Ruger New Model Blackhawk .45 Colt, 4.62 in Blued, Adjustable Sights, 6-Shot (2023, USA)
This 2023 Ruger New Model Blackhawk is a .45 Colt single-action revolver with a 4.62 in cold hammer-forged barrel, adjustable iron sights, and a six-shot fluted cylinder. It is built on an alloy steel frame with a durable blued finish and black checkered Ruger medallion grips. The barrel rollmark includes the safety legend and 'NEWPORT, NH USA'.
Operation is single-action only with Ruger's transfer-bar safety and a loading-gate interlock. The fully adjustable rear sight (micro-click) and ramped, serrated front sight provide precise, user-tunable alignment. Overall length is 10.50 inches with a weight of 39 oz, balancing handiness with stability.
Key construction details include an alloy steel frame, receiver, and barrel for strength and longevity, plus a 1:16 RH twist suited to common .45 Colt loads. The revolver is identified by Ruger mfg part number 0445 and was made in the USA.
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.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Shows minimal evidence of prior handling. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Ruger factory hard plastic case
- Ruger New Model Blackhawk / Super Blackhawk / Hunter & Bisley Hunter instruction manual
- Ruger logo decal
The 4.62 in barrel keeps the revolver compact while maintaining sight radius and velocity. Ruger's cold hammer-forged process is designed for durability and consistent bore dimensions, supporting the excellent bore condition noted.
The fully adjustable rear sight with micro-click adjustments pairs with a ramped, serrated front sight for clear sight pictures under varied lighting. This setup allows fine zeroing without altering the revolver's clean lines.
A six-shot fluted cylinder and single-action-only mechanism deliver classic handling with modern safety updates. The transfer-bar safety and loading-gate interlock enable safe carry and controlled loading without altering the trigger feel.
Alloy steel construction with a uniform blued finish, along with black checkered hard rubber grips bearing Ruger medallions, gives this Blackhawk a purposeful look and secure in-hand control. The Newport, NH barrel rollmark and USA manufacture underscore its origin.