Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk TALO Exclusive .44 Rem Magnum, 3.75 in Stainless, 6‑Shot SAO Revolver
This limited edition TALO Distributors variant of the Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk stands out for its short 3.75 inch stainless barrel, brushed/satin stainless construction, and adjustable iron sights. Identified by Model 00817 / Catalog KS-43N, it is no longer in production. This 2013 example features a six-shot fluted cylinder, transfer-bar safety, and dark laminated hardwood grips with Ruger medallions, with matching serial on the frame and packaging.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are very few indications of prior use. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Ruger instruction manual for New Model Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, Hunter & Bisley single-action revolvers
- Ruger factory gray hard plastic case with labeled end — Model 00817 / Catalog KS-43N
- Factory envelope with Ruger spec label (rifling 6 R.H., 1:20)
This TALO Distributors limited edition is a short-barrel stainless variant designated Model 00817 / Catalog KS-43N, built on the New Model Super Blackhawk platform and chambered in .44 Rem Magnum. It pairs a compact 3.75 inch stainless barrel with a six-shot fluted stainless cylinder and a round trigger guard plow-handle grip frame for classic single-action handling.
Factory details include a brushed/satin stainless finish on the frame, cylinder, and receiver, a ramped and pinned front sight, and a fully adjustable rear sight. The revolver is single-action only and incorporates Ruger’s transfer-bar safety system.
The rifling is documented as 6-groove, right-hand, with a 1:20 twist, and the bore presents a clean, mirror finish with sharp lands and grooves. A barrel underside warning rollmark is present, consistent with factory production.
Dark laminated hardwood grips with Ruger medallions complete the package. Packaging is dated September 10, 2013, and the serial on the frame matches the packaging. As a limited edition TALO Exclusive that is no longer in production, this example offers a distinctive configuration within the Super Blackhawk line.