Ruger Blackhawk Old Model Three-Screw .357 Magnum Revolver, 6.5 inch Barrel, 1969, Adjustable Sights
This 1969 Ruger Blackhawk Old Model Three-Screw in .357 Magnum combines classic Old Model features with a 6.5-inch barrel. It carries the Southport, Conn. pre-warning barrel address and the "30-" serial prefix associated with the .357 Blackhawk series, marking the first year Ruger implemented prefix serial numbers. Aftermarket Hogue rubber finger-groove grips are installed.
Built on a protected-sight (non-flattop) topstrap, this revolver uses a single-action-only mechanism with a fluted six-shot cylinder. The sighting setup is a ramped, pinned front blade with a serrated face paired with an adjustable rear sight, giving the shooter a clear and tunable sight picture.
The 6.5-inch steel barrel is matched to a full-length ejector rod housing with an ejector-rod button. Capacity is six rounds.
Markings include the Southport, Conn. pre-warning barrel address and the right-side frame rollmark "RUGER .357 CAL BLACKHAWK" with the Ruger eagle logo. The "30-" serial prefix denotes the .357 Blackhawk series and the first year of Ruger’s prefix-number system.
The revolver is fitted with aftermarket Hogue rubber finger-groove grips for a secure, hand-filling hold.
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: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There is visible finish wear on the barrel and front sight.
What’s Included
- Sturm Ruger Blackhawk Old Model Three-Screw .357 Magnum revolver with 6.5 inch barrel
- Installed Hogue rubber finger-groove grips (aftermarket)
The Old Model three-screw action and protected-sight topstrap identify this revolver with the late-1960s configuration. Manufactured in the USA, it features the Southport, Conn. pre-warning address and period-correct rollmarks. The "30-" serial prefix is specific to the .357 Blackhawk series and corresponds to 1969, the first year Ruger adopted prefix serial numbers.
Its 6.5-inch barrel, ramped and pinned front sight with a serrated face, and adjustable rear sight deliver a clear sight picture. The full-length ejector rod housing with an ejector-rod button provides positive case ejection.
Construction pairs a steel main frame and fluted six-shot steel cylinder with an aluminum-alloy XR3-RED grip frame. Operation is single-action only with a six-round capacity. Aftermarket Hogue rubber finger-groove grips are installed for a firm, controlled grip.
Factory-style markings include the right-side frame legend "RUGER .357 CAL BLACKHAWK" accompanied by the Ruger eagle logo. These details, along with the Southport pre-warning address and the 1969 production date, place the revolver squarely in the classic 1960s era of Blackhawk production.