Early Ruger Blackhawk Value

[traub]

I seen some early Ruger Blackhawks that I'm interested and would like to know if anyone has an idea of their values? All are in VG - Exc. condition with the original grips.

1. Blackhawk .41 Magnum, 6 1/2 barrel, Mfg. 1965, S/N 2xxx

2. Blackhawk .44 Magnum, Flat Top, 7 1/2 barrel, Mfg. 1960, S/N 2xxxx

3. Redhawk .357 Magnum, 7 1/2 barrel, Stainless, Mfg. 1984,
S/N 501-1xxxx

 

[BearBio]

1. Blackhawk .41 Magnum, 6 1/2 barrel, Mfg. 1965, S/N 2xxx
$600

2. Blackhawk .44 Magnum, Flat Top, 7 1/2 barrel, Mfg. 1960, S/N 2xxxx
700
3. Redhawk .357 Magnum, 7 1/2 barrel, Stainless, Mfg. 1984,
S/N 501-1xxxx (400)

I may be low for your area. Boxes add a premium. Not too sure on the redhawk==not my area of interest. The two Blackhawks would get my attention at those prices.

 

[alwslate]

The Redhawk in 357 is a scarce item and worth quite a bit more than
$400. Older Blackhawks sell pretty high with Flat Tops and short
barrels leading the way. With any of the three screw revolvers original
condition is very important. That means unconverted to the transfer
bar lockwork. Converted and minus the original parts reduces value
considerably. Check with the folks on the Ruger forum.

 

[k22fan]

Well like he said, Redhawks are not BearBio's area of interest. 7 1/2" .357 Redhawks weigh 56 ounces. Contemplate that and it's easy to imagine why Ruger found very few buyers. Consequently they they are collectors' items today and quickly sell at $700. On the good side they rival Desert Eagle .357 automatics for the title of least recoiling .357 handgun.

For the straight scoop on bears and single actions I send you back to BearBio. I only shoot Blackhawks. I like mine with "character" and don't pay attention to their collectable variations. On the other hand it did hear a suburbanite tell a good bear story in the LGS today ......

 

[32flyingk9]

I have a 3 screw, unconverted Blackhawk in .357 if anyone is interested. Serial number puts in around 1959-60.

 

[BearBio]

Well like he said, Redhawks are not BearBio's area of interest. 7 1/2" .357 Redhawks weigh 56 ounces. Contemplate that and it's easy to imagine why Ruger found very few buyers. Consequently they they are collectors' items today and quickly sell at $700. On the good side they rival Desert Eagle .357 automatics for the title of least recoiling .357 handgun.

For the straight scoop on bears and single actions I send you back to BearBio. I only shoot Blackhawks. I like mine with "character" and don't pay attention to their collectable variations. On the other hand it did hear a suburbanite tell a good bear story in the LGS today ......

I am a single action man==mostly Colts and Blackhawks. I carry a SBH in 454 (Gary Reeder). Prior to that I carried an OM 45 Colt with Ruger Loads.

I knew 357s are scarce in the Redhawk but I think they are just plain UGLY (sorry!). Therefore, my lack of interest. I have seen some 44 flattops (OM) asking $1000 or so but no bids. Incidentally, that is one of my favorite pistols even if a long barrel. I got mine as a trade for a $600 Taurus Raging Bull. That's what I based my pricing on. (BTW the 44s only came in 7 1/2 inch barrels at that time.).

Don't want to start ANOTHER bear thread, so PM me if you want to know about bears or look up any of the multitude of bear threads.

 

[rbrbrb6]

The 7 1/2" flat top is about as hard to find as the 10" version and as such will bring closer to $1000 if in good condition. At least that is what they have run me when I have been lucky enough to find them. I am always watching for 7 1/2" flat tops. Like another posted, the 357 Redhawk is fairly scarce as well and will probably go for a couple hundred higher I would think. Keep in mind, just my humble opinion of course.