Ruger New Model Blackhawk 50th Anniversary .44 Rem Magnum Flattop, 6.5 in Blued (2006)
This limited 2006 commemorative New Model Blackhawk marks 50 years of the .44 Magnum with a flattop frame and a gold-filled barrel rollmark reading "50 YEARS OF .44 MAGNUM 1956 TO 2006." It features a 6.5 in carbon steel barrel, adjustable sights, and a fluted six-shot cylinder. It comes with the original Ruger red plastic case with matching end label, manual, fired case, and lock.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are a few minor scratches and blemishes on the finish consistent with light handling.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory red plastic hard case with matching end label (Catalog S-465N-50; Model 00867)
- Ruger instruction manual
- Ruger fired-case envelope with factory data label (Model 00867)
- Ruger cable gun lock
This 50th Anniversary "50 Years of .44 Magnum" edition is a limited run commemorative with production announced to end in 2006. The barrel bears a gold color-filled rollmark, providing immediate visual identification of the series and its 1956–2006 tribute.
The revolver uses a classic flattop frame paired with a micro-click adjustable rear sight and a ramped front blade for precise sight alignment. Its 6.5 in carbon steel barrel and fluted six-shot cylinder maintain the proven Blackhawk configuration in .44 Remington Magnum.
Construction is all-steel with a uniform blued finish across the frame, receiver, and cylinder. The XR-3-style grip frame is fitted with black checkered grips set with Ruger silver eagle medallions, delivering period-correct ergonomics and clean presentation.
The New Model single-action mechanism incorporates a transfer-bar safety and an internal lock. Rifling is six grooves, right-hand, with a 1:20 twist, designed to stabilize typical .44 Magnum bullet weights.
Cataloged as S-465N-50 (Model 00867), this example aligns with the commemorative configuration and includes original factory packaging and literature, adding completeness for collectors and clarity for documentation.