Ruger .357 new model BlackHawk

They're great guns.
I had mine at the range today.
However, yours is not a 6 1/2" barrel. It looks like a 4 5/8" barrel to me, as the barrel ends at the ejector housing.

The one on the bottom is a 6 1/2".

A solid, accurate and reliable design. Chambered in a common cartridge. And yes, it looks like a 4-5/8" barrel to me too. Congratulations!

If you happen to have a magnet, check the grip frame metal. Newer guns are aluminum alloy, but that one's old enough that it may be steel. I think steel balances better, but aluminum is lighter for carry.

It doesn't appear to be special in any way. But that doesn't mean it's not good.

All blued .357 Blackhawks have aluminum grip frames. Unless it's a Bisley or one of the newer flat-tops.

They're about $550 new when available.
They're going for a bit more right now with all the craziness, but that's temporary.

With the rust on the barrel, probably $250.

If by "worth" you mean, "will it sell for as much money as a new revolver," the answer is no. If you mean, "will it shoot as well as a new revolver," the answer is yes (more than likely).

Even with the rusty barrel, Id expect a local gun or pawn shop to ask at least $350-375 for that nowadays.
Cant tell from the photos, but if its just surface rust then oiled steel wool should clean it up nicely. It would likely need to have the bluing touched up afterwards, however.
If there is actual pitting, it may require some media blasting or sanding and buffing, then refinishing. Since this was a family heirloom, it is definitely worth some restoration effort.
Blackhawks are fantastic guns. Congratulations!

Name73393 said:

With this revolver being from 1976 it is still worth as much as a new one made in 2020 or 2021?

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If it was in AS NEW shape, then yes. But it isn't, so, no.

The flat top is superior in the .357 chambering due to properly indexing chambers. But the new model is a stout revolver and excellent as is.

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I would try using some Flitz Metal Polish on the rust to see if it can be cleaned up that way. I used it on my own Blackhawk and it did a great job of removing all of the dirt, grime, oil, and powder residue that had accumulated on the gun over the years; all without harming or removing the blued finish.

That looks like a later model H&R in nice shape. In case you're curious, they aren't worth much money, but it would be a fun "plinker".

I put some time into looking through Gunbroker daily until I found a 1970's 357 Blackhawk for $299 (about five years ago). Its finish is worn but it shoots just fine. I bought a 9mm cylinder from ebay and it just happens to fit. My understanding is that if you buy a random one like that it might or might not fit and work properly.