Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this single-action revolver for a penny-start auction, this is the Ruger Blackhawk.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: Blackhawk
Serial: 30-22677
Date of Manufacture: 1969
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6 ½"
Optics/Sights: Crimson Trace Red Dot Optic
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1969 Ruger Blackhawk in .357 Magnum with a 6½-inch blued barrel represents one of the finest examples of Ruger’s early New Model–era craftsmanship, blending Old West single-action heritage with the rugged, modern engineering that made the Blackhawk line legendary among shooters and handloaders. Built on Ruger’s robust investment-cast frame—a design celebrated for its incredible strength compared to traditional Colt-pattern revolvers—the 1969 Blackhawk is capable of handling full-power .357 Magnum loads with ease while maintaining long-term durability, making it a favorite for field use, hunting, and backcountry carry. The long 6½-inch barrel provides an excellent sight radius, enhancing precision and making the revolver unexpectedly accurate even at extended distances, while also adding forward weight that helps manage muzzle climb and recoil. Its deep, high-polish blued finish from this era reflects Ruger’s attention to aesthetic detail, giving the revolver a dark, lustrous sheen that pairs beautifully with its classic walnut grip panels, which are contoured to fit comfortably in the hand and offer excellent control during both slow, deliberate single-action shots and faster follow-ups. The adjustable rear sight and crisp, pinned front blade give shooters the flexibility to fine-tune point of impact, a major advantage over fixed-sight traditional single-actions. Mechanically, the Blackhawk of this period offers a solid, positive lockup, a clean single-action trigger break, and Ruger’s transfer-bar safety system (implemented shortly thereafter on New Models), which became a hallmark of safe carry with a full cylinder. The 1969 Blackhawk stands today as both a shooter’s revolver and a collectible artifact of early Ruger production—renowned for its reliability, accuracy, and unmistakably American character, representing one of the best combinations of strength, classic styling, and practical performance in the single-action revolver world.
Contents:
Model: Blackhawk
Serial: 30-22677
Date of Manufacture: 1969
Caliber: .357 Magnum
Finish: Blued
Barrel Length: 6 ½"
Optics/Sights: Crimson Trace Red Dot Optic
Stock/Grips: Textured Black Synthetic
Action: Single-Action
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
The 1969 Ruger Blackhawk in .357 Magnum with a 6½-inch blued barrel represents one of the finest examples of Ruger’s early New Model–era craftsmanship, blending Old West single-action heritage with the rugged, modern engineering that made the Blackhawk line legendary among shooters and handloaders. Built on Ruger’s robust investment-cast frame—a design celebrated for its incredible strength compared to traditional Colt-pattern revolvers—the 1969 Blackhawk is capable of handling full-power .357 Magnum loads with ease while maintaining long-term durability, making it a favorite for field use, hunting, and backcountry carry. The long 6½-inch barrel provides an excellent sight radius, enhancing precision and making the revolver unexpectedly accurate even at extended distances, while also adding forward weight that helps manage muzzle climb and recoil. Its deep, high-polish blued finish from this era reflects Ruger’s attention to aesthetic detail, giving the revolver a dark, lustrous sheen that pairs beautifully with its classic walnut grip panels, which are contoured to fit comfortably in the hand and offer excellent control during both slow, deliberate single-action shots and faster follow-ups. The adjustable rear sight and crisp, pinned front blade give shooters the flexibility to fine-tune point of impact, a major advantage over fixed-sight traditional single-actions. Mechanically, the Blackhawk of this period offers a solid, positive lockup, a clean single-action trigger break, and Ruger’s transfer-bar safety system (implemented shortly thereafter on New Models), which became a hallmark of safe carry with a full cylinder. The 1969 Blackhawk stands today as both a shooter’s revolver and a collectible artifact of early Ruger production—renowned for its reliability, accuracy, and unmistakably American character, representing one of the best combinations of strength, classic styling, and practical performance in the single-action revolver world.
Contents:
This example ships with a holster and all other contents pictured above.
Shipping Details
Handgun Standard Shipping with Insurance $50.00
Long Gun Standard Shipping with Insurance $70.00
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