Ruger New Model Blackhawk .45 Colt Single-Action Revolver, Blued Steel, 1990 Manufacture, Adjustable Sights — Note: Box end label "Catalog No. BN 45, 7½" Bbl." does not match this 4⅝" revolver; box is not original-to-this-revolver
Manufactured in 1990, this Ruger New Model Blackhawk in .45 Colt is a blued steel, single-action revolver with classic styling and modern Ruger safety features. It presents in very good condition with an excellent bore and includes a Ruger factory box and manual; note: the box end label reads "Catalog No. BN 45, 7½" Bbl." (BN denotes a blued New Model Blackhawk in .45 Colt with a 7½-inch barrel), which does not match this 4⅝-inch revolver, so the box is not original-to-this-revolver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: It retains a high percentage of the original factory bluing with only light handling marks consistent with careful field use. The action cycles crisply, timing is correct, and the cylinder lock-up is solid.
What's Included
- Ruger factory cardboard box with end label: New Model Blackhawk .45 Caliber, Catalog No. BN 45, 7.5" barrel
- Original manual
This New Model Blackhawk is a six-shot, single-action revolver built on a robust all-steel frame and finished in blued steel. It uses a fluted cylinder and a traditional plow-handle grip frame fitted with smooth hardwood grips bearing Ruger medallions.
Ruger’s transfer-bar safety system and loading-gate interlock are integral to the New Model action, allowing safe carry and confident handling without sacrificing the classic single-action operation. An external spur hammer provides positive, familiar cocking control.
The sighting arrangement is straightforward and effective: a ramped front sight pairs with a fully adjustable rear sight that includes protective ears. This setup supports precise point-of-impact adjustments with durable, all-iron components.
Practical features include a full-length ejector-rod housing with a crescent-style button for consistent case extraction. The revolver is chambered in .45 Colt with a 6-round capacity, aligning classic big-bore performance with Ruger’s proven build quality.
Originating from the United States and dated to 1990, this example represents the established New Model Blackhawk series with its blend of traditional form and updated internal safeties.