Unusual Blackhawk Convertible

[sandspur6]

Hi guys. I am helping the widow of a deceased friend dispose of several firearms. One of them is a Blackhawk Convertible in 10mm/38-40. I have never seen one in this caliber. Can anyone tell me how rare it is and about what it is worth. It is in the original box with the papers and is in excellent condition. Knowing my friend as I did, I am sure that it has been fired, but not very much. Thanks.

 

[hittman]

Is there a Buckeye engraved on the top strap?

 

[sandspur6]

Is there a Buckeye engraved on the top strap?

Yep.

 

[jimbo1096]

I hope you will consider offering any Rugers here on the forum before the general public if you are willing to ship them through an FFL.

 

[NH Rugerman]

It was a limited issue revolver by Buckeye Sports Supply in the late 80's/early 90's as I recall....I would value the package in $750.00-800.00 range..

 

[sandspur6]

Thanks. If it doesn't sell at our local gunshow this weekend, I may post it on the forum and see if there is any interest.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

The RENE price guide has them at $685 in "pristine" condition with box & papers.

Serial numbers run thru 611-06199. Not a lot of them.

 

[dakota1911]

They are sort of rare. For years folks have been hoping for a 10mm/40S&W convertible from Ruger through Lipsey or somebody like that but it has not happened yet.

 

[Ale-8(1)]

There was a .38-40/40S&W Vaquero. Pretty close.

 

[MagnumM]

Check to see if there is also a Blackhawk convertible chambered for the .32 H&R with the spare cylinder chambered for the .32-20. Ruger produced both for Buckeye Sports in the late 1980's. The .32 .32-20 convertible was produced first. Customers who purchased this Blackhawk had the option to purchase the .38-40/10mm the fo)owing year with the same serial number. If by chance you stumbled onto both Blackhawks with matching SN's you have a rare set and $ 1000.00 per revolver New or ANIB would not be unreasonable to ask . Sell them as a set.
MM

 

[Hondo44]

Buckeye Sports had 5541 38-40/10MM models shipped to it; all in 1990.