3-screw Black Hawk … Trash or Treasure $499
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unclenunzie
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If it ain't busted or evidence, Treasure.
dickydalton
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Buy it now!
fastbolt
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I only have 1 remaining 3-screw Blackhawk. It's from the early 70's and is a 4 5/8" .357/9 Convertible. When I used to carry it while traipsing around the backwoods, I carried it with an empty charge hole under the hammer. For target shooting & plinking (which didn't involve carry) I fully loaded it. I decided not to have Ruger modify it to add the transfer bar. I rather like the old sound of thumb-cocking it and the nice trigger. I have a SBH from the first year of the transfer bar safety, and while the bluing is surprisingly beautiful, the trigger is typical Ruger New Model lackluster.
I wish I had inherited the other 3-screw Blackhawks my dad owned when I was young, .41MAG, .30Carbine & .45Colt. Sigh. I inherited a New Model 4 5/8" .45Colt/ACP Convertible from him, but the older 3-screw version was really nice.
I wish I had inherited the other 3-screw Blackhawks my dad owned when I was young, .41MAG, .30Carbine & .45Colt. Sigh. I inherited a New Model 4 5/8" .45Colt/ACP Convertible from him, but the older 3-screw version was really nice.
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Mark_Mark
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my only concern is the grip. finish is not the same as the rest of the AMAZING blue frame & barrel
commygun
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Looks like a treasure. But you know that.
Pat Riot
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Treasure! 
It’s probably an aluminum grip frame. No reason to not buy it. Seriously. A bunch of older Rugers have aluminum grip frames and most people don’t even realize it.
It’s probably an aluminum grip frame. No reason to not buy it. Seriously. A bunch of older Rugers have aluminum grip frames and most people don’t even realize it.
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I actually don’t know much about Rugers SA’s. but learning. More of a Old Colt and Old Smith guy. They also had Besley Grip 45 LC with funny factory engravings with the Grey box. But I didn’t like the transfer bar. $650(i think)
gwpercle
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Treasure !
I don't think Ruger made very many three screw Blackhawks in 44 Magnum .
Check the serial number for it's age of production .
It looks like a three screw Blackhawk in 44 Magnum ... and that's a Treasure !
Gary
I don't think Ruger made very many three screw Blackhawks in 44 Magnum .
Check the serial number for it's age of production .
It looks like a three screw Blackhawk in 44 Magnum ... and that's a Treasure !
Gary
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Buy it !
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Mark_Mark
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no transfer bar! I love it
Sure wish I could find one like that. I have been on the lookout for sometime. I have seen a few but worn out and beat up...
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Mark_Mark
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the finish is ANAZING! never seen a Ruger finish like this (better in person) look like a old Smith finish
Pat Riot
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There’s nothing wrong with having a transfer bar.
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Mark_Mark
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but a Ruger 90’s cheesy engraving is were I draw the line!
I agree.
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Mark_Mark
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the only option I have is what others tell me
Pat Riot
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Having an old Ruger is cool. BUT a transfer bar gives you the safe option to load 6 and carry with an extra margin of safety.
Just know that if you ever buy one of these cool old Rugers (and if you don’t buy that one you’re nuts) don’t send it in to Ruger. They will convert it to a transfer bar safety. They used to not send your original parts back to you once they took them out. I hear they now give your parts back, but do not take my word for it.
J-Bar
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If it were mine, I would not sell it for that price.
CoalCrackerAl
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LGS has this black hawk. It's not as nice as the one your looking at Mark.
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Mark_Mark
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someone brought it to the shop for consignment. the shop charges $50 or 15% what ever is greater. So… I hate to take advantage of someone lack of knowledge on price… but I’m just a buyer not the broker
