Sturm, Ruger & Co. Old Model Blackhawk Three-Screw Pre-Warning Four Digit, Blue & Black 6 1/2″ Single Action Revolver & Box, MFD 1958 C&R .44 Mag.

SOLD FOR: $1,300
LSB#: 
180410CT03

Make: Ruger

Model: Old Model Blackhawk

Serial Number: 5841

Year of Manufacture: 1958 (https://ruger.com/service/productHistory/RE-Bhawk357.html)

Caliber: .44 Magnum

Action Type: 6-Shot, Single Action, Side-Gate Loaded

Markings: The left of the barrel is marked “STURM, RUGER & CO. / SOUTHPORT,CONN. U.S.A.”, the left of the frame is marked “RUGER BLACKHAWK /.44 MAGNUM CAL.” and with the Ruger logo, the right has the serial number. The front face of the cylinder is marked “S”.

Barrel Length: 6 1/2”

Sights / Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade with faint white paint in the serrations. The rear sight is a square-notched leaf in a base that is pinned to the topstrap and is micro-adjustable for windage and elevation.

Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are smooth oil finished wood with attractive figuring and black on silver Ruger medallions at their tops. There is no notable wear or damage to the grips, only light handling marks. There are no chips or cracks. The grips rate in about Excellent overall condition.

Type of Finish: Blue & Black Aluminum

Finish Originality: Original

Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore.

Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 98% of its metal finish. The barrel and frame have only a few scattered light marks. The loading gate has a plum hue. The cylinder has very light thinning at its edges with a faint turn line, not through the finish except in the front edges of the lead-in grooves. The grip frame has small spots of faint wear clustered in the bottom of the trigger guard, the top of the topstrap and a few other small, light scattered marks. The markings are crisp. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this handgun rates in about Excellent condition.

Mechanics: The action functions correctly. This pistol has a half-cock and no transfer bar. Each cylinder has tight lockup on all chambers with almost no play. We did not fire this handgun. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.

Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is a two-piece black and yellow cardboard Ruger box with the serial number written on the end with text in red ink. Also included is a manual for the revolver and an NRA envelope with paperwork. The box for the revolver has light wear at edges and corners with a few scattered light marks and some scuffs on the bottom face of the bottom half, in about Fine condition.

Our Assessment: Ruger’s first pistol and revover were successful, but the Blackhawk put Ruger on the map. The revolver was introduced in 1955, but at almost the same time that Smith & Wesson introduced it’s own .44 Magnum revolvers they were able to introduce a variant on the Blackhawk also chambered in the new round. The Ruger was not only a stronger design, able to utilize loadings past the published material for the cartridge, it was also available and less expensive than Smith’s offerings. This is one such revolver from 1958 which appears to have maybe been taken out fired a few times, but mostly spending time properly stored. It is an unmolested “old-model” Blackhawk, also known as a “three-screw” which has a half-cock and no transfer bar, giving it just about as much collector value as you’ll find in one of these revolvers. This would make a great addition to any revolver collection and is a must-have for a Ruger collection. It’s also just a fine revolver which would be at home in any collection. Please see our photos and good luck!

CA Legal or CA Private Party Transferable: This handgun CAN be transferred as a dealer sale in California but CANNOT be sold as a Private Party Transfer (PPT) at our Simi Valley shop. This does not apply to out of state residents.

Sturm, Ruger & Co. Old Model Blackhawk Three-Screw Pre-Warning Four Digit, Blue & Black 6 1/2" Single Action Revolver & Box, MFD 1958 C&R .44 Mag.
Sturm, Ruger & Co. Old Model Blackhawk Three-Screw Pre-Warning Four Digit, Blue & Black 6 1/2″ Single Action Revolver & Box, MFD 1958 C&R .44 Mag.