Is this a Ruger?

[Carmady]

If not, what? I have no clue.

 

[jmr40]

I'm 99.999% certain it is a Ruger Blackhawk. Do you not have the gun in hand or just looking at a photo.

 

[old bear]

Are there what appear to be factory markings on the left side of the frame. Can you read them?

 

[Sharkbite]

That looks like a Ruger S/N as well

 

[krunchnik]

Yup-it looks like a Ruger New Model Blackhawk-its not a 3 screw.

 

[Carmady]

Thanks.

All I have are those two pics, and a description which says it's a "Collectable 357 long nose" Smith & Wesson 357 Magnum. I figured the S&W part came off the barrel, and wasn't the manufacturer.

$250 on Armslist.

 

[burrhead]

Nothing collectible about it and, in the left side picture, it looks like the finish is trashed. Ask for better pics. As it is I'd say $250 tops and would like it better at $200.

 

[johnwilliamson062]

If it functions that would be a steal around me. Refinish for $200 and you are still way ahead.

 

[bedbugbilly]

Looks like a Ruger to me as well. Does the seller not know what he is selling? If the photos are more clear and it looks good and is tight and functional - the price seems like a bit of a bargain for a shooter - if it is in good shape.

I don't see where it is that much of a collectible but certainly a very fair price if it's a shooter. That one would make a good woods gun!

 

[jmr40]

I'd pay $250 for it. Wouldn't spend a dime on a refinish. It's a shooter and a re-finish just makes it a $450 shooter instead of a $250 shooter. Nothing collectable about it either way

 

[lee n. field]

I'd pay $250 for it. Wouldn't spend a dime on a refinish. It's a shooter and a re-finish just makes it a $450 shooter instead of a $250 shooter. Nothing collectable about it either way

Yep.

Totally ignore anything about "collectability". Evaluate it solely as a shooter.

 

[leo96150]

In pic #2 it's obviously loaded. Be careful, this guy doesn't seem to know much about firearms and safety.

 

[Guv]

Looks like a Ruger, this one I would have to see in person (condition wise) before I bought.

 

[SARuger]

I'm with JMR, its a shooter, use it and have fun. It would make a good woods sidearm with the way the black bear are acting around here right now.

No more than $250, don't re-blue it, use it.

 

[Carmady]

I never wanted to buy it. I saw it on Armslist advertised as a S&W.

 

[DPris]

Ruger Blackhawk.
Not collectible.
Denis

 

[4V50 Gary]

Unlike the seller

At least you're smart enough to ask.

 

[Carmady]

That front sight tipped me off.

 

[44 AMP]

Ruger New Model Blackhawk. Post 1973. Appears to be one of the "flattop" variations. Not collectable. Gun has seen use, holster carry, finish wear on alloy parts.

If you can enlarge the #2 pic, you can read the maker & model on the frame below the cylinder.

 

[jackmoser65]

Definitely a New Model Blackhawk. Definitely not a flat top. The base pin latch has also been replaced with a screw. Buyer beware. I'd offer $200 just as a project gun and it would DEFINITELY get refinished.

Ruger never stamped "S&W" on one of their guns.