Ruger Blackhawk

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Ferretboy

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The LGS has a Ruger Blackhawk in .357 Mag. It has no transfer bar and comes with a holster for $500.00. Considering putting a down payment on it if its still there next month, what are your thoughts?
 
Condition? Sounds a little steep, I think maybe $400 or $450 tops. And the holster should not be a consideration.

What do you want if for, shooting, or a project gun?

The old three-screw models are desirable for conversions to .44 Special or .45 Colt. Few years back I bought two for $400 (For both) and had one made up into a .44 Special.

Remember the old .357 Magnums were on the mid-sized frame, about the same size as the Colt.

Bob Wright
 
Its in good condition, no visible wear, half and full cock work well, cylinder spins just fine. I have been thinking of a single action .357 Mag to go with my Winchester 94 and my gp-100. If I get one its gonna be a target shooter mostly.
 
What "bobwright" said. He's always spot on.

However, gun prices have been crazy lately and if it's a gun you want and will keep and enjoy, I wouldn't let 50 - 100 dollars worth of wiggle room kill the deal. Life's too short. Besides, I think the early 3 screw models will eventually reach collectible status.
 
Really depends on the details and its condition. If it's an early flat-top in good condition with a floral carved Lawrence or H.H. Heiser holster it's a steal. If it's a later eared model with a nylon Uncle Mike's then it's at least a hundred bucks too high. If it's heavily worn then it's way too high regardless.
 
Holsters just a plain old leather brown cheyenne type, nothing extraordinary. Think I will look into a newer model ruger single action.
 
Sounds high to me too. Make it $400 and you have a good deal. What's the holster worth to you? $100? That is the main question I would have.
 
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IMHO, it will be long gone if you wait until next month - since that's a fair price for an OM in the stated condition TODAY, not a few years ago when one was bought for whatever.

Ruger's not making any more, and it's condition isn't going to get any better.

If you like it, I suggest you trot on down there & at least put a deposit on it - remember, we seldom pay too much for a gun, we just sometimes buy one too soon. ;)


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Value cannot be assessed until we know more details. Like I said, the difference between an "eared" Old Model (1963-1973) and an early flat-top (1955-1962) will be at least a couple hundred bucks. Put it this way, I paid $750 for a really nice 4 5/8" flat-top a year ago and that was a fair price. I'm really temped by another right now at $700. I would not pay $500 for a plain "eared" model unless it was a short barreled convertible. Two details that bring a slight premium.
 
If you like it , haggle over the price some and buy it. I would give $450.00 if in good shape. I had a 1972 production Blackhawk, it was stolen and I still miss that old model.
 
if it's a gun you want and will keep and enjoy...
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I don't see many (if any) Old Models around here. To find an 'unconverted' one in good shape would be a 'good' deal at $400-$500. I sure would be tempted even if only a .357 (could be converted to a.44Spec or .45 Colt I suppose). As above poster said ... what's $50 or even $100 if it a gun you 'really' want. A bird in hand is worth two in the bush as we like to say!
 
If you want a good SA .357 and if you don't mind carrying an empty chamber under the hammer, and if the gun is in truly good condition, then it isn't a bad deal. I believe the OM Rugers were made with a little more care and craftsmanship than later models. I have an OM in .45 Colt, and I love it. That would be top price, though, for a .357 unless it has the box, papers, etc with it.
 
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