Ruger Blackhawk Old Model Three-Screw .41 Rem. Mag., 6.5 in, Blued, 6-Shot (1970–1971)
This Old Model three-screw Ruger Blackhawk is a steel, blued, single-action revolver chambered in .41 Remington Magnum with a 6.5-inch barrel. Built during 1970–1971 and marked with the Southport, Connecticut barrel address, it features half-cock loading, a protected-ear topstrap, and a fluted six-chamber cylinder. Adjustable rear and ramped front sights and smooth walnut grips with Ruger medallions complete this classic configuration. It is also eligible for Ruger’s factory safety retrofit.
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: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
There are scratches and blemishes present to the blued finish. Minor carbon buildup is visible on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone, consistent with normal use.
What’s Included
- Ruger Blackhawk Old Model three-screw revolver chambered in .41 Rem. Mag.
The Old Model three-screw action with half-cock loading is a defining feature of early Blackhawk revolvers. This example maintains that original configuration along with a protected-ear topstrap frame and an exposed hammer, true to the period design.
Chambered in .41 Remington Magnum, it uses a 6.5-inch steel barrel with a ramped front blade. The adjustable square-notch rear sight sits in the protected-ear topstrap, giving a practical sight picture aligned with the revolver’s intended use.
The revolver wears a uniform blued finish over its steel frame, cylinder, and receiver. It has a fluted six-chamber cylinder and smooth walnut grip panels set with Ruger medallions, providing a classic Blackhawk look and feel.
Marked with the Southport, Connecticut barrel address and produced in the 1970–1971 era, this U.S.-made example reflects the details associated with early Blackhawk production. It is also eligible for Ruger’s factory safety retrofit that converts the action to a transfer-bar system, should the next owner choose to pursue it.