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Buntline Super Blackhawk
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2020 6:16 pm
by Dyermountain
My Uncle used to hunt black bear with hounds, he carried what he called a Buntline Special Super Blackhawk. It had a barrel at least 12" if not longer. Is that something Ruger used to offer from the factory or is that likely a barrel he had put on?
Re: Buntline Super Blackhawk
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2020 7:50 pm
by flattop44
Ruger made New Model Super Blackhawks with 10-1/2" barrels, that is the longest from the factory that I am aware of.
Bill
Re: Buntline Super Blackhawk
Posted: Sat Dec 26, 2020 8:37 pm
by Dyermountain
Must have been a custom barrel. I'll have to ask my dad if there's any photos floating around.
Re: Buntline Super Blackhawk
Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2020 11:48 am
by flattop44
Sure would love to see it and find out the serial number. Do you know if it is an old 3- screw or new model? I know of one old model 3-screw that got out of the factory with a 12-1/2" barrel. An employee gun.
Bill
Re: Buntline Super Blackhawk
Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2020 3:48 pm
by O M CRAZY
It would be important to know if it's an "Old" or "New" model, and exactly what the length of the barrel is.
O M CRAZY
Re: Buntline Super Blackhawk
Posted: Sun Dec 27, 2020 10:07 pm
by Dyermountain
It was an old model that he had a 14" barrel installed with rifle buckhorn sites. Unfortunately, no photos exist.
Re: Buntline Super Blackhawk
Posted: Mon Dec 28, 2020 11:45 am
by O M CRAZY
Thanks for the info. but not being original it is not a true collectable. But I am sure it is a great gun to shoot and hunt with.
O M CRAZY