Ruger Blackhawk New Model .45 Colt Revolver – 7.5" Blued, Single-Action, 1990 Production
The Ruger Blackhawk New Model chambered in .45 Colt offers classic single-action handling paired with Ruger’s famously rugged construction. Built in 1990 and wearing a 7.5-inch blued barrel, this full-size revolver combines traditional lines with the strength to handle modern, higher-pressure “Ruger-only” loads. Adjustable iron sights, smooth walnut grips, and a transfer-bar safety round out a package prized by shooters who value durability and straightforward accuracy.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratches and small blemishes are visible on the blued surfaces, and faint spots of surface rust and pitting are present. The bore remains bright and shiny with well-defined rifling.
What’s Included
- Ruger Blackhawk New Model .45 Colt revolver
This Blackhawk is built on Ruger’s investment-cast alloy-steel frame, renowned for withstanding the greater pressures of specialty .45 Colt handloads. The robust six-shot cylinder and solid top strap reinforce that reputation for strength.
A 7.5-inch barrel delivers an extended sight radius and increased muzzle velocity, making this configuration popular with hunters and target shooters looking for dependable accuracy from a revolver platform.
The transfer-bar safety lets the revolver be carried with all six chambers loaded, a practical upgrade over earlier single-actions while preserving the traditional hammer-cock firing cycle.
Sights consist of a pinned ramp front with a serrated face and a micro-adjustable square-notch rear, allowing precise elevation and windage corrections without tools. Combined with the crisp single-action trigger, the setup encourages confident shot placement.
Serial number prefix 47-XXXXX places production in 1991, aligning with Ruger’s early-1990s manufacturing run for this model (catalog number 0455).