Ruger Blackhawk .41, good deal?

[mike1281]

Looking to get into another revolver, have an opportunity to get a blackhawk .41 mag. 6.5" barrel for about $380. Seems like a good price? Seller says it's 1970-71. Has a fair amount of holster wear. Anyone want to add some info on these? Is it worth picking up?

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[osprey]

I picked up a 44mag NM Blackhawk in 44 mag awhile back for $325. It had only 12rds fired through it. I thought that was a very good price. The one you are looking at is more desirable due to the fact it is a 3 screw and in 41 mag. Even with some honest wear I think that price is more than fair. It is even more valuable if the transfer bar safety update hasn't been done.

 

[tkdguy]

Maybe some collectable value but in the condition it is in, should you want to re-blue it; I'd pass it up. Looks like a lot of hard wear. Myself, I would not buy it. Maybe by the time your shore it up you could buy a much newer model or new model. Does not look like it was cared for.

 

[osprey]

If you know what to look for you can tell if it has the transfer bar
update by Ruger. I think they also stamped an R on the frame under the grip when they did the update.

 

[osprey]

I would not reblue this as it has collectable value. If it were in 95% + condition without tranfer bar update it would be worth $800 plus. This one maybe $500-600.

 

[mike1281]

If you know what to look for you can tell if it has the transfer bar
update by Ruger. I think they also stamped an R on the frame under the grip when they did the update.

No R stamp and no transfer bar

 

[jbett98]

There's $25.00 bucks worth of ammo on the belt, so that helps take the sting out of the transfer fee.

 

[rbrbrb6]

$380 is a whale of a deal on a three screw uncoverted 41. Finish wear does not mean mechanical wear. Only a very faint drag line on the cylinder from the bolt so the owner apparently knows how to properly load and handle a Colt style 4 click action like this Ruger has. I'd buy it in a heart beat.

 

[41mag]

if you reload 41 mag, it's a hell of a good deal IMHO.

 

[osprey]

I hope you added this to your collection @mike1281. If not where is this specimen at?

 

[mike1281]

I am picking it up tomorrow

 

[rbrbrb6]

 

[silvermane_1]

if you reload 41 mag, it's a hell of a good deal IMHO.

It's a hell of a good deal whether you reload 41 mag or not.

 

[HighlandLofts]

It is well worth the investment. 41 magnum.ammo is pricey, if you plan on shooting it alot plan on reloading for it.
I had the same gun and gave it along with a 44 magnum and gave them to my oldest son. I had the 357 with the 9mm cylinder that i gave to.my 2nd son.
I did buy 5 1/2" 41 magnum Redhawk.