Ruger New Model Blackhawk Flattop .44 Special, 4.62 in Blued, Adjustable Sights, 6-Shot (2014)
This Ruger New Model Blackhawk Flattop is a .44 Special, USA-made single-action revolver from 2014 with a 4.62 inch barrel and a classic blued finish. It features the mid-size "new XR3" steel grip frame, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and fully adjustable iron sights. Cataloged as NVB-444-SPCL, it comes with its Ruger factory case and the correct instruction manual.
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: This revolver is in great shape. There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Ruger factory hard plastic case with factory label matching the revolver's serial number and catalog NVB-444-SPCL (.44 S&W Special)
- Ruger instruction manual for New Model Blackhawk, Super Blackhawk, Hunter & Bisley single-action revolvers
The flattop configuration pairs with a 4.62 inch (4 5/8 inch) barrel and the mid-size "new XR3" steel grip frame for a well-executed .44 Special package. Capacity is six rounds, and overall weight is approximately 42 ounces.
Construction is all-steel with alloy steel barrel, frame, and cylinder in a blued finish. The cylinder is fluted, and the revolver uses a full-length ejector-rod housing capped by a crescent-style ejector head. The hammer and trigger are left in-the-white.
Sighting equipment includes a ramped, serrated front blade and a click-adjustable rear (Ruger Micro style). The topstrap is a true flattop. Operation is single-action with Ruger's transfer-bar safety system.
Markings include the caliber/model rollmark on the left side of the frame as "RUGER .44 SPECIAL NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK," and factory barrel text that includes "RUGER, NEWPORT, NH USA." This revolver is cataloged/mfg part number NVB-444-SPCL and was manufactured in the USA in 2014.