Ruger New Model Blackhawk Flattop .44 Special, 4.62 in Blued, 6-Shot Revolver (2010)
Built in 2010, this Ruger New Model Blackhawk Flattop in .44 Special combines classic single-action operation with a cold hammer-forged 4.62 in barrel and fully adjustable iron sights. Its blued alloy-steel construction, six-shot fluted cylinder, and true flattop topstrap define this configuration. It comes with the Ruger factory hard case bearing a serialized end label and the correct instruction manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Details: There are little signs of prior use. The firearm is in excellent condition and the bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory gray plastic hard case with serialized end label (Catalog RNVB-444-SPL; Item 05236)
- Ruger New Model Blackhawk instruction manual with 'New Model Flat Top Blackhawk' insert
This Flattop variant features the rear sight set into a flat topstrap with no protective ears, preserving the classic profile while delivering a clear sight picture. The reverse-indexing cylinder mechanism aids precise alignment for loading and unloading, and the six-shot fluted cylinder underscores the model’s traditional layout in .44 Special.
The 4.62 in cold hammer-forged alloy-steel barrel and blued alloy-steel frame and cylinder provide a durable, uniform finish. Sight regulation is straightforward with a ramped, serrated front sight and a click-adjustable rear sight.
Operation is single-action with an external hammer, paired with Ruger’s transfer bar safety system. Uncheckered hardwood grips with brass escutcheons offer a clean, classic grip frame feel.
Additional details include the ejector-rod housing with a crescent-style ejector button, and the correct factory identifiers: catalog number RNVB-444-SPL and Ruger part number 05236. Made in the United States, this revolver is presented with its factory case and manual.