Ruger New Model Blackhawk .45 Colt Revolver, 7.5-Inch Barrel, 1979 Production — Sold AS-IS
Produced in 1979, this full-size Ruger New Model Blackhawk pairs the classic .45 Colt chambering with a long 7.5-inch barrel and the company’s robust alloy-steel frame. Factory checkered walnut grips with silver Ruger eagle medallions, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and fully adjustable iron sights round out a revolver designed for heavy loads and precise shooting. Please note: this firearm is offered strictly AS-IS and will require qualified gunsmith repair before use.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Exterior wear and scuffs are present, and the rear sight is damaged. Hammer and sear engagement are worn or altered to the point that the hammer can fall from full cock with light thumb pressure without touching the trigger. Because of this unsafe condition, the revolver must be repaired or have parts replaced by a competent gunsmith before it is fired. Sold AS-IS.
What’s Included
- Ruger New Model Blackhawk .45 Colt revolver
The serial prefix 46-46603 dates this revolver to 1979, placing it in the early years of the New Model series. These guns introduced Ruger’s transfer-bar ignition system, allowing safe carry with all six chambers loaded.
The 7.5-inch alloy-steel barrel, paired with a 1:16 RH twist, is well-suited for harnessing the full ballistic potential of .45 Colt loads. An under-lug ejector housing runs the full barrel length for smooth case extraction.
Ruger’s heavy single-action frame is built to handle higher-pressure cartridges than traditional Colt-pattern revolvers. The fluted six-shot cylinder and blued finish complement the frame’s strength while keeping weight balanced for steady off-hand shooting.
Checkered walnut grips with diamond panels and silver Ruger medallions offer a secure hold and period-correct styling. The pinned ramp front sight and fully adjustable rear sight enable precise point-of-impact adjustments, though the rear sight will need repair as noted.
With its combination of classic chambering, long barrel, and early New Model features, this Blackhawk remains a desirable platform once its mechanical issues are professionally addressed.