Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357 Magnum, 4.62 in. Barrel, Blued, Adjustable Sights (1997)
This 1997 Ruger New Model Blackhawk in .357 Magnum pairs classic single-action operation with Ruger's transfer-bar safety system. It features a 4.62-inch barrel, a high-polish blued steel finish, and a fluted six-shot cylinder. Adjustable iron sights and smooth hardwood grips with Ruger eagle medallions round out a configuration that is both practical and true to the Blackhawk lineage.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: This revolver shows light handling wear, with a few surface scratches visible on the metal. The blued finish remains strong with only minimal loss.
What's Included
- Ruger factory gray plastic clamshell case
- Ruger instruction manual for New Model Blackhawk/Super Blackhawk/Bisley/Vaquero single-action revolvers
The New Model Blackhawk action is single-action only and uses Ruger's transfer-bar safety, providing a proven mechanism in a traditional revolver format. The push-button base-pin latch offers secure cylinder retention and easy disassembly.
Sighting is handled by a ramped, serrated front blade and a fully adjustable square-notch rear, mounted in the protected "ears" topstrap (non-flattop). This setup allows precise adjustment while maintaining the classic Blackhawk profile.
Construction is all steel with a high-polish blued finish across the frame, receiver, and fluted six-chamber cylinder. A full-length ejector-rod housing with a grooved ejector-rod head supports smooth case extraction.
The plow-handle grip profile and smooth hardwood grips with Ruger eagle medallions deliver a familiar in-hand feel. Chambered in .357 Magnum with a 6-round capacity and a 4.62-inch barrel, this revolver balances well for range use or field carry.