Ruger Blackhawk Old Model Three-Screw .357 Magnum, BKH36, 6.5 inch, Blued, 1969 Production
This 1969 Ruger Blackhawk Old Model (three-screw) in .357 Magnum is the BKH36 configuration with a 6.5 inch barrel, blued steel main frame and cylinder with an aluminum alloy XR3-RED grip frame that currently presents in-the-white (originally black anodized), and adjustable sights. It features the pre-transfer-bar lockwork, protected-ear topstrap, and a six-shot fluted cylinder. Notably, it falls within Ruger’s 30-prefix serial block, the first year of prefix serials for the .357 Blackhawk, and wears walnut grips with Ruger eagle medallions and non-matching panel patterns.
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: This firearm is in solid shape. It shows various cosmetic imperfections, scratches, blemishes, and areas of finish loss. The bore remains clean and shiny.
What's Included
- Leather western-style holster with snap retention strap
- Leather cartridge belt with cartridge loops
The Old Model three-screw lockwork defines this revolver’s pre-transfer-bar design, paired with a single-action spur hammer (serrated) and a protected-ear topstrap. The ejector features a round-button head, and the hammer sides are in-the-white, consistent with period Ruger details.
Factory configuration aligns with catalog number BKH36: a 6.5 inch steel barrel, six-shot fluted cylinder, and a blued steel main frame; the separate XR3-RED aluminum alloy grip frame on this example is in-the-white (originally black anodized).
The two-piece walnut grip panels carry Ruger eagle medallions and present a non-matching pattern: the left panel is checkered, while the right panel is smooth. This distinctive grip set is noted under customization for this example.
Manufactured in 1969 in the United States, this revolver resides in the 30-prefix serial block, marking the first year Ruger applied prefix serial numbers to .357 Blackhawk production. Chambered in .357 Magnum with a 6-round capacity, it offers the classic Old Model handling and period-correct features.