Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum Stainless Revolver – 7.5-Inch, 1983 Production, Custom Pearlite Grips
Built in 1983, this Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk pairs classic single-action power with the durability of brushed satin stainless steel. A 7.5-inch barrel, unfluted six-shot cylinder, and square-back “Dragoon” trigger guard give it the unmistakable Super Blackhawk profile, while smooth white pearlite grip panels add a custom touch. Chambered for the hard-hitting .44 Remington Magnum—and able to fire .44 Special—this full-size revolver is a solid choice for field, range, or collection.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling – Sharp lands and grooves.
Minor superficial scratches and small blemishes are visible on the stainless surfaces under close inspection. The aftermarket pearlite grips are free of chips or cracks, and the factory walnut panels remain in comparable shape.
What’s Included
- After-market smooth white pearlite synthetic grip panels (installed)
- Factory walnut grip panels with Ruger silver medallions
This revolver is part of Ruger’s New Model series, incorporating the transfer-bar safety and loading-gate interlock for safe carry with all six chambers loaded. Serial prefix 84 confirms 1983 manufacture, placing it among the early stainless Super Blackhawks.
The 7.5-inch stainless barrel delivers full .44 Magnum performance and stretches sight radius for practical accuracy. A drift-pinned ramp front sight teams with a fully adjustable square-notch rear sight, making elevation and windage tuning straightforward.
Stainless investment-cast construction—frame, cylinder, barrel, and receiver—provides corrosion resistance and lasting strength. At 48 ounces unloaded and 13.38 inches overall, the revolver balances well for deliberate single-action shooting.
Customization is limited to grip panels, keeping all major components original. The unfluted cylinder, spur-type hammer, and distinctive Dragoon-style trigger guard preserve the model’s traditional aesthetics.