Ruger Old Model 3-Screw Super Blackhawk .44 mag 7.5″ SA Revolver 1969 C&R
SOLD FOR: $1,031.00
LSB#: LSB260621JF042
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: Super Blackhawk
Serial Number: 80-10200
Year of Manufacture: 1969 / C&R
Caliber: .44 Remington Magnum
Action Type: Side Gate Loaded Single-Action Revolver w/ Ejector.
Markings: The right side of the frame is marked “80-10200”. The left side of the frame is marked, “RUGER SUPER BLACKHAWK .44 MAGNUM CAL”. The side of the barrel is marked with the Ruger Southport address.
Barrel Length: 7.5″
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a black serrated ramped blade fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a fully adjustable square-notch leaf in a base pinned to the top strap.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The grips are two-piece smooth walnut panels with silver Ruger medallions. The grips show light handling wear, with a few minor scratches and compressions in the right grip panel. The grips fit tightly to the frame, with no play. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the grips rate in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Cylinders: One 6rd .44 Magnum cylinder.
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 10/10.
Overall Condition: This handgun retains about 99% of its metal finish. There are faint handling marks throughout. The cylinder has a thin crisp turn-line. The action has faint wear. The screw heads are sharp and the pin is undamaged. This revolver is in overall Fine to Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance standards. No transfer bar. (4-Click hammer.)
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This revolver comes with its original serial number matching box, and owner’s manual/paperwork.
Our Assessment: The Ruger Old Model Super Blackhawk is one of the classic large-frame single-action revolvers of the postwar era, developed to handle the powerful .44 Magnum cartridge in a robust and traditional revolver format. This 1969 example represents the desirable Old Model “3-Screw” configuration, retaining the original four-click hammer system and lacking the later transfer-bar conversion. Its 7.5″ barrel, adjustable rear sight, smooth walnut grips, and heavy Super Blackhawk frame make it a classic hunting and sporting revolver, while the unconverted Old Model lockwork adds meaningful collector interest.
This revolver is in Fine to Excellent condition overall, retaining about 99% of its original blue finish with only faint handling marks, light operational wear, and a thin, crisp cylinder turn line. The smooth walnut grips remain in Fine condition with a few minor scratches and compressions on the right panel, but no chips or cracks. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, rating 10/10, while the action functions correctly with the original four-click hammer system intact. It includes its serial-number-matching factory box and owner’s manual/paperwork, adding desirable completeness to this early Super Blackhawk. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! – J.D.