Ruger New Model Blackhawk .45Colt/.45ACP – 2006, MIRROR BORE, BOXED

Vintage Firearms is pleased to offer this Ruger New Model Blackhawk chambered for both .45 Long Colt and .45ACP. In the early 1950s, Westerns drove strong demand for cowboy-style single-action revolvers, however, given Colt had since discontinued the Single Action Army resulting in a Single-Action Revolver vacuum in the American market. Sturm, Ruger & Company entered the market with the .22 LR Single-Six in 1953, and its success spurred the development of the Ruger Blackhawk, first introduced in 1955 chambered in .357 Magnum. The Blackhawk sold well due to its simple, strong design. When .44 Magnum debuted in 1956, Ruger quickly produced a Blackhawk variant in the new caliber, which further led to the gaining popularity, as it was less expensive and more available than the Smith & Wesson’s Model 29. Since then, Ruger’s Blackhawk has been chambered for a respectable variety of calibers, from .30 Carbine to .45 Colt. This example, serial number 48-29512, manufactured in 2006, is chambered for both .45 long colt and .45 ACP. This is done by swapping the cylinders, easily accomplished by pressing the detent and removing the cylinder base pin. This Blackhawk retains 99% stainless steel on all parts, the gun has some handling marks, a mirror bore but overall has had seen very minimal use. Comes with its box, 2 cylinders and documents. Please review the detailed photographs and specifications. Thanks for looking!