Blackhawk memories
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highpower3006
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I don't know about the non-fluted cylinder. The bicentennial Blackhawk .357 that I have looks just like any other New Model Blackhawk except for the roll marks on the barrel.
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AFAIK, there were no Ruger Bicentennial Edition revolvers (or rifles) - EVERY firearm Ruger made in 1976 was stamped with the above shown "made in the 200th year of American Lliberty".
IIRC, the only three Ruger SA revolvers made with an unfluted cylinder were the BearCat (roll-engraved), the Single-Six (extra cylinder), and the Bisley Models (both RF & CF models).
BTW - There's no such thing as a "Blackhawk .22". All BH's were CF, not RF.
After 70+ years, I can definitely state that some memories aren't what they're cracked up to be......
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AFAIK, there were no Ruger Bicentennial Edition revolvers (or rifles) - EVERY firearm Ruger made in 1976 was stamped with the above shown "made in the 200th year of American Lliberty".
IIRC, the only three Ruger SA revolvers made with an unfluted cylinder were the BearCat (roll-engraved), the Single-Six (extra cylinder), and the Bisley Models (both RF & CF models).
BTW - There's no such thing as a "Blackhawk .22". All BH's were CF, not RF.
After 70+ years, I can definitely state that some memories aren't what they're cracked up to be......
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)Wow thanks for all the info 
I now do believe the extra cylinder was not a figment of my imagination but rather the 22mag cyl for his 22!
The blackhawk and the 22 were "matching" style black with wooden grips ...really basic and pretty ...both so fun to shoot.
The 22 must have been a Single-Six. I dont think we ever shot a single 22 mag with it ...kind of a bummer now that i think about it.
Been a long time since ive shot, but just lately my wife and friends (who have never shot before) lit a fire under my arse and got me to take them to an indoor range.
Shot a ruger vaquero 357 because it was the closest they had to the blackhawk i learned with. Gotta say I was disappointed. It was stainless and the hammer was slippery and it just didnt feel right in my hand overall. ...guess I miss that old blackhawk!
I now do believe the extra cylinder was not a figment of my imagination but rather the 22mag cyl for his 22!
The blackhawk and the 22 were "matching" style black with wooden grips ...really basic and pretty ...both so fun to shoot.
The 22 must have been a Single-Six. I dont think we ever shot a single 22 mag with it ...kind of a bummer now that i think about it.
Been a long time since ive shot, but just lately my wife and friends (who have never shot before) lit a fire under my arse and got me to take them to an indoor range.
Shot a ruger vaquero 357 because it was the closest they had to the blackhawk i learned with. Gotta say I was disappointed. It was stainless and the hammer was slippery and it just didnt feel right in my hand overall. ...guess I miss that old blackhawk!