Super Blackhawk, "Flattop???"

[Hankus]

Large frame Blackhawk 7-12" barrel (a project gun) large frame Vaquero Bisley, and medium frame flattop, all in .45 Colt.

 

[Chinook3]

So what do you call a '41 Mag from 1966 (2nd year of production) that's been "transfer barred"? It's an OM that s been saved. Just call it a three screw?

 

[hittman]

Converted Old Model

 

[JAYDAWG]

In my experience the term "Flattop" is used to describe the 357 & 44 (non super) up until 1962/1963 when Ruger went to the protected sight version.
The new models above, technically are flattops, but copies of the originals.

JaydaWg

Chinook3,
I would add to my quote in this post, that in 62/63 when the "original" flattops were replaced by the "protected sight" version, they were/are now referred to as "old models"
(still 3 screws, but not flattops) until 1973 when the "new models" came out with TWO screws, and the safety bar conversion.

So, agree with hitman, converted old model.
Hope this helps.

Keep asking !!

Cheers,
JAYDAWG

 

[contender]

Yep,, we just call them "Converted Old Models."

But JayDawg needs to look a bit closer at the New Models. They use (2) PINS,,,, NOT screws!

 

[JAYDAWG]

But JayDawg needs to look a bit closer at the New Models. They use (2) PINS,,,, NOT screws!

You could be right, I don't know, because I've never taken one apart!!!
I should look to see if I even have one......

JAYDAWG

 

[contender]

Well JAYDAWG if you are like me,, reading can be a challenge. Just look at the pictures all over this forum of the New Models,, and you will see the 2 pins and they aren't slotted. Pictures are easier to understand,,, !

 

[Robb Barnes]

Contender is right UNTIL you find a custom new model two pin gun the the gunsmith slotted the heads of the pins to look like screws and even more confusing, if they installed a bolt bearing block that is held in place by a screw! Then it really gets the casual observer going!

 

[Ale-8(1)]

Even if the pins have been slotted there are still only two of them.

The bolt bearing block is another matter altogether.

 

[Hondo44]

You can have a safety retrofit/conversion old model flattop (357 only).

And you can have a safety retrofit/conversion old model.