Ruger Super Blackhawk Old Model Three-Screw .44 Magnum Revolver, 7.5" Blued (1970)
This full-size Ruger Super Blackhawk is an Old Model three-screw revolver chambered in .44 Remington Magnum. Built in 1970, it features the classic pre-transfer-bar action, a 7.5-inch round alloy-steel barrel, and high-polish blued finish that collectors look for. A non-fluted six-shot cylinder and Dragoon-length square-back grip frame add both mass and distinctive style, while factory one-piece walnut grips with silver Ruger medallions complete the period-correct package.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Rifling Condition: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows light scratching, scuffing, and small blemishes on the metal surfaces.
What’s Included
- Ruger Super Blackhawk Old Model Three-Screw .44 Magnum revolver
- Factory one-piece walnut grips with Ruger eagle medallions (installed)
The Old Model three-screw action omits Ruger’s later transfer-bar safety, giving the hammer-to-firing-pin interface its original configuration favored by traditionalists and collectors.
A non-fluted cylinder adds weight to help tame .44 Magnum recoil and gives the revolver its recognizable profile. The cylinder, barrel, and frame all wear Ruger’s deep, high-polish bluing from the pre-1973 era.
The 7.5-inch barrel provides a long sight radius for precise shooting with the Patridge-style ramp front sight and micro-adjustable rear sight. The screw-retained ejector-rod housing keeps the lines clean while maintaining strength.
Ergonomics are anchored by the Dragoon-length square-back grip frame and wide trigger, both machined from alloy steel. Combined with the exposed hammer, they deliver the classic single-action feel that defines the Super Blackhawk series.