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For sale/cash only: vintage (1959) Ruger Old Model (3-screw) Blackhawk .44 Magnum with 6 1/2" barrel
Description: This is a vintage Ruger Old Model Blackhawk chambered for .44 Magnum with a 6 1/2" barrel. This is the original Ruger .44 Magnum, made from 1956-1962. It was replaced by the substantially larger Super Blackhawk, but the original Blackhawks have a very dedicated following because of their superior handling, balance and quality. There were approximately 29,000 of these made during the six year production period.
This Blackhawk has been converted by Ruger so that it is safe to carry with six chambers loaded, but it includes the original parts (returned by Ruger with the revolver) to convert it to its original configuration. Note that unconverted Old Model Rugers are unsafe to carry with six chambers loaded due to the possibility of an unintended discharge.
This Blackhawk is "shooter grade." It shows general use and wear, including a turn line on the cylinder, two places on the cylinder where the bluing shows wear, and dings on the front sight and ramp. (The rest of the cylinder looks great, I've shown the two areas that have finish wear in the pictures below.) The bluing on the loading gate has a purple tone, which is very common for factory-original Blackhawks.
If you are interested in the background of the original Old Model Blackhawk, the following web pages may be of interest:
Hamm: Ruger Blackhawk .44 Magnum "Flattop"
Quinn: Here Come Ol' Flat Top
Taffin: 24. THE FIRST 44 BLACKHAWK THE FLAT TOP
Taffin: Flat-Top Blackhawk
Accessories: original Ruger lock parts to re-convert to original lockwork
Price/Selling Terms/Location: $775 + $40 FedEx shipping from MA. USPS money order only, no PayPal, no trades. For state law reasons the outbound transfer will be made from a MA-licensed dealer. As we all know, everything that involves a dealer these days takes some time, so please be aware that the dealer's shipping turnaround will not be within my control.
For the same reason, although not required, turnaround time will be faster if you can include an ink-signed FFL copy with payment rather than using fax or online FFL verification.
Contact Information: Please contact me by email rather than by PM, for faster responses.
The following pictures show the cylinder in each of its six positions. As you can see, there are
a couple of marks on the finish; other cylinders are cosmetically perfect.
For sale/cash only: vintage (1959) Ruger Old Model (3-screw) Blackhawk .44 Magnum with 6 1/2" barrel
Description: This is a vintage Ruger Old Model Blackhawk chambered for .44 Magnum with a 6 1/2" barrel. This is the original Ruger .44 Magnum, made from 1956-1962. It was replaced by the substantially larger Super Blackhawk, but the original Blackhawks have a very dedicated following because of their superior handling, balance and quality. There were approximately 29,000 of these made during the six year production period.
This Blackhawk has been converted by Ruger so that it is safe to carry with six chambers loaded, but it includes the original parts (returned by Ruger with the revolver) to convert it to its original configuration. Note that unconverted Old Model Rugers are unsafe to carry with six chambers loaded due to the possibility of an unintended discharge.
This Blackhawk is "shooter grade." It shows general use and wear, including a turn line on the cylinder, two places on the cylinder where the bluing shows wear, and dings on the front sight and ramp. (The rest of the cylinder looks great, I've shown the two areas that have finish wear in the pictures below.) The bluing on the loading gate has a purple tone, which is very common for factory-original Blackhawks.
If you are interested in the background of the original Old Model Blackhawk, the following web pages may be of interest:
Hamm: Ruger Blackhawk .44 Magnum "Flattop"
Quinn: Here Come Ol' Flat Top
Taffin: 24. THE FIRST 44 BLACKHAWK THE FLAT TOP
Taffin: Flat-Top Blackhawk
Accessories: original Ruger lock parts to re-convert to original lockwork
Price/Selling Terms/Location: $775 + $40 FedEx shipping from MA. USPS money order only, no PayPal, no trades. For state law reasons the outbound transfer will be made from a MA-licensed dealer. As we all know, everything that involves a dealer these days takes some time, so please be aware that the dealer's shipping turnaround will not be within my control.
For the same reason, although not required, turnaround time will be faster if you can include an ink-signed FFL copy with payment rather than using fax or online FFL verification.Contact Information: Please contact me by email rather than by PM, for faster responses.
The following pictures show the cylinder in each of its six positions. As you can see, there are
a couple of marks on the finish; other cylinders are cosmetically perfect.
