Looking for info on my Old Blackhawk(Pics)This is a discussion on Looking for info on my Old Blackhawk(Pics) within the Ruger Single Action forums, part of the Pistol & Revolver Forum category; Was my Grandfathers. Looking for some info.
Pics at link
http://photobucket.com/albums/t516/M...uger 44 Magnum
Serial #22069
From what I could gather it may be a 1965 ...
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June 22nd, 2012, 02:51 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Mid-Atlantic region
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Was my Grandfathers. Looking for some info.
Pics at link http://photobucket.com/albums/t516/M...uger 44 Magnum
Serial #22069
From what I could gather it may be a 1965 model based on serial # range?
Does not look like it has been updated with Factory recall.
Bluing showing some wear from being stored in Holster.
Any info would be appreciated as well as if it would be safe to fire with modern Ammo. Was only fired by my grandfather on one or two occasions as per my conversations with him while he was alive.
Thanks
Last edited by Mik3ymomo; June 22nd, 2012 at 02:55 PM.
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June 22nd, 2012, 03:27 PM
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The .44 Mag Flattop Blackhawks were made for 6 years, roughtly between late 1956 - 1962. It's safe for modern standard ammo, but I wouldn't run any of the really "frisky" +P stuff, like the Buffalo Bore ammo.
There is no transfer bar seen your photos which means it has not had the transfer bar modification by the factory, so it's a 5 shooter... keep the chamber under the hammer empty.
Yours is one of the pre "prefix" serial numbers, and from my limited time here on this forum, I've learned that those are much sought after and valuable.
Check out this webpage for some good info: Ruger Blackhawk .44 Magnum "Flattop"
Last edited by Gunhacker; June 22nd, 2012 at 03:30 PM.
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June 22nd, 2012, 03:47 PM
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Gunhacker, thanks for the link. Looks like maybe it's a Type 4 based on the link.
Also some additional info..It looks to be a 6 1/2in barrel
Anyone else with more to add is welcome to.
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June 22nd, 2012, 04:04 PM
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That's cool you received such an awesome piece from your grandfather! It looks like a nice gun!
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June 23rd, 2012, 06:32 AM
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I appreciate the. Comments, any other details would be appreciated. I was told it may need a Base pin latch. Anyone know of a good source for these?
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June 23rd, 2012, 07:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Mik3ymomo  I appreciate the. Comments, any other details would be appreciated. I was told it may need a Base pin latch. Anyone know of a good source for these? | Midway or Brownells should have the parts...
Numrich might have original vintage parts (aka GunPartsCorp)
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June 23rd, 2012, 08:31 AM
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Nice!
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June 23rd, 2012, 08:43 AM
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that's a real keeper. BlackHawks are one of the Ruger cornerstone products and yours is pretty rare.
Yup, shoot modern loads, no problem. keep it cleaned and lightly oiled and his great great grandchildren will enjoy it.
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June 23rd, 2012, 09:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Gunhacker The .44 Mag Flattop Blackhawks were made for 6 years, roughtly between late 1956 - 1962. It's safe for modern standard ammo, but I wouldn't run any of the really "frisky" +P stuff, like the Buffalo Bore ammo.
There is no transfer bar seen your photos which means it has not had the transfer bar modification by the factory, so it's a 5 shooter... keep the chamber under the hammer empty.
Yours is one of the pre "prefix" serial numbers, and from my limited time here on this forum, I've learned that those are much sought after and valuable.
Check out this webpage for some good info: Ruger Blackhawk .44 Magnum "Flattop" | Gunhacker,
I emailed Jeff Quinn from the link you sent me. Looks like it is a late 1959 manufacture Type 3 or Type 4 he didn't specify the type.
He gave a value but the monetary value wasn't important. Looks to be a fairly rare Ruger. He said firing modern .44 magnum ammo was no problem. Said to keep it under 280 grain as not to abuse the old gun.
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June 23rd, 2012, 01:58 PM
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That is a very nice Blackhawk and it looks like your Grandfather took very good care of it.
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June 25th, 2012, 04:06 AM
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From what I've seen, the bluing doesn't usually get holster wear from sitting in it. It gets worn from being drawn and holstered, drawn and holstered. Do you have shot of the left side barrel tip?
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July 7th, 2012, 01:17 PM
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Originally Posted by Buckstone From what I've seen, the bluing doesn't usually get holster wear from sitting in it. It gets worn from being drawn and holstered, drawn and holstered. Do you have shot of the left side barrel tip? |    | |
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July 7th, 2012, 01:53 PM
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With the pictures the suggestions will multiply...
The nicks in the sights and the condition of the cylinder's bluing suggests that it was knocked around pretty good. That's NOT to say that it's in poor mechanical shape by any means or not a great shooter.
Keep it none the less.
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