Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357 Mag, 6.5 in, Two-Tone (Refinished), 1976 Bicentennial Rollmark Single-Action Revolver
This 1976 Ruger New Model Blackhawk in .357 Mag stands out for its Bicentennial top-of-barrel rollmark reading "MADE IN THE 200th YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY." It features Ruger’s robust investment-cast steel construction, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and the New Model transfer-bar system. The 6.5-inch barrel, adjustable rear sight, and classic wood grips with Ruger eagle medallions complete a configuration that appeals to collectors of American-made single-action revolvers.
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.
Specific Condition Details: The revolver is structurally solid. Numerous scratches and blemishes are present on the metal surfaces. Small, scattered pitting is visible, including light pitting on and around the front sight.
What’s Included
- Floral-tooled leather holster for long-barrel single-action revolver
- Matching floral-tooled leather cartridge belt with cartridge loops
Produced during the 1976 Bicentennial era, this Blackhawk carries the distinctive top-of-barrel rollmark "MADE IN THE 200th YEAR OF AMERICAN LIBERTY," a factory marking that identifies its year of manufacture at a glance. The barrel address reads "STURM, RUGER & CO., INC. SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A."
Built on Ruger’s investment-cast steel frame, this example displays a non-original two-tone finish: the main frame and cylinder are bright in-the-white/polished while the barrel remains blued; the ejector rod housing is blued to match the barrel, while the ejector rod/plunger is bright. The New Model transfer-bar safety allows safe carry of six.
Sighting equipment consists of a ramp front sight blade on an integral base and an adjustable square-notch rear sight set into the flat topstrap. The exposed hammer and single-action operation deliver the classic Blackhawk handling characteristics.
Factory-style details include smooth wood grip panels with Ruger eagle medallions and the American-made pedigree. Chambered in .357 Mag with a 6.5-inch barrel, this configuration is a well-known Blackhawk setup from the 1976 production year.