WTK: Long grip-frame Blackhawks?

[Valmet]

WTK: Approx how many "long grip frame" Super Blackhawks were mfg? I've recently encountered two advertised as rare and trying to figure out just how rare. Any info is appreciated.

 

[chet15]

The estimate has always been around 300 guns.
Be careful on somebody's description of long grip frame though. Some people describe all Super Blackhawks with a long grip frame.
Genuine long frame Super Blackhawks have a grip frame that is roughly 3/16" longer at the bottom, and every one I've ever seen also has an upper case "C" stamped on the inside of each panel.
Chet15

 

[Valmet]

Thanks for the helpful info Chet.

 

[Valmet]

Is there a known serial number range for these guns like the first few hundred?

 

[street]

Is there a known serial number range for these guns like the first few hundred?

No! They are intermixed with the standard Super grip frames. They are usually under serial number 3300, with most below 2700. The lowest known is serial number 4

 

[Ruger1441]

In my experience most are 2 and 3 digit guns. Total random order for example #70 #61 #138 are long frames and # 72 # 62 # 63 and # 139 are standard frames. My highest long frame is # 2971 and my lowest is # 20. #1441 is a long frame with shipper and was my first complete package, hence my handle. To further complicate matters # 5 is a standard in a white box while Steve's # 9 is a long frame in a white box.

 

[Valmet]

Interesting, thank you for your insight gentlemen.

 

[flattop44]

Crazy numbers, my #10 is a standard frame in a white box and #19 is a LF in a mahogany case.
FT44

 

[Ruger1441]

6 is a standard with no box :?

 

[mike722]

The highest known used to be 3111, but I think someone recently found one just a few numbers higher..