Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357 Magnum, 4-5/8 inch Stainless, 1976 "200th Year of American Liberty" Rollmark
This Ruger New Model Blackhawk stands out with its 1976 bicentennial rollmark reading "MADE IN THE 200th YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY." It features stainless steel construction with a satin finish, a factory 4-5/8 inch (approx. 4.6 inch) barrel, and the New Model transfer-bar design. Adjustable sights with a red-insert front and checkered wood grips round out a clean, collector-friendly configuration in .357 Magnum.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The satin stainless finish shows scratches and blemishes. Small deposits of pitting are present on the frame. The front sight has visible marring. Minor carbon buildup is present on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone, consistent with normal firing.
What’s Included
- Ruger New Model Blackhawk "200th Year of American Liberty" .357 Magnum revolver
The bicentennial rollmark "MADE IN THE 200th YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY" identifies this revolver as part of Ruger’s 1976 production, adding clear historical context to a New Model Blackhawk from the 1970s era.
Built with a stainless steel frame, cylinder, and barrel, all in a satin finish, this example follows the factory 4-5/8 inch barrel configuration (listed at 4.6 inches). It uses a six-shot fluted cylinder and is chambered in .357 Magnum.
The revolver is single-action only and incorporates Ruger’s New Model transfer-bar safety system. Operation and handling reflect the New Model Blackhawk series design updates introduced by Ruger in the 1970s.
Sighting equipment includes an adjustable rear sight set into the topstrap recess and a serrated ramp front sight with a red insert. The gloss-finished wood grips are two-piece panels with checkering, secured by a through-screw, providing a secure hold.
Made in the United States, this stainless New Model Blackhawk presents a desirable configuration with commemorative 1976 markings and practical, user-adjustable iron sights.