Advice on old model super Blackhawk

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ghbucky01

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I have an old '3 screw' super blackhawk .44 mag in very good shape. It has been through the safety recall and I have the original parts.

Mfg date was 1969.

I think that my father bought it used, because there is some kind of enormous wooden grips that might be homemade on the gun. No box, either.

I put pachmyar grips on it some time back.

I am considering selling it, but I am wondering how bad a hit it will take on value if the OEM grips aren't included? Does it make sense to track down OEM grips for it?
 
Yes sir, it would !!

Does it make sense to track down OEM grips for it?
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That would be nice but can't say that it's absolutely necessary. The effort may be greater than it's worth. As long as folks know what they are getting, it is what it is. If you sell to a dealer, he will try and beat you up, on this detail and that is normal for them. ..... ;)

Be Safe !!!
 
Of the 4 used Ruger revolvers I have bough only one had the factory grips.
On older non collectable guns; grips are not a real issue for me so I am willing to pay the going reasonable rate for the firearm.
 
I'll tell you this: At a recent gun show here in Memphis, an individual was selling a Three Screw Super Blackhawk, pristine condition, asking price $750. Then it was noticed that the hammer was not a Super Blackhawk hammer, the transfer bar safety had been installed. No original parts. Price dropped to $400.

And, yes original factory grips do add to value. If, as you say, the grips look homemade, then maybe either replace with original style, or good after market grips. Look for these at gunshows.

Bob Wright
 
Just my opinion, fwiw........it's a gun you got from your Father.....don't sell it, my guess is you'll regret it later.
 
Just my opinion, fwiw........it's a gun you got from your Father.....don't sell it, my guess is you'll regret it later.
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Good advice, and I have considered it quite a bit. But, it is a hunting piece, and I do not hunt. It will just collect dust in my safe.

I intend to use the proceeds to help purchase a competition gun. He always wanted to see me compete.

[edit] Your comment stuck in my head, and as I thought about it I realized that there are long range pistol competition. A little google and I discovered that there is a silhouette club that shoots a short 30 minute drive from me.

I'm going to take your advice and look into joining that group.

Thanks!
 
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that blackhawk is a fine pistol to just have around,if you reload .44 offers a world of options in power. If you are not a reloader hunt around and find some .44 special ammo for range work you will love it, also winchester silvertips and hornady XTP in 180grn or 200grn hollow points make real good light recoil man stoppers if need be
 
Update

I took some of the advice here.

I got some Hogue replacement grips (what a nice addition) and loaded up some special power loads in .44 mag brass and took it to the range last night.

What a beauty!!!

It shoots like a dream, and I printed my most accurate grouping ever at 25 yards. I'm going to try to get to a silhouette practice group this weekend and see what that is all about.

Thanks!:D:D
 
Condition, condition, and condition. Those are the three thing that drive price.

If the gun is in poor or fair condition, original grips won't add much. But if the gun is in good or better condition original grips can make a big enough difference to be a good investment.
 
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