Ruger Super Blackhawk Old Model Three-Screw .44 Mag, 7.5 inch Barrel, 1966 Ship-Year, Blued Steel
This Ruger Super Blackhawk is an Old Model three-screw revolver from the 1966 ship-year range, featuring pre-1973 lockwork with no transfer bar and a pre-warning "Southport, Conn. U.S.A." barrel address. It wears a high-polish blued finish over steel construction with the long Dragoon-style grip frame and square-back trigger guard. The revolver is currently fitted with a fluted six-shot cylinder, which is atypical for a 1966 Super Blackhawk and indicative of a later replacement or assembly.
It retains the classic 7.5 inch barrel, adjustable iron sights, and smooth walnut grips with Ruger eagle medallions. The configuration, ship-year period features, and overall presentation make this a notable example of an early Super Blackhawk with period-correct markings and Old Model three-screw action.
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: Minor scratches are present. The action cycles smoothly, and lockup is tight.
What's Included
- Black leather belt holster sized for 7.5" single-action revolver (snap-retention)
This Old Model three-screw Super Blackhawk aligns with the 1966 ship-year range, identified by its five-digit, no-prefix serial format and the pre-warning "Southport, Conn. U.S.A." barrel address. It retains the pre-1973 lockwork without a transfer bar, consistent with early Ruger single-actions.
The revolver features the long Dragoon-style steel grip frame with a square-back trigger guard, a hallmark of the Super Blackhawk line in this era. Its high-polish blued steel finish presents well and complements the smooth walnut grips with Ruger eagle medallions.