Ruger Blackhawk Old Model Price Check

[keithpip]

I found a Ruger .357 Blackhawk Old Model at my local pawn shop. It's in very good condition, has a 4-5/8" barrel with box and spare cylinder. The spare cylinder appears to be another.357 cylinder which I don't understand. The tag says it dates to 1970 which I can believe. It definitely doesn't have the transfer bar safety. It's priced at $799. I don't know much about the Ruger OM market so I was hoping for some guidance here. Thanks in advance.
Keith

 

[Riposte1]

I found a Ruger .357 Blackhawk Old Model at my local pawn shop. It's in very good condition, has a 4-5/8" barrel with box and spare cylinder. The spare cylinder appears to be another.357 cylinder which I don't understand. The tag says it dates to 1970 which I can believe. It definitely doesn't have the transfer bar safety. It's priced at $799. I don't know much about the Ruger OM market so I was hoping for some guidance here. Thanks in advance.
Keith

Sadly, I'm a bit out of touch with the market. I did buy a first year of production Flattop .44 a few years ago for $700 but even then the typical price at gun shows was around $1500.

Three screw Rugers seem to be bringing a premium these days, even in .357 - my best guess is $800 would not be grossly out of line depending on the area you are in.

I did own a Flattop .357 back in the 70s but sadly traded it off.

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[s&wchad]

The spare cylinder could be 9mm.