Ruger New Model Blackhawk .45 Colt Single-Action Revolver, 7.5-inch, Blued, Adjustable Sights (c. 1981)
This .45 Colt Ruger New Model Blackhawk stands out with its 7.5-inch barrel, blued alloy-steel construction, and fully adjustable iron sights. It features the New Model transfer-bar system for safe six-up carry and a six-shot fluted cylinder. The 46-prefix serial range denotes a .45-caliber New Model Blackhawk and aligns with shipment circa 1981, adding desirable period context for this U.S.-made revolver.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light scratches and blemishes are present. There is minor carbon buildup on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone. The action is smooth, and lockup is tight.
What's Included
- Sturm Ruger New Model Blackhawk .45 Colt revolver (7.5-inch, blued)
The New Model Blackhawk is a single-action-only design with Ruger's transfer-bar safety and loading-gate interlock, enabling safe carry with all six chambers loaded. This example retains the classic right-side loading gate and Ruger base-pin latch for secure cylinder retention.
Chambered in .45 Colt, it uses a six-shot fluted cylinder made of blued alloy steel to match the blued alloy-steel frame and receiver. The hammer is left in-the-white, providing a traditional visual contrast against the revolver's blued finishes.
The 7.5-inch alloy-steel barrel is paired with a full-length ejector-rod housing. Sight regulation is handled by adjustable iron sights consisting of a ramped blade front and a fully adjustable square-notch rear.
Grip panels are smooth hardwood with Ruger medallions. Additional period-correct details include the barrel warning legend and the 46-prefix serial range that denotes a .45-caliber New Model Blackhawk, consistent with shipment circa 1981. Made in the USA.