I saw this ad for a Ruger 44
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I saw this ad for a Ruger 44
I answered one of those ads ...
Ruger 44 mag $xxx
no pics, no further info, etc. I did manage to learn that it was a blue super blackhawk with rubber grips, but not much more. The guy was going to be near me last night, so I set up a meeting.
Long story short, this is what I got. Plus a set of Hogue grips, a set of Pachmyers, and a LH Galco holster (that is for an 8 3/8" N frame, but fits the SBH pretty well).
It's a liberty model, an easy 95% probably 98% but I like to be conservative on condition. Action is smooth as butter, and no rust or discoloration anywhere, and it was dirt cheap. I am tickled with it.
Ruger 44 mag $xxx
no pics, no further info, etc. I did manage to learn that it was a blue super blackhawk with rubber grips, but not much more. The guy was going to be near me last night, so I set up a meeting.
Long story short, this is what I got. Plus a set of Hogue grips, a set of Pachmyers, and a LH Galco holster (that is for an 8 3/8" N frame, but fits the SBH pretty well).
It's a liberty model, an easy 95% probably 98% but I like to be conservative on condition. Action is smooth as butter, and no rust or discoloration anywhere, and it was dirt cheap. I am tickled with it.
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Looks great and congrats. The SBH was my first ever Ruger so it holds a special place in my heart.....they come alive in your hand when they are cocked and pointed. This is my second one that I bought in 1989, and despite being shot and carried a good bit in an Uncle Mike's Three Persons type holster, it still looks pretty much the same as when I bought it, except for a pair of American Holly grips.
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Very nice !
Reminds me of about 4 years ago . We went to an auction in Charlottesville VA . They had a Super Blackhawk advertised along with a bunch of other guns tha I was more intrested .
Looked over what intrested me first with nothing really making me want to return for the auction . And just happened to look at the Super Blackhawk .
In reality it wasn't a Super Blackhawk but rather a circa 1957 Ruger Blackhawk Flattop in 44 MAG that was about 97% . We went back to the auction and bought the "Super Blackhawk" for $325
In my conservative opinion we paid maybe 50% of what that gun was worth at the time !
Reminds me of about 4 years ago . We went to an auction in Charlottesville VA . They had a Super Blackhawk advertised along with a bunch of other guns tha I was more intrested .
Looked over what intrested me first with nothing really making me want to return for the auction . And just happened to look at the Super Blackhawk .
In reality it wasn't a Super Blackhawk but rather a circa 1957 Ruger Blackhawk Flattop in 44 MAG that was about 97% . We went back to the auction and bought the "Super Blackhawk" for $325
In my conservative opinion we paid maybe 50% of what that gun was worth at the time !
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Re: I saw this ad for a Ruger 44
Very nice!
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Re: I saw this ad for a Ruger 44
I still have mine - my first centerfire revolver, also a "200th Year" model.
One time someone offered me a pretty good price for it due to the "200th Year" thing (I have no idea if that really enhances the value), but I'd never sell it for sentimental reasons.
There are bigger, badder revolvers out there, but that one sure makes you feel like you're some ancient god that can throw fireballs with the pointing of a finger... All sorts of fun...!
One time someone offered me a pretty good price for it due to the "200th Year" thing (I have no idea if that really enhances the value), but I'd never sell it for sentimental reasons.
There are bigger, badder revolvers out there, but that one sure makes you feel like you're some ancient god that can throw fireballs with the pointing of a finger... All sorts of fun...!
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I was only 16 when this one was made. I only wish I had held up as well as this Super Blackhawk.
I've owned several Super B's over the years, and a couple of liberty models. But for a .44 Mag fan, finding a liberty model Super B is the holy grail of Rugers.
I've owned several Super B's over the years, and a couple of liberty models. But for a .44 Mag fan, finding a liberty model Super B is the holy grail of Rugers.
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had the same one...you will enjoy it....congrats
i traded mine to get a 629 classic...
i could not handle the recoil with heavy hunting loads...
and the gun just did not look right with the hogue or pacs grips
but with mild loads it was one heck of a shooter...
i traded mine to get a 629 classic...
i could not handle the recoil with heavy hunting loads...
and the gun just did not look right with the hogue or pacs grips
but with mild loads it was one heck of a shooter...
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Re: I saw this ad for a Ruger 44
AJMD429 wrote:I still have mine - my first centerfire revolver, also a "200th Year" model.
There are bigger, badder revolvers out there, but that one sure makes you feel like you're some ancient god that can throw fireballs with the pointing of a finger... All sorts of fun...!
Wow if that aint the truth. That is exactly what I feel like when I shoot mine.
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The first ever birthday present from my wife was a blue 7 1/2" Super Blackhawk (chosen with the help of a good friend). I still have it although now it has a 3 ring TSOB mount and a Leupold M8 2x. Very accurate; I have taken several deer with 300gr XTPs.
I also have a stainless 4 5/8" Super. It is a handfull shooting magnums so it is mostly fired with lead 44 specials.
I also have a stainless 4 5/8" Super. It is a handfull shooting magnums so it is mostly fired with lead 44 specials.
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I have a SB that I haven't shot in about a decade. Needs to go to Ruger as I shot it so much the hammer notches are worn and the hammer usually won't stay cocked . Gotta be at least 20K thru it. My S&W 29 only went 15K or so rounds before the cylinder latch pin hole became egg shaped and it started spitting, its retired now. Shot ALOT of 44 mag in my 20's
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Re: I saw this ad for a Ruger 44
Same here - my first, 7½", .44Mag, SBH. Bought in 1967 and still have it. Shot it just yesterday.AJMD429 wrote:I still have mine - my first centerfire revolver
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I also have these two, a 1961 vintage 44 mag flat top custom, and a late old model Super B that's been cut down and customized by Arctic Gunworks. I rarely shoot either of them.
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Warhawk, sounds like you made a great deal. I've had probably six of those SBH's and I don't have a single one anymore. Your last picture show's some perfectly sized packing pistols. Nice.
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nice grab !!
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Re: I saw this ad for a Ruger 44
[quote="AJMD429"]I still have mine - my first centerfire revolver, also a "200th Year" model.
One time someone offered me a pretty good price for it due to the "200th Year" thing (I have no idea if that really enhances the value), but I'd never sell it for sentimental reasons.
Heck that gun is kind of sentimental to me also. Despite hunting since I was 9 years old I grew up all about rifles and shotguns I bet that was the same one I shot at your house in 1980 or so. I had never shot a centerfire pistol before and those hot reloads were pretty eye opening for me as a young 22 year old!! I remember it all quite vividly still.
One time someone offered me a pretty good price for it due to the "200th Year" thing (I have no idea if that really enhances the value), but I'd never sell it for sentimental reasons.
Heck that gun is kind of sentimental to me also. Despite hunting since I was 9 years old I grew up all about rifles and shotguns I bet that was the same one I shot at your house in 1980 or so. I had never shot a centerfire pistol before and those hot reloads were pretty eye opening for me as a young 22 year old!! I remember it all quite vividly still.
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Re: I saw this ad for a Ruger 44
First centre fire revolver I ever got was a 7 1/2" Ruger SBH in 44Mag, manufactured in 1974.
Beautiful gun, the blue finish is more like patent leather!!
Still got it and will never part with it.
Beautiful gun, the blue finish is more like patent leather!!
Still got it and will never part with it.
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