Ruger Blackhawk Old Model Three-Screw .357 Magnum, 6.5 inch, 1968, Blued, Aftermarket Target Grips
This 1968 Ruger Blackhawk Old Model (Three-Screw) in .357 Magnum showcases the classic pre-transfer-bar lockwork with a protected-sight topstrap and Southport pre-warning barrel address. It features a 6.5-inch barrel, a fluted six-shot cylinder, and aftermarket target-style checkered wood grips without Ruger medallions. Built with blued carbon-steel major components and an aluminum-alloy silver-tone grip frame, it represents a well-kept example from the 1960s era.
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: The rear sight assembly is missing. The hammer shows areas of pitting.
What's Included
- Ruger Blackhawk Old Model (Three-Screw) .357 Mag. revolver with aftermarket checkered wood, target-style grips installed
The Old Model three-screw lockwork without a transfer bar defines this revolver’s authentic 1960s Ruger design. It retains the protected-sight topstrap with integral ears and carries the desirable Southport, Conn. pre-warning barrel address.
Chambered in .357 Magnum, it uses a fluted six-shot cylinder and a 6.5-inch carbon-steel barrel. A full-length ejector housing with a crescent-head rod provides positive case extraction.
Construction is robust and traditional: blued carbon steel for the barrel, frame, and cylinder, paired with an aluminum-alloy silver-tone grip frame. The front sight is a ramped blade with a serrated rear face for a defined sight picture.
Customization is focused on the grip. The revolver wears aftermarket checkered wood grips in a target-style profile, and they intentionally omit Ruger medallions. This setup complements the single-action-only operation and period-correct handling characteristics of the Old Model Ruger Blackhawk.