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Well, I received notification from Ruger that in fact my Blackhawk was shipped from the Factory as model #BKH47 in January of 1963 so the 7.5" Eagle barrel is correct and I was told by Ruger that the non fluted cylinder could also be factory correct. As far as the Grip frame goes, I am unable t...

I'm Hoping to here from Ruger soon. Although based on what I've been reading, not sure if I will get all the answers I want. The Barrel, Cylinder, and cylinder frame all seem to match as far as Bluing goes and the slight wear on overall gun appears to be uniform and not redone. The grip frame defini...

Thanks for the info and advice. I will send Ruger the Info for authenticity. The grip frame is indeed odd. It is not blued on the leading edges where it mounts to the actual frame of the gun. And the backstrap is also not blued. It is like polished steel with a greyish color to it possibly from age?...

P1030826.JPG P1030825.JPG P1030823.JPG P1030821.JPG P1030819.JPG Thanks, was actually trying to research this Flattop that I have had for 30+ years and found the forum. The configuration is Odd or "rare" ..7.5" barrel with eagle on barrel, unfluted cylinder like SBH. and what appears...

Ever since I went on my first hunting trip with a SuperBlackhawk in the 60's
I have been hooked