Ruger New Model Blackhawk .41 Rem. Mag. 4.62 in. Blued Revolver (1983)
This 1983 Ruger New Model Blackhawk is a U.S.-made, single-action revolver chambered in .41 Remington Magnum with the factory 4 5/8-inch barrel. It features an investment-cast steel frame, a six-shot fluted cylinder, adjustable iron sights, and smooth walnut grips with Ruger eagle medallions. Ruger’s transfer-bar system enables safe carry with all six chambers loaded, and the period-correct micro-style rear sight and wide-spur, checkered hammer round out a classic Blackhawk configuration from the early 1980s. Notably, .41 Blackhawks from this era used the 46- prefix, aligning this example with that production period.
Condition
Overall Condition: Fair condition, showing extensive 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.
Specific Condition Notes: There is finish loss on the frame and barrel. Surface pitting is present in spots on the frame, cylinder, and barrel.
What’s Included
- Ruger New Model Blackhawk revolver
Built on Ruger’s investment-cast steel frame with a blued finish, this Blackhawk pairs durability with a traditional single-action system. The smooth trigger and wide-spur, checkered hammer provide confident control, while the right-side loading gate and full-length ejector rod housing support practical field use.
The revolver is chambered in .41 Remington Magnum and uses a factory 4 5/8-inch barrel for a compact, well-balanced profile. Its adjustable iron sights include a ramped front and an adjustable square-notch rear, the micro-style rear sight typical of the era, allowing precise zeroing.
The six-shot fluted cylinder maintains the Blackhawk’s familiar profile and reliable operation. Ruger’s transfer-bar safety system enables safe carry with all six chambers loaded without compromising readiness.
Made in the United States in 1983, this example represents the early-1980s production period for the New Model Blackhawk. During this time, Ruger marked .41 Blackhawks with the 46- prefix, a detail that helps contextualize production and configuration for this model and caliber.