Sturm Ruger Blackhawk Old Model (Three-Screw) .357 Magnum, 6.5 in Blued Single-Action Revolver (1966)
This 1966 Ruger Blackhawk Old Model (Three-Screw) in .357 Magnum features the protected topstrap "ears" configuration, a 6.5 in barrel, and a fluted six-shot cylinder. Built with a blued steel main frame, barrel, and cylinder, plus a black-anodized aluminum-alloy XR3-RED grip frame, and wood grip panels bearing Ruger eagle medallions, it carries the Southport, Conn. barrel address and remains in good condition with a clean bore.
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 Notes: The revolver is structurally solid. The exterior shows scattered cosmetic imperfections, scratches, small blemishes, and areas of finish loss.
What's Included
- Ruger Blackhawk Old Model (Three-Screw) .357 Magnum revolver with 6.5 in barrel
Produced in 1966, this Old Model (Three-Screw) Blackhawk represents an early configuration with the protected topstrap "ears" and the Southport, Conn. barrel address. It is a full-size revolver built with steel major components and a durable blued finish, paired with a black-anodized aluminum-alloy XR3-RED grip frame.
The revolver is single-action only and uses a fluted six-shot cylinder. It retains the push-button base-pin latch, right-side loading gate, and an under-barrel spring-loaded ejector rod for unloading.
Sighting is handled by a ramped front sight and an adjustable rear sight with protective ears, providing a straightforward, rugged iron-sight arrangement well suited to the platform.
Wood grip panels with Ruger eagle medallions complement the blued steel main frame, cylinder, and barrel. The overall construction, period features, and clean bore make this example notable within the Old Model Blackhawk line.