Ruger New Model Blackhawk Bicentennial .45 Colt, 4.62 in Blued Single-Action Revolver with Adjustable Sights
This Bicentennial-marked Ruger New Model Blackhawk is chambered in .45 Colt with a 4.62 in barrel and the distinctive top-of-barrel legend reading "MADE IN THE 200th YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY." It features a blued steel barrel and cylinder, a silver-toned grip frame for a two-tone appearance, and fully adjustable rear sights paired with a ramped front blade. A fluted six-shot cylinder and Ruger’s transfer-bar safety round out a configuration that appeals to both shooters and collectors.
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: There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Ruger New Model Blackhawk .45 Colt revolver
Chambered in .45 Colt, this New Model Blackhawk uses a single-action mechanism with Ruger’s transfer-bar safety and a loading gate interlock. It has a right-side loading gate, a standard Ruger base-pin latch, and a spring-loaded ejector rod with a round button for positive case extraction.
The 4.62 in steel barrel and blued steel, fluted six-shot cylinder deliver a classic Blackhawk profile. Sights include a ramped front blade and a fully adjustable rear, providing a clear sight picture that can be dialed in for different loads.
This example carries the Bicentennial barrel legend "MADE IN THE 200th YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY," a factory marking applied during America’s 200th anniversary. It was manufactured in the United States and dates to the 1970s era noted for this series.
Construction details include a blued finish on the major steel components and a silver-toned grip frame, trigger guard, and backstrap for a two-tone appearance. Smooth hardwood grip panels with Ruger medallions complete the configuration.