Model: Old Model Blackhawk Serial Number: 1058 Year of Manufacture: 1968 Caliber:.30 Carbine Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading-Gate Cylinder Markings: The left side of the barrel is marked Sturm, Ruger Co.Inc. Southport, Conn.
![]() The cylinder is marked S on its front face and hand scribed 058. Barrel Length: 7 Sights Optics: The front sight is a serrated ramped blade mounted to an elevated base. The rear sight is a square notch adjustable for windage and elevation. Stock Configuration Condition: The grips are smooth walnut with black on silver Ruger medallions. Type of Finish: Blue Finish Originality: All Original Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. ![]() There are some faint marks on the underside of the barrel from removing the cylinder. It is apparent that this revolver was firedcycled very little. This old model Blackhawk is in original factory condition without the transfer bar. Box, Paperwork Accessories: This revolver comes in an original Black and Orange Ruger Box. The side reads BLACKHAWK.30 CARBINE CAL. REVOLVER CATALOG NO. BKH31 7 BBL. STURM, RUGER CO., INC. SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A. Ruger Blackhawk S Serial Number WrittenThe side the box has the serial number written in white grease pen. Inside the box are the original Instructions and parts list for Ruger Blackhawk Revolvers and an NRA promotional card. Our Assessment: This is a fantastic looking revolver for one that is 45 years old and doesnt even look like it has ever been fired. With its four click hammer, it sounds and functions like a Colt except the Ruger has more reliable coil springs. So, if you like period revolvers, this is as close as you can get with a modern design. This very early first year of production.30 Carbine Blackhawk should be of great interest to the Ruger collector. Also, the adjustable sights make it easy to adjust for different loads without losing accuracy. ![]() This revolver will be great for hunting small to medium sized game.
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