BobA 1,235 Posted September 7, 2017 Just picked up this Ruger Blackhawk single action .357 61/2" BBL. Serial #62323. 3 screw without the conversion done to it. Original receipt makes it out to be a 1965 model. Does anyone have more info on this model? Haven't shot it yet but feels great. Oh and in 1965 it retailed for $87.50. My truck takes more than that to fill today! 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
njJoniGuy 2,129 Posted September 7, 2017 My older Blackhawk is in .45LC (with an extra .45ACP cylinder) The 4-5/8" bbl is also a 3 screw and it's staying that way! They're nice cowboy action guns. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted September 7, 2017 1 hour ago, njJoniGuy said: They're nice cowboy action guns. That's what I was looking for. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pizza Bob 1,488 Posted September 7, 2017 Great gun. You did good. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC_68Westy 1,024 Posted September 8, 2017 Nice, I have the same 3 screw .357 Blackhawk but from 1967. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
T Bill 649 Posted September 11, 2017 Yes, definitely made in '65. These models still have a safety recall about carrying on a loaded chamber. Curious to know if this unit was changed or still original. They still do the conversions and are supposed to return the original parts back to the owner. You can change back on your own if you like, See Ruger's website for details. Originals have a pretty good value at the moment. Nice find BTW. Good Luck with it. I enjoy mine http://www.ruger.com/pdf/handleWithCare.pdf http://www.ruger.com/pdf/emptyChamber.pdf http://www.ruger.com/pdf/safetyOfferAd.pdf Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JC_68Westy 1,024 Posted September 11, 2017 2 hours ago, T Bill said: Yes, definitely made in '65. These models still have a safety recall about carrying on a loaded chamber. Curious to know if this unit was changed or still original. They still do the conversions and are supposed to return the original parts back to the owner. You can change back on your own if you like, See Ruger's website for details. Originals have a pretty good value at the moment. Nice find BTW. Good Luck with it. I enjoy mine http://www.ruger.com/pdf/handleWithCare.pdf http://www.ruger.com/pdf/emptyChamber.pdf http://www.ruger.com/pdf/safetyOfferAd.pdf I would never send any of my 3-screw Blackhawks to Ruger for service. They will install a transfer bar. I have 3-screw and New Model Blackhawks and the trigger in the New Models are nowhere near as good as the unmodified 3-screw models. I just always "load 1, skip 1, load 4" The hammer ends up resting on the empty chamber. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BobA 1,235 Posted September 11, 2017 2 hours ago, JC_68Westy said: I would never send any of my 3-screw Blackhawks to Ruger for service. They will install a transfer bar. I have 3-screw and New Model Blackhawks and the trigger in the New Models are nowhere near as good as the unmodified 3-screw models. I just always "load 1, skip 1, load 4" The hammer ends up resting on the empty chamber. 5 hours ago, T Bill said: Yes, definitely made in '65. These models still have a safety recall about carrying on a loaded chamber. Curious to know if this unit was changed or still original. They still do the conversions and are supposed to return the original parts back to the owner. You can change back on your own if you like, See Ruger's website for details. Originals have a pretty good value at the moment. Nice find BTW. Good Luck with it. I enjoy mine http://www.ruger.com/pdf/handleWithCare.pdf http://www.ruger.com/pdf/emptyChamber.pdf http://www.ruger.com/pdf/safetyOfferAd.pdf Also I'm told they hold better value without modification. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Old School 611 Posted September 11, 2017 My 7 1/2" 3 screw 5 shooter(unmodified) is going deer hunting this year. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SW9racer 262 Posted September 12, 2017 I have the 357mag with the extra 9mm cylinder, in stainless. Love it! It's the newer Blackhawk but I also would not convert an original 3-screw. 1 Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites