Ruger Blackhawk 3 screw

[Lt Choate]

Wanted to show off my recent find. A classic Ruger Blackhawk "3 screw" in .357 mag. It was made in 1967.

Before I go further, I must say that unfortunately it already has had the factory conversion with the transfer bar added so, it does not have quite the collector value that I would hope for, but I got it at a gun show for a great price and it is mechanically very sound. Very good shooter.

Some scratches from use but that is to be expected for a 56 year old revolver.

 

[Johnnu2]

I LIKE IT........If it were mine, I'd put another $125 for the original OM parts and "convert" it back....
IMHO of course,
J.

 

[Lt Choate]

I agree with you and have thought about doing just that. However, I don't have a clue as to where to turn to get the OM kit to do so. Would you, or anyone else on the forum, know where to look???

 

[hittman]

anyone else on the forum, know where to look???

Classifieds.

 

[32shooter]

First off, nice find. Who doesn't like a short barreled Blackhawk.
Place a wanted to buy ad in classified section here on the Forum. You should find a set.

 

[Lt Choate]

First off, nice find. Who doesn't like a short barreled Blackhawk.
Place a wanted to buy ad in classified section here on the Forum. You should find a set.

Thanks for the advice and help.

 

[contender]

Nice score! And I agree, a set of original parts should put that gun back the way it was meant to be. But usually a set of parts will run about $150.

 

[Watertender]

Nice addition to the family!

 

[Lt Choate]

I just posted the request in the Classified section of this forum.
Again..............thanks.

 

[rugerguy]

Nice find, we also like it, I sent you a message as to parts, as well as another ejector housing to spruce it up....sorry no OM grips but you could use those ,just put in some black eagle medallions and change the hardware , the wood appears pretty good..

 

[Hondo44]

I just posted the request in the Classified section of this forum.
Again..............thanks.

Did you include in your post that you need the shorter mid frame size hammer? The taller hammer for the large frame will put a dent in the rear sight the first time you pull the trigger.

 

[Hoofnit]

I have the parts to convert that back

 

[vlavalle]

Wanted to show off my recent find. A classic Ruger Blackhawk "3 screw" in .357 mag. It was made in 1967.

Before I go further, I must say that unfortunately it already has had the factory conversion with the transfer bar added so, it does not have quite the collector value that I would hope for, but I got it at a gun show for a great price and it is mechanically very sound. Very good shooter.

Some scratches from use but that is to be expected for a 56 year old revolver.


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I own a 3 screw Ruger Blackhawk blued .357 Mag 6 1/2" barrel that I bought in 1965. I have a western style holster and I use to quickdraw with it as well. I had it updated free by Ruger around 2010, but they also sent back all the original parts they swapped out. I think I paid $87 back in 1965 when I purchased it! The barrel tip is slight worn on the left side of the top of the barrel due to my quick drawing. Otherwise, it is in perfect condition.

 

[Lt Choate]

Did you include in your post that you need the shorter mid frame size hammer? The taller hammer for the large frame will put a dent in the rear sight the first time you pull the trigger.

Hondo, I did not know there was a difference in the hammers based on the frame. I am VERY appreciative to you for pointing this out. I am in discussion with a source and I sent your message to him for verification.

Thanks again.

 

[hittman]

Lt Choate, Rugerguy knows his stuff. If he says he has what you need, he will certainly know ALL the right parts.

 

[Lt Choate]

Lt Choate, Rugerguy knows his stuff. If he says he has what you need, he will certainly know ALL the right parts.

Thank you for your endorsement.

 

[rugerguy]

Hey guys it never hurts to let OTHERS know , there actually is a difference, look at even the Single/Super Single Sixes........gee, then there are the triggers, fat, skinny, and on and on it goes....now about the ejector housings.........

,,,,,,,,,,,"and so it goes....Wil Terry " RIP

 

[dickydalton]

#108xxx that I bought when I was 15. I wore the first hammer, trigger and pawl out once and have another set in case I do again. Doubtful at my age.

 

[contender]

dicky,, that gun has Character!

 

[WendyZXZ]

That is a nice find and addition!

 

[dobegrant.45]

Very nice,congrats

 

[Big Jim Ruger Man]

Wanted to show off my recent find. A classic Ruger Blackhawk "3 screw" in .357 mag. It was made in 1967.

Before I go further, I must say that unfortunately it already has had the factory conversion with the transfer bar added so, it does not have quite the collector value that I would hope for, but I got it at a gun show for a great price and it is mechanically very sound. Very good shooter.

Some scratches from use but that is to be expected for a 56 year old revolver.


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That's a good one. I've had a NM 45/45acp since 84 and recently got my hands on a 3 screw 4 5/8 45colt.

 

[Lt Choate]

That's a good one. I've had a NM 45/45acp since 84 and recently got my hands on a 3 screw 4 5/8 45colt.

Thanks.
I just successfully converted this back to the original "3 screw" status. There is another thread on here about that conversion that you might find of interest:

https://www.rugerforum.com/threads/taking-3-screw-blackhawk-back-to-original-status.310004/
Thanks again,