Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357 Magnum Revolver, 6.5 inch Blued, Adjustable Sights, 6-Shot, Aftermarket Wraparound Grips
This Ruger New Model Blackhawk in .357 Magnum pairs classic single-action operation with practical features and a 6.5 inch barrel. It is a two-pin New Model frame with a transfer-bar safety, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and adjustable sights. The revolver is U.S.-made, wears blued barrel and cylinder components with a lighter-toned matte/satin frame appearance, and carries aftermarket wraparound grips. The 35- serial prefix corresponds to an approximate 1981 Ruger ship year.
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 Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. Minor carbon buildup and light scorching are visible around the forcing cone and on the cylinder face, consistent with normal use.
What’s Included
- Ruger New Model Blackhawk and Super Blackhawk instruction manual
- Ruger factory cardboard box (yellow/black with red eagle logo)
Built on Ruger’s New Model two-pin frame with a transfer-bar safety, this Blackhawk is a six-shot, single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum. The chambers also accept .38 Special, offering flexibility at the range or in the field. It features a 6.5 inch barrel and a full-length ejector-rod housing with a round, grooved button.
The sighting system includes a ramped front sight and an adjustable square-notch rear set in the protective topstrap, allowing precise zeroing with a variety of loads. The rollmark reads "RUGER .357 MAGNUM CAL. NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK."
The revolver presents a blued barrel and cylinder with a lighter-toned matte/satin frame appearance, giving it a distinctive look while maintaining Ruger’s robust build standards. The six-shot cylinder is fluted.
Aftermarket black wraparound synthetic/rubber-style checkered grips are installed, without Ruger medallions. The serial prefix 35- indicates an approximate 1981 Ruger ship year, adding helpful context for dating.