Ruger Super Blackhawk Old Model Three-Screw .44 Magnum Revolver, 7.5 in Barrel, High-Polish Blued Finish
This late-production Old Model Super Blackhawk combines Ruger’s classic three-screw action with a factory-fluted cylinder—an uncommon feature for 1973, the final year before the transfer-bar redesign. The 7.5 inch barrel, Dragoon-style square-back trigger guard, and robust alloy-steel frame were engineered to manage full-power .44 Magnum loads, while the high-polish salt-blue finish and walnut grips with Ruger medallions give it the period-correct look collectors value.
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.
Light carbon scoring is visible on the cylinder face, and the exterior displays minimal handling marks.
What’s Included
- Ruger Super Blackhawk Old Model Three-Screw revolver
The serial prefix 80 places this revolver in the final production run of Ruger’s Old Model series, making it a desirable piece for enthusiasts who appreciate the pre-transfer-bar mechanism. The traditional three-screw action requires half-cock for loading and unloading, preserving the original feel of Ruger’s early single-actions.
A factory-fluted cylinder distinguishes this revolver from the unfluted versions more commonly seen on Super Blackhawks of the era. The flutes trim weight while retaining full .44 Magnum strength, and the blued finish matches the rest of the gun for a uniform, high-polish appearance.
Ruger fitted the Super Blackhawk with a Dragoon-style steel grip frame and square-back trigger guard to spread recoil over a larger surface area. Combined with the 7.5 inch barrel, this design helps shooters stay on target during heavy-recoiling loads.
Adjustable iron sights—a ramp front and square-notch rear—allow precise elevation and windage tuning. The external spur hammer provides positive purchase for thumb-cocking, complementing the smooth single-action trigger pull.