Ruger Blackhawk Old Model Three-Screw .357 Magnum Revolver, 6.5 Inch, Blued, 1967
This 1967 Ruger Blackhawk is an Old Model three-screw .357 Magnum in the classic BKH36 configuration with a 6.5-inch barrel. It features pre-transfer-bar lockwork, blued steel main components with an aluminum-alloy grip frame and aluminum ejector-rod housing, and smooth walnut grips with Ruger eagle medallions. A non-factory orange insert has been added to the ramped front sight, setting this example apart while preserving its period-correct character.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Mechanically: Action remains smooth with a tight lockup.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. The finish shows widespread wear and areas of corrosion, with pitting noted.
What’s Included
- Sturm Ruger Blackhawk Old Model .357 Magnum revolver
Built on Ruger’s Old Model three-screw lockwork, this Blackhawk retains the pre-1973, pre-transfer-bar design with a frame-mounted firing pin, making it a notable example for enthusiasts of early-production Rugers. The protected rear-sight ears on the topstrap and period-correct rollmarks, including the Southport, Connecticut barrel address, highlight its 1960s manufacture.
Configured as catalog BKH36, it carries a 6.5-inch barrel chambered in .357 Magnum and a six-shot fluted cylinder. The single-action mechanism uses a spurred hammer, and ejection is handled by the classic crescent-style ejector-rod head.
Sighting is via an adjustable rear paired with a ramped front blade. A non-factory orange insert has been fitted to the front sight for added visibility while maintaining the original sight format.
The main cylinder frame, barrel, and cylinder are blued carbon steel, paired with the XR3-RED aluminum-alloy grip frame and an aluminum ejector-rod housing, consistent with late-1960s BKH36 production. The grip panels are smooth walnut with Ruger eagle medallions, completing the period appearance and feel associated with late-1960s Blackhawks.