Ruger New Model Blackhawk .357 Magnum, 4.62 in Blued Single-Action Revolver, 6-Shot, Catalog 0306 (2022)
Manufactured in 2022, this Ruger New Model Blackhawk (catalog 0306) pairs a 4.62 in cold hammer-forged alloy steel barrel with a blued alloy-steel frame and a six-shot fluted cylinder. Chambered in .357 Magnum with .38 Special compatibility, it features a fully adjustable rear sight with protective ears, a serrated ramp front sight, and Ruger’s transfer-bar safety.
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: Light handling marks are present from prior use. Please refer to the photos for close-ups of these areas.
What's Included
- Ruger instruction manual for New Model Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, Hunter & Bisley Hunter single-action revolvers
- Ruger factory hard plastic case
The cold hammer-forged barrel with a 1:16 RH twist and 8 grooves delivers a bright, clean bore and well-defined rifling. The 4.62 in length balances quick handling with useful sight radius.
Ruger’s transfer-bar system allows safe carry of six, and the single-action mechanism is paired with a round-profile ejector-rod housing and a button-head ejector rod for consistent extraction.
Sighting is straightforward and precise thanks to the serrated ramp front and a fully adjustable rear sight with protective ears. Black checkered synthetic grips with Ruger eagle medallions provide a secure hold.
Alloy-steel construction with a blued finish is used throughout the frame, cylinder, and receiver. Overall length is 10.50 in and weight is 42 oz, giving this revolver a solid, well-balanced feel. Chambered in .357 Magnum, it also accepts .38 Special, feeding a six-shot fluted cylinder.
Identified as Ruger catalog 0306 (manufacturer part number 0306), this configuration reflects recent production and carries an MSRP of $889.