Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk .44 Magnum, 7.5 inch Two-Tone Blued/Silver Single-Action Revolver with Unfluted Cylinder and Adjustable Sights (circa 1978)
This Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk is a 1970s U.S.-made, single-action .44 Magnum revolver with the New Model transfer-bar system and classic Super Blackhawk styling. It features a 7.5 inch barrel, an unfluted six-shot cylinder, adjustable iron sights, and a Dragoon-style square-back trigger guard. It also chambers .44 Special, adding versatile ammunition options to its strong .44 Magnum capability. Serial prefix 82- indicates circa 1978 production. This example presents a two-tone finish: blued barrel, cylinder, and main frame paired with a silver (in-the-white) grip frame (trigger guard and backstrap).
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: This revolver has been well maintained. The bore presents a bright, clean appearance.
What’s Included
- Pachmayr Presentation Grip (rubber, not installed)
The New Model Super Blackhawk pairs Ruger’s robust single-action design with the transfer-bar safety system, allowing safe carry of six. The 7.5 inch barrel and fully adjustable rear sight with a ramped front blade deliver a long sight radius and precise point-of-aim control.
Construction is all steel with a blued barrel, cylinder, and main frame, complemented by a silver (in-the-white) grip frame comprising the trigger guard and backstrap. The unfluted six-shot cylinder and Dragoon-style square-back trigger guard reflect the Super Blackhawk’s signature look and handling traits.
Factory two-piece hardwood grip panels with Ruger eagle medallions complement the revolver’s classic appearance and provide a solid hold. The action is single-action, as expected for the model and era.
Chambered in .44 Magnum and also compatible with .44 Special, this example offers flexibility for a range of loads. Made in the United States, the serial prefix 82- places production to approximately 1978 within the New Model series.