Old Model Super Blackhawk

[shunka]

Hi all. I picked up a three screw Super Blackhawk at a gun show yesterday. The Ruger website shows it was made in 1970. It's about 90 or better percent, no box or papers, and I gave $500 out the door for it.


Was this a good price, or did I over pay?

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Good gun.

Not bad price.

Welcome to RugerForum.

 

[oregon73]

Yes.

Good gun, fair price. You still bought it cheaper than a new one, and you got a much better firearm. I'm sure you know about only loading five, not six, and resting the hammer over an empty chamber. That's the one crucial bit of safety information one needs to enjoy the old model action.

Welcome to the forum!

Rob

 

[flatgate]

That's about the going rate around here.

What we now need is to see it..........

flatgate

 

[contender]

Welcome to the Forum!
A great gun,, sounds like a good shooter. Now,, as to the price,, not bad,, and if YOU are happy,,, who cares? Besides,, they aren't making OM's anymore ,,,so you can not pay too much,, just occasionally too early,,,! keep it,, use it,,, take care of it,, and it'll still be worth what you paid for it or more!

 

[shunka]

Thank you all for the welcome and the replies. I feel like I did okay. Just have to give the old girl a workout at the range, and see how she does. Hope it's as good as the .30 Carbine I bought new a few months ago.

 

[oregon73]

I'm sure you'll have a great time with the gun. Enjoy it. And keep in touch.

Rob

 

[BearStopper]

Yes you paid about the going rate of a shooter. I have seen some with issues starting at 450.00 but yours sounds like a nicer one so no worries. I paid 550.00 for mine.

 

[shunka]

I have noticed one thing with mine. It doesn't take much effort to open the gate. It's much easier to open than the gate on a brand new New Model Blackhawk I bought recently.

Is this common on the older guns, or does mine need to be looked at? Is it safe to shoot? Do they loosen up with use?

 

[Ale-8(1)]

The New Model gates serve as the interlock to allow the cylinder to "free-wheel" for loading/unloading, therefore they have a little mechanical resistance associated with them.

The gates on the Old Models are not so interlocked, and thus easier to open/close.

 

[shunka]

So I don't have to worry about it flying open when I fire it? I forgot to mention that the guy I bought it from had another gun and the gate was the same. Sounds like it's normal, and nothing to worry about.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

If it won't "fall open" from its own weight I'd not worry about it. There should be just a little "detent" feel as it goes closed since there's a little spring-loaded ball in there to hold it closed.

 

[rugerguy]

sounds like a nice gun, as for the gate, put a few drops of 'Kroil' down the inside of th gate, along the frameand work it in, flip the gate open and shut a few times, the smalll spring and plunger in those old models can get "hung up" from lack of use ( sitting around)
You can also remove the grip frame, there is a small screw on the underside, should be "flush" with the bottom edge of the guns fame, screw this screw in a turn or so ( after you clean out the hole, if any rust or gunk in it) this will put more pressure on the plunger detent............the oil from the outside usually works.

 

[I_Like_Pie]

Shoot it & enjoy it. Not bad price all things considered.

Thing to remember is that you will keep it forever. They are really good guns. Make sure the gripframe and cylinder pin release has not loosened over the years and blast away.

 

[shunka]

I finally shot it today. My middle knuckle is still sore! :mrgreen: Worked great for a forty year old gun. It's a keeper.

 

[oldthings]

 

[Lazy R]

I have that same revolver. Wanted one since I was a pup, and found one about 10 years ago for cheap. It's a lovely piece of machinery, however if I'm going to put many rounds through it I put on the batting gloves--that square trigger guard is merciless!

 

[Southern Shooter]

I have a 1972 Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum with a 7 1/2" barrel that is about 90%. So, would you folks say it is worth more than $300? I was told that is the most I could ever hope to get for it if I decided to sell it...by a guy that was pushing me to sell it to him.

Thanks

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Well, that might be all you'd get out of him, but he ain't the only fish in the sea.

 

[billyb]

I just picked up an Old Model SBH today. Serial number dates it to very early 1970. It came with a tooled period TV fast draw type rig, and original Ruger box. My gunsmith said it looked to be new except for some holster wear on the side of the muzzle, and some marks on the grips. We pulled the cylinder pin, no marks in the front of the cylinders, and the forcing cone blueing is pristine. There is a very faint cylinder line, but you will need to look hard to see it. As far as we can tell, the gun is unfired. It has been converted by Ruger, and the owner did not ask for the parts back.
Before I saw this gun. I was going to have the barrel cut to 4 5/8ths", and shoot it. Now that I have it in hand, I don't know whether to shoot it, sell it, or put it in the safe.
I really don't need another safe queen. Any opinions?

 

[PALADIN85020]

My very first single action revolver was a "white box" Super B, acquired in 1963 or 1964. Preparatory to a household move, my wife threw out the box - she'll NEVER make that mistake again. Like a fool, I traded the gun off for something I coveted more, and I regret that. If any of you find it, serial number 10030, let me know!

Years later, feeling the nostalgia for my old Super, I came into this one, one of the last old models made in 1973 before the transition to the "New Model" with the transfer-bar system. I highly prefer the old models with the recessed charge holes and the old four-click action. Much more elegant and traditional. While it's not my original "white box" gun, it helps to fill the void that one left.

 

[wes-ki-mo]

The middle knuckle, join the club. If you are going to
shoot it a lot, look into Hogue's grips. It covers the
back of the trigger guard and changes the grip entirely.