Ruger Black Hawk 45 colt

pwillie · January 5, 2015, 09:59 PM

I found a Ruger Black Hawk that I bought about four years ago....hid it from myself I guess....anyone know its worth?

KEYBEAR · January 5, 2015, 10:18 PM

With all the Info you provide about 40 bucks .
you are old enough to have a firearm right .

Wreck-n-Crew · January 5, 2015, 11:00 PM

They are running between $450 and $500 for the New Model Blackhawk's NIB. Add another $50+ for the conversion model with 45acp cylinder.

pwillie · January 6, 2015, 09:19 AM

...so, where can I get an ACP cylinder ? I have loads of 45 acp ammo just laying around...

Wreck-n-Crew · January 6, 2015, 01:16 PM

They come with the gun matched up already in the convertible like here...http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p....62%22....Dang it they went up!...just $508 last week!

I have it on my buying one next month list. Nice single actions.

If you want a 45acp cylinder you will have to have it matched up from what I gather....if you can find one. Best bet might be to sell that one and buy one with the conversion.

pwillie · January 6, 2015, 01:30 PM

....I'm just going to keep what I have,and sell the 45ACP ammo....Thanks for your input...

Pahoo · January 6, 2015, 02:24 PM

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They are running between $450 and $500 for the New Model Blackhawk's NIB. Add another $50+ for the conversion model with 45acp cylinder.

Now that's a much better reply. .....

LBC and;
Be Safe !!!

GeauxTide · January 6, 2015, 09:23 PM

Ruger used to factory fit an ACP cylinder for you. Contact Ruger to see if they'll do it. FWIW, I shot a couple cylinders after I got mine back and never used it again. Liked the LC much better.

mmb713 · January 7, 2015, 12:21 AM

So... let me get this straight. You bought a gun a few years ago, forgot you bought it, and just now found it? Wow! I remember every gun I've ever purchased, 23 in all, and I only have 15 currently. I can't imagine forgetting that I bought a gun.

rclark · January 7, 2015, 01:30 AM

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I can't imagine forgetting that I bought a gun.

Oh, it happens (especially as I get older).... I sometimes surprise myself when I do an inventory... Oh yeah, forget I had that one.... Ya see I have settled on a few favorites that get the call most of the time, rest don't get shot much....

DaleA · January 7, 2015, 04:41 AM

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I can't imagine forgetting that I bought a gun.

Yeah. One of the joys of growing old---you can hide your own Easter Eggs too.

MajorDanger · January 7, 2015, 05:13 AM

I had one of those revolvers. Neat little piece (not really little with an 8 3/4" barrel). Think I got 350 out of it when all was said and done but that's just me. Most likely I had my eye on something else. Look into the "3 screw" models and see if yours fits into that category. Apparently they're supposed to be worth more. Also the hammer block safety conversion is supposed to effect the value, whether or not it's been modified or not. All in all sweet gun, cool that you just happened to find it after so long. Good on ya!

Salmoneye · January 7, 2015, 06:44 AM

Never saw an 8-3/4" Blackhawk/SBH...

7-1/2", 10" and 10-1/2" yes...

Have seen a number of 8-3/8" Smiths...

Bob Wright · January 10, 2015, 10:42 AM

I've never seen one, but about 1963~1965 Stoegers advertised some Ruger Blackhawks with 9 1/2" barrels, or somewheres thereabouts.

Bob Wright

Driftwood Johnson · January 10, 2015, 05:45 PM

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Wow! I remember every gun I've ever purchased, 23 in all, and I only have 15 currently. I can't imagine forgetting that I bought a gun.

Only 23? Wait until you have bought over 100, then see if you can make the same statement.

peggysue · January 10, 2015, 06:38 PM

I remember all of the over 300 I have lovingly bought

mmb713 · January 10, 2015, 11:23 PM

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Only 23? Wait until you have bought over 100, then see if you can make the same statement.

I've got some catching up to do to run with the big boys!

tallball · January 11, 2015, 09:18 AM

My 45LC/45acp Blackhawk with the 7.5" barrel is one of my favorite handguns. I shoot more 45acp, since it is so much cheaper and easier to find. I am still amazed by how much accuracy this thing manages to wring out of my middle-aged eyes and hands. You may be able to tell that it's a 45acp cylinder in the picture.

Wreck-n-Crew · January 11, 2015, 10:23 PM

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My 45LC/45acp Blackhawk is the downward-pointing one with the 7.5" barrel. It is one of my favorite handguns.

Got that booger on my short list. The versatility drew me to it as much as price. I been planning loading a few of them Ruger only loads for gits and shiggles!

tallball · January 12, 2015, 07:14 AM

It's my second Ruger single action. They are/were both great. The othe SA in the picture is a Saeur 44 magnum.

smee78 · January 12, 2015, 07:53 AM

They really are great firearms, I also have one of the stainless 45C Blackhawks with a 4 5/8 barrel and its a pleasure to shoot. I also have been known to go looking into the safe and go "o ya I forgot about you" but it was never totally forgot.

eastbank · January 13, 2015, 07:06 AM

i have a early 1973 7.5" 45 colt/.45acp ruger and is one of the most accurtt revolvers i own. eastbank.

Kosh75287 · January 13, 2015, 09:39 PM

Long ago, I had a chance to buy one, with the .45 A.C.P. cylinder, plus 6 or 7 boxes of both types of ammo. It was before I'd bought my first 1911A1, and I was too focused on doing that, to realize what a good deal I was passing up. To have known then what I know, now...

bedbugbilly · January 13, 2015, 10:06 PM

I'd keep looking . . . if you found the pistol and forgot you had it . . maybe you have the 45acp cylinder as well? Just saying . . .

pwillie · January 14, 2015, 05:12 PM

.....I didn't for get that I bought it... I forgot where I put it.....yes, I have many fire arms,but for what ever reason, I forgot where I hid it...Why did I hide it?....to be able to get it within reach if I encountered a scoundral that was tring to steal my eggs!

January 5, 2015, 09:59 PM	#1
pwillie Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 115	Ruger Black Hawk 45 colt I found a Ruger Black Hawk that I bought about four years ago....hid it from myself I guess....anyone know its worth? __________________ "Happy to be here"

January 5, 2015, 11:00 PM	#3
Wreck-n-Crew Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,820	They are running between $450 and $500 for the New Model Blackhawk's NIB. Add another $50+ for the conversion model with 45acp cylinder. __________________ If you ever have to use a firearm, *you don't get to pick the scenario!*

January 6, 2015, 09:19 AM	#4
pwillie Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 115	...so, where can I get an ACP cylinder ? I have loads of 45 acp ammo just laying around... __________________ "Happy to be here"

January 6, 2015, 01:16 PM	#5
Wreck-n-Crew Senior Member Join Date: March 8, 2013 Location: Ohio Posts: 1,820	They come with the gun matched up already in the convertible like here...http://www.budsgunshop.com/catalog/p....62%22....Dang it they went up!...just $508 last week! I have it on my buying one next month list. Nice single actions. If you want a 45acp cylinder you will have to have it matched up from what I gather....if you can find one. Best bet might be to sell that one and buy one with the conversion. __________________ If you ever have to use a firearm, *you don't get to pick the scenario!*

January 6, 2015, 01:30 PM	#6
pwillie Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 115	....I'm just going to keep what I have,and sell the 45ACP ammo....Thanks for your input... __________________ "Happy to be here"

January 5, 2015, 10:18 PM	#2
KEYBEAR Senior Member Join Date: January 11, 2012 Location: Indiana Posts: 1,059	With all the Info you provide about 40 bucks . you are old enough to have a firearm right .

January 6, 2015, 09:23 PM	#8
GeauxTide Senior Member Join Date: April 20, 2009 Location: Helena, AL Posts: 4,424	Ruger used to factory fit an ACP cylinder for you. Contact Ruger to see if they'll do it. FWIW, I shot a couple cylinders after I got mine back and never used it again. Liked the LC much better.

January 7, 2015, 12:21 AM	#9
mmb713 Senior Member Join Date: March 15, 2011 Location: Salt Lake City, UT Posts: 421	So... let me get this straight. You bought a gun a few years ago, forgot you bought it, and just now found it? Wow! I remember every gun I've ever purchased, 23 in all, and I only have 15 currently. I can't imagine forgetting that I bought a gun.

January 7, 2015, 05:13 AM	#12
MajorDanger Member Join Date: December 23, 2014 Posts: 16	I had one of those revolvers. Neat little piece (not really little with an 8 3/4" barrel). Think I got 350 out of it when all was said and done but that's just me. Most likely I had my eye on something else. Look into the "3 screw" models and see if yours fits into that category. Apparently they're supposed to be worth more. Also the hammer block safety conversion is supposed to effect the value, whether or not it's been modified or not. All in all sweet gun, cool that you just happened to find it after so long. Good on ya!

January 7, 2015, 06:44 AM	#13
Salmoneye Senior Member Join Date: December 31, 2011 Location: Vermont Posts: 2,076	Never saw an 8-3/4" Blackhawk/SBH... 7-1/2", 10" and 10-1/2" yes... Have seen a number of 8-3/8" Smiths...

January 10, 2015, 10:42 AM	#14
Bob Wright Senior Member Join Date: July 10, 2012 Location: Memphis, Tennessee Posts: 2,989	I've never seen one, but about 1963~1965 Stoegers advertised some Ruger Blackhawks with 9 1/2" barrels, or somewheres thereabouts. Bob Wright __________________ Time spent at the reloading bench is an investment in contentment.

January 10, 2015, 06:38 PM	#16
peggysue Junior member Join Date: May 20, 2014 Posts: 1,835	I remember all of the over 300 I have lovingly bought

January 11, 2015, 09:18 AM	#18
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	My 45LC/45acp Blackhawk with the 7.5" barrel is one of my favorite handguns. I shoot more 45acp, since it is so much cheaper and easier to find. I am still amazed by how much accuracy this thing manages to wring out of my middle-aged eyes and hands. You may be able to tell that it's a 45acp cylinder in the picture. Last edited by tallball; January 12, 2015 at 06:43 PM.

January 12, 2015, 07:14 AM	#20
tallball Senior Member Join Date: October 17, 2014 Posts: 2,444	It's my second Ruger single action. They are/were both great. The othe SA in the picture is a Saeur 44 magnum.

January 12, 2015, 07:53 AM	#21
smee78 Senior Member Join Date: July 14, 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 2,918	They really are great firearms, I also have one of the stainless 45C Blackhawks with a 4 5/8 barrel and its a pleasure to shoot. I also have been known to go looking into the safe and go "o ya I forgot about you" but it was never totally forgot. __________________ We know exactly where one cow with Mad-cow-disease is located, among the millions and millions of cows in America, but we haven't got a clue where thousands of illegal immigrants and terrorists are

January 13, 2015, 07:06 AM	#22
eastbank Senior Member Join Date: February 7, 2008 Location: pa. Posts: 2,450	i have a early 1973 7.5" 45 colt/.45acp ruger and is one of the most accurtt revolvers i own. eastbank.

January 13, 2015, 09:39 PM	#23
Kosh75287 Senior Member Join Date: October 15, 2007 Posts: 820	Missed opportunities Long ago, I had a chance to buy one, with the .45 A.C.P. cylinder, plus 6 or 7 boxes of both types of ammo. It was before I'd bought my first 1911A1, and I was too focused on doing that, to realize what a good deal I was passing up. To have known then what I know, now...

January 13, 2015, 10:06 PM	#24
bedbugbilly Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2009 Posts: 3,287	I'd keep looking . . . if you found the pistol and forgot you had it . . maybe you have the 45acp cylinder as well? Just saying . . . __________________ If a pair of '51 Navies were good enough for Billy Hickok, then a single Navy on my right hip is good enough for me . . . besides . . . I'm probably only half as good as he was anyways. Hiram's Rangers Badge #63

January 14, 2015, 05:12 PM	#25
pwillie Senior Member Join Date: June 8, 2009 Location: Alabama Posts: 115	.....I didn't for get that I bought it... I forgot where I put it.....yes, I have many fire arms,but for what ever reason, I forgot where I hid it...Why did I hide it?....to be able to get it within reach if I encountered a scoundral that was tring to steal my eggs! __________________ "Happy to be here"