Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357 Magnum Single-Action Revolver, 6.5 in Stainless, Adjustable Sights (1981)
This 1981 Ruger New Model Blackhawk stands out as a stainless-steel, 6.5-inch .357 Magnum with classic Blackhawk features and a satin/brushed finish. It uses a six-shot fluted cylinder, adjustable iron sights, and Ruger's transfer-bar safety, and it will also fire .38 Special. The configuration aligns with the non-convertible KBN-36 pattern, offering a desirable stainless build with traditional single-action operation.
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 Details: Minor scratches and blemishes are present. Light scorch marks are visible on the cylinder face.
What’s Included
- Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357 Magnum revolver
Built with stainless-steel construction and a satin finish, this New Model Blackhawk pairs durability with a clean, utilitarian look. The 6.5-inch barrel and six-shot fluted cylinder deliver the classic .357 Magnum Blackhawk profile, and it will also chamber .38 Special for added flexibility.
The sighting system features a ramped, pinned front blade and a fully adjustable rear sight, protected by a raised topstrap (not a flattop). The single-action mechanism includes Ruger's transfer-bar safety, and capacity is six rounds.
Operation details include a right-side loading gate and a full-length stainless ejector housing with a round-button ejector rod head for positive extraction. A rounded trigger guard and smooth wood grips with Ruger eagle medallions complete the handling package.
Markings include the Southport, Conn. address and a barrel warning rollmark. This example reflects the 6.5-inch, non-convertible configuration consistent with the KBN-36 variant, made in the United States in 1981.