Ruger Blackhawk Old Model (Three-Screw) .357 Magnum Revolver, 4.5 in Barrel, 1970, Adjustable Sights
This Ruger Blackhawk Old Model (Three-Screw) in .357 Magnum dates to 1970, confirmed by the 30- serial prefix. It features the factory short 4-5/8 in barrel, adjustable iron sights, and a fluted six-shot cylinder. The revolver presents an overall silver/bright appearance, with the barrel and ejector-rod housing finished glossier than the frame and cylinder, and it wears smooth walnut grips with Ruger medallions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Fair - Generally clean, some residue or smudges, slight corrosion.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes present. Finish wear and discoloration are visible, along with areas of surface pitting. The action cycles smoothly with a tight lockup. The bore presents as clean and shiny. Carbon buildup is present around the forcing cone, and scorch marks are visible on the cylinder, consistent with typical use.
What’s Included
- Sturm Ruger Blackhawk Old Model (Three-Screw) .357 Magnum revolver
This is the Old Model three-screw frame configuration (pre-1973) with the protected-ear topstrap. The 30- serial prefix places production in 1970 per Ruger records, aligning it with the classic early Blackhawk era.
The revolver is single-action only and uses the right-side loading gate with a standard ejector-rod housing for case extraction. It has a fluted six-shot cylinder and the factory short 4-5/8 in barrel length observed.
Sighting is handled by a ramp front sight with a serrated blade and an adjustable square-notch rear sight set in the protected-ear topstrap. This setup offers clear, precise alignment.
Construction combines steel for the main frame, barrel, and cylinder with an aluminum-alloy XR3-RED grip frame, yielding an overall silver/bright look. The barrel and ejector-rod housing appear glossier than the frame and cylinder, and the revolver is finished with smooth walnut grips bearing Ruger medallions.