Picked up my first 3-screw today...Blackhawk Flat-top

[VonFatman]

A friend had one he was not shooting and offered it to me...a pretty nice gun that I intend to shoot quite often. Here are a couple pictures.
Serial number 8784...I do not know how old it is but it sure has a nice trigger.

Bob

 

[eric conrad]

Very nice. Looks like it was born in 1957
Eric

 

[Aeroscout9]

Purdy! I don't have a 357 Flattop yet... I'd love one though. They are the perfect size.

 

[gunman42782]

Congratulations! Now you will never be happy until you own several more!

 

[David LaPell]

Nothing like a nice Flat Top

 

[29 Wheelgunner]

Nothing like a nice Flat Top

He is right about that!

 

[VonFatman]

Eric,
Thanks for the D.O.B....This will be my 1st Ruger I can log-in to my C&R Bound Book.

Aeroscout9,
Yes sir, the gun fits like a glove. It's gonna be real happy hanging out with my NM Flat-tops.

gunman42782,
Thanks...I've been on the hunt for an old 3-screw for quite some time...this being a flat-top was a REAL bonus for me!!!

David &29 Wheelgunner,
Thanks!

Bob

 

[G2]

It sure looks like a gem, congrats,

The NM flattops are neat, But the OM has a totally different feel.

and notice the thickness of the top strap .20 OM vs .25 NM, has allways made me wonder.

 

[wildturk]

Very Nice gun! My first Ruger, many guns ago, was a Flattop from 58. Still have it.

 

[c.r.]

Bob, good for you. 8)

Very nice!

~c.r.

 

[DGW1949]

That is a very nice gun. Congratulations on your buy.

DGW

 

[flatheadsal]

we could all use a few friends like that, congrats on a nice score!!!!

 

[americal]

I have my doubts that gun will be your last Ruger single action for you 8)

 

[Easy Ed]

Very nice flattop.

Ed

 

[contender]

Very nice!!!! Congrats on you first, (and I'm sure not your last,) Flattop. I did notice that it appears that the front sight has been filed down. How does it shoot?

 

[VonFatman]

Thanks for all the kind words. It's going to the range tonight so I'll be able to tell you all how it shoots. My buddy told me it was a tack driver in his hands. (but he's a good shot!)...in my hands it may not drive tacks...we'll see.

Contender,
I'm not sure about the front sight....but I do not recall seeing any "refinements" having been made to the front blade...I will look closely this afternoon/evening.

 

[Sonnytoo]

Very nice!!!! Congrats on you first, (and I'm sure not your last,) Flattop. I did notice that it appears that the front sight has been filed down. How does it shoot?

Yeah, I saw that too. Probably just right for some heavier loadings.
sonnytoo

 

[Frank V]

You are going to really like that one. Congratulations.
Frank

 

[VonFatman]

Here's a few pics of the front sight...what do you guys think...was it filed down a bit? It sure shot to point-of-aim tonight with 125gr JSPs in front of 16grs of 2400...not to mention a great light show!

Bob