Ruger New Model Blackhawk Convertible Lipsey's Exclusive .357 Magnum / 9mm, 5.5" Stainless Flattop (2018)
This Flat Top Convertible is a Lipsey's Distributor Exclusive Model 5247 (Catalog KNVB-35X) built with a stainless flattop frame and a brushed stainless finish. It features a factory convertible-cylinder system for .357 Magnum and 9mm Luger, a 5.50 in cold hammer-forged barrel, and Micro-marked fully adjustable rear sights. Manufactured in 2018 in the United States and roster-listed for California per Ruger at the time of reference, it includes the spare 9mm cylinder, Ruger factory case, and manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor, superficial scratches and blemishes are present on exterior surfaces.
What's Included
- Ruger New Model Blackhawk / Super Blackhawk / Hunter & Bisley Hunter instruction manual
- Factory 9mm Luger conversion cylinder (spare, not installed)
- Ruger factory gray plastic case with end label (Model 05247, Catalog KNVB-35X)
This Lipsey's Distributor Exclusive, designated Model 5247 and Catalog KNVB-35X, is a Flat Top Convertible built on a stainless flattop frame with a brushed stainless finish. It carries hardwood grips with Ruger silver eagle medallions and a six-shot fluted stainless .357 Magnum cylinder for a clean, classic profile; the included 9mm Luger conversion cylinder is unfluted.
The convertible-cylinder system allows a tool-free swap between .357 Magnum and 9mm Luger. This example includes the factory 9mm conversion cylinder, adding versatility for ammunition choice and range use while retaining the traditional single-action operation.
The 5.50 in cold hammer-forged stainless barrel uses a 1:16 RH twist with 8 grooves. Sighting is set up with a pinned ramp front and a fully adjustable rear sight marked "Micro," providing precise, repeatable adjustments.
Built as a full-size single-action revolver, it incorporates Ruger's transfer-bar safety and an ejector rod housing with an ejector head. Manufactured in 2018 in the United States, it was California roster-listed per Ruger at the time of reference.