Ruger New Model Blackhawk .45 Colt 4.5" Blued Single-Action Revolver (Circa 1980)
This .45 Colt Ruger New Model Blackhawk stands out for its robust steel barrel, cylinder, and main frame on Ruger's large .44-size platform, period-correct blued finish, an aluminum-alloy grip frame, and New Model transfer-bar system that allows safe six-round carry. It features a 4.5-inch barrel, adjustable sights, and smooth hardwood grips with Ruger eagle medallions. Produced in the United States circa 1980, it is in very good overall condition with a smooth action and tight lockup.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver shows scattered scratches and blemishes. There is a small spot of pitting on the cylinder rod. Minor carbon is present on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone. The action cycles smoothly, and the lockup is tight.
What's Included
- Ruger New Model Blackhawk .45 Colt revolver
Built on Ruger's large .44-size frame specifically used for .45 Colt Blackhawks, this full-size revolver uses a blued steel barrel, cylinder, and main frame along with an aluminum-alloy grip frame. It carries a fluted six-shot cylinder and a 4.5-inch barrel paired with a full-length under-barrel ejector housing and Ruger's crescent-head ejector rod for positive case extraction.
The New Model, single-action-only mechanism incorporates Ruger's transfer-bar safety, enabling safe six-round carry without compromising the classic single-action handling. As noted, the action is smooth and the lockup is tight.
Sighting is handled by a ramped front blade with a red insert and a fully adjustable rear sight featuring a white-outline notch. This setup provides a clear, precise sight picture and is user-tunable for different loads.
Ergonomics and control are complemented by smooth hardwood grip panels wearing the Ruger eagle medallions. The hammer is left in-the-white while the trigger is blued, providing a traditional visual contrast against the blued frame and barrel.
Manufactured in the United States and shipping circa 1980 per Ruger serial ranges, this example blends classic Blackhawk lines with practical updates of the New Model era, including the transfer-bar system and adjustable iron sights.