Would like opinions if this might be a legit 6 1/2" barreled Old Model Super Blackhawk. I know the grip frame is not a Super Blackhawk, but the rest of it looks correct. It does fall into the correct serial number range. Thanks in advance........
Possible 6 1/2" Super Blackhawk?
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Call Ruger and see if it shipped as a 6.5".
contender
Ruger Guru
The only way to truly verify it,, will be to get the letter from Ruger.
NitroAcres
Single-Sixer
Other than the GripFrame and Hammer, it appears exactly as the two 6-1/2's I have.. yours is in better shape.
Is it a wide serrated trigger or smooth narrow, i can't tell from the photos. (Should be wide)
Is it a wide serrated trigger or smooth narrow, i can't tell from the photos. (Should be wide)
To my mind, it looks like a narrow trigger, which would make sense with the XR3-REDgrip frame that has a narrow slot (although could be widened).
@hittman, after the flattops were done, there were no more .44 Mag Blackhawks, so no protected sight 6.5" Blackhawks.
It is also missing the wide spur Super hammer.
If it is a legit 6.5" Super, you'd need about $350 worth of parts to swap it back to original config.
@hittman, after the flattops were done, there were no more .44 Mag Blackhawks, so no protected sight 6.5" Blackhawks.
It is also missing the wide spur Super hammer.
If it is a legit 6.5" Super, you'd need about $350 worth of parts to swap it back to original config.
I believe it is a Super Blackhawk with a 6 1/2-inch barrel that has been fitted with a regular Blackhawk grip frame, hammer, and trigger. The front sight ramp base and sight blade look exactly like those on my S46 shipped in 1966.
Bill
Bill
NitroAcres
Single-Sixer
Side question for those who have 6-1/2's, are any of your Cylinder frames Plum color, (24493) is and the other in the 26xxx range is not..
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I can't speak to it's originality as a 6.5" Suoer, but I do like the current configuration, especially if it's a steel gripframe. I've never been a fan of the Suoer Blackhawk gripframe.
I have owned two, namely, 24489 (shown above) and 24491. Neither have plum colored grip frames.
Bill
Bill
Hondo44
Hawkeye
Confirming that the barrel roll mark of 6 1/2" barrels which vary, is correct for the vintage of the gun's serial number can help determine if it's original to a Super Blackhawk.
chet15
Hawkeye
It is a factory S46. Has the eagle logo on the barrel. And the barrel is high polish like the rest of the gun.
Chet15
sevenshooter
Bearcat
when did the hunter version come out ?
contender
Ruger Guru
The Hunter variation is a New Model. The one being discussed here is an Old Model,, and because it has a 6-1/2" bbl,, is rare.
sevenshooter
Bearcat
How new ?
chet15
Hawkeye
The Hunter came out in 1991 or 1992.
Chet15
Chet15
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