Ruger New-Model Super Blackhawk Bisley Hunter 7.5″ .44 Mag 6-Shot Revolver
SOLD FOR: $1,400.00
LSB#: LSB260124GG004
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: Super Blackhawk
Serial Number: 88-18513
Year of Manufacture: 2006 / Modern
Caliber: .44 Magnum
Action Type: Side Gate Loaded 6-Shot Single-Action Revolver.
Markings: The left side of the frame is marked, “RUGER NEW MODEL SUPER BLACKHAWK .44 MAGNUM CAL.”. The topstrap is marked, “RUGER HUNTER SUPER BLACKHAWK”. The cylinder is marked, “.44 REMINGTON MAGNUM”. The right side is marked with the serial number. The barrel is marked with the Ruger Southport address.
Barrel Length: 7.5″
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a ramped blade with an orange insert dovetailed to the barrel rib. The rear sight is an adjustable square notch pinned into the top strap. There are cutouts for Ruger scope rings on the barrel rib.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The bisley grips are two piece smooth wood panels screw-set to the frame. There are light handling marks throughout. There are no chips or cracks. Overall these grips are in Excellent condition. These grips are not original to this revolver.
Type of Finish: Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9.5/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 99% of its original finish. There is a crisp turn line on the cylinder. The action has light wear, the face of the cylinder has light burn marks. The screw heads are sharp. The markings are clear. Overall this revolver is in Very Good to Excellent Condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this revolver. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: Original Ruger hard case, paperwork, pair of Ruger scope rings.
Our Assessment: This Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Bisley Hunter revolver, manufactured in 2006, represents a purpose-built hunting variant of Ruger’s large-frame single-action revolver line. The Super Blackhawk platform has long been associated with strength and durability, designed to handle powerful magnum cartridges, while the Bisley configuration adds an ergonomic grip frame, lowered hammer, and wider trigger for improved control under recoil. The Hunter model further enhances the platform with an integral barrel rib cut for Ruger scope rings, allowing for easy optic mounting without additional modification. The 7.5 inch barrel provides increased velocity and a longer sight radius, making it well suited for hunting applications. This revolver is chambered in .44 Magnum, a cartridge introduced in 1955 and widely regarded for its power and effectiveness in handgun hunting. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion, earning a rating of 9.5 out of 10. The revolver retains approximately 99 percent of its original stainless finish with only light handling wear, including a crisp cylinder turn line and minor burn marks on the cylinder face. The Bisley grip panels remain in Excellent condition, though they are noted as replacements rather than original to the revolver.
This revolver includes its original Ruger hard case, paperwork, and a pair of factory Ruger scope rings. The screw heads remain sharp, the pins are unmarred, and the markings are clear and well defined. Overall, this Super Blackhawk Bisley Hunter stands as a well-maintained example of a modern hunting revolver, combining Ruger’s robust construction with ergonomic enhancements and optics-ready capability. -R.E.