Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357 Magnum Revolver, 4.62 in Barrel, 6-Round, Blued, 1981
This Ruger New Model Blackhawk is a full-size, single-action .357 Magnum revolver manufactured in 1981. It features a 4.62 in alloy steel barrel, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and a blued finish with a matte black aluminum alloy grip frame. Adjustable iron sights, Ruger’s transfer-bar safety, and compatibility with .38 Special ammunition make this 1981 example a strong, well-detailed specimen. The serial prefix 35- aligns with its 1981 production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Specific Condition Notes: There is little sign of prior use. The firearm is in excellent condition and functions properly.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory cardboard box (yellow/black with phoenix logo)
- Original manual
The revolver’s construction pairs a blued alloy steel barrel, cylinder, and receiver with a matte black aluminum alloy grip frame and trigger guard. Wood grip panels with Ruger phoenix medallions and a classic plow-handle profile round out the configuration. It is a six-shot, fluted-cylinder .357 Magnum with a 4.62 in barrel, built in the USA.
Operation is single-action with an exposed hammer featuring a knurled spur. Ruger’s transfer-bar safety and loading-gate interlock support safe handling and allow safe six-round carry. An ejector rod housing with a spring-return ejector provides positive case extraction.
The sighting system is straightforward and precise: a ramp front sight pairs with a fully adjustable square-notch rear. Chambered in .357 Magnum, it also accepts .38 Special ammunition for versatile use.
Markings on the right frame read: "RUGER .357 MAGNUM CAL. NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK." The revolver was manufactured in 1981, and the serial prefix 35- corresponds with that production timeframe. MFG. 1981.