrect. That's correct for NM Blackhawk .357s. It's not correct for old model midsize frame 357 and NM Flattop Blackhawk and New Vaquero midsize frames.

"The third image is for reference New Model single six I think but not sure dimension is the same for older models. Any input, corrections and additional information welcome!" The old model and new model have the same size hammers and both have two different size hammers: the Single Six hammers are slightly taller than the Super Single Six hammers (which are about 1/16" shorter so they don't hit the back of the fully adjustable rear sight).

Note: all hammer sizes vary slightly by a couple of thousandths.

 

[rovergland]

okay great.

 

[XUSNORDIE]

okay great.

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"What I know and what I would like to know! The first image is correct for the 357 Blackhawk as it is the measurement from my 1968 BH. is it the same from the first ones to 1973? YES, the early old model flattop .357 and later OM .357 hammers are the same because both are mid size frames.

"The second image I think but not positive is for 30, 41 and 45 calibers also think dimension wise it would fit the Super Blackhawk but doesn't have the wide spur. Is it the same for all older model Blackhawks with the larger frame? YES

"There is an image of what looks to be an official Ruger display that shows the 30 caliber hammer the same as the 357 but I think that is is incorrect. That's correct for NM Blackhawk .357s. It's not correct for old model midsize frame 357 and NM Flattop Blackhawk and New Vaquero midsize frames.

"The third image is for reference New Model single six I think but not sure dimension is the same for older models. Any input, corrections and additional information welcome!" The old model and new model have the same size hammers and both have two different size hammers: the Single Six hammers are slightly taller than the Super Single Six hammers (which are about 1/16" shorter so they don't hit the back of the fully adjustable rear sight).

Note: all hammer sizes vary slightly by a couple of thousandths.

Great information! Thank you!