Ruger Blackhawk Old Model Three-Screw .41 Rem. Mag. Revolver, 6.5" Barrel, Blued, Adjustable Sights (Circa 1970)
This Old Model three-screw Ruger Blackhawk is a single-action .41 Remington Magnum with a 6.5" barrel, made in the United States circa 1970. The serial prefix 40- identifies it within the .41 Magnum Blackhawk block per Ruger’s records. It features a fluted six-shot cylinder and an adjustable rear sight housed in a protected-ear topstrap, distinguishing it from earlier Flattop variants.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are scattered scratches and blemishes on the metal surfaces. The bore presents a bright appearance. Small, infrequent deposits of pitting are noted.
What’s Included
- Ruger Blackhawk Old Model three-screw revolver in .41 Rem. Mag. with 6.5" barrel
The Old Model three-screw configuration places this Blackhawk among Ruger’s pre-1973 revolvers, recognized by its three-screw action layout and single-action-only operation. The 40- serial prefix aligns this example with shipments around 1970 according to Ruger’s serial number history.
Chambered in .41 Remington Magnum, it uses a fluted six-shot cylinder and a 6.5" steel barrel. Sighting is handled by a ramp front sight with a square blade and an adjustable square-notch rear sight integrated into a protected-ear topstrap, a hallmark that sets it apart from the earlier Flattop models.
The revolver uses a blued steel cylinder frame/receiver, barrel, and cylinder, paired with an aluminum-alloy XR3-RED grip frame (trigger guard/backstrap) with a black anodized finish and smooth walnut grips bearing Ruger eagle medallions. An exposed hammer completes the classic single-action layout.
As with all pre-1973 Old Models, Ruger later offered a factory transfer-bar retrofit; the conversion status of this revolver is not determined. For collectors and enthusiasts of period Ruger single-actions, the caliber, configuration, and era make this a noteworthy example.