Ruger Super Blackhawk Old Model (Three-Screw) .44 Rem Magnum Revolver, 7.5 in Barrel, Blued, Unfluted Cylinder (1968–1969)
This Ruger Super Blackhawk Old Model (Three-Screw) is a classic .44 Rem Magnum single-action revolver from the 1968–1969 era, featuring the pre-1973 three-screw lockwork. It pairs a 7.5-inch barrel with an unfluted six-shot cylinder, a Dragoon-style square-back steel grip frame, and adjustable iron sights. Marked with the Southport, Conn. barrel address and the "RUGER SUPER BLACKHAWK .44 MAGNUM CAL." rollmark, it reflects hallmark details of late-1960s production.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is extensive finish loss across the blued surfaces. The bore presents as clean and shiny on inspection.
What’s Included
- Ruger Super Blackhawk Old Model (Three-Screw) .44 Rem Magnum revolver
The Old Model three-screw lockwork identifies this revolver as a pre-1973 example, preceding Ruger’s transfer-bar system. Built in the 1968–1969 timeframe, it carries the Southport, Conn. barrel address and the "RUGER SUPER BLACKHAWK .44 MAGNUM CAL." rollmark consistent with this period.
Chambered in .44 Rem Magnum with a 7.5-inch carbon steel barrel, it uses a single-action-only mechanism and an unfluted six-shot cylinder. The frame, barrel, and cylinder are carbon steel with a polished blued finish, and the ejector-rod housing is steel.
Ergonomics are defined by the Dragoon-style square-back steel grip frame paired with smooth walnut grips that wear Ruger eagle medallions. This configuration delivers the Super Blackhawk’s signature handling characteristics.
Sighting equipment consists of adjustable iron sights, combining a ramped front blade with an adjustable square-notch rear. This setup supports precise zeroing with various .44 Magnum loads.
Overall, this United States–made Super Blackhawk presents the defining Old Model features enthusiasts look for: three-screw lockwork, unfluted cylinder, 7.5-inch barrel, and period-correct Ruger rollmarks.