Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357 Maximum SRM, 10.5-Inch, 1983 Production – Limited-Run Silhouette Revolver
Built in 1983, this Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357 Maximum SRM stands out as one of fewer than 9,200 revolvers ever made in this chambering. Ruger designed the gun specifically for metallic silhouette competition, pairing a long, unfluted six-shot cylinder with a 10.5-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel to handle the high-pressure .357 Remington Maximum cartridge. The result is a full-size single-action revolver with superior strength, an extended sight radius, and notable collector appeal.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent – showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent – sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light exterior wear is present from limited use.
What’s Included
- Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357 Maximum SRM revolver with 10.5-inch barrel
Ruger’s .357 Maximum Blackhawk was the first and only commercial revolver chambered for this high-velocity cartridge, giving it a unique place in handgun history. Production lasted roughly two years due to concerns about top-strap flame cutting, making surviving examples especially desirable.
The 10.5-inch barrel is cold hammer forged from alloy steel and finished with a recessed crown for consistent accuracy. Coupled with the fully adjustable rear sight and pinned ramp front, the extra barrel length provides a long sight radius favored by silhouette shooters.
Strength comes from the extended, unfluted cylinder and robust alloy-steel frame, both finished in Ruger’s rich blue. A transfer-bar safety and loading-gate interlock add modern safety features without altering the classic single-action operation.
Smooth walnut grips with silver Ruger eagle medallions complete the package, giving the revolver a traditional look that contrasts nicely with its purpose-built performance.