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Current Market Value of a Ruger Blackhawk
How much is a Ruger Blackhawk now? The average used Ruger Blackhawk is worth around $200 to $500 today, but rarer ones can sell for over $2,000. A new Ruger Blackhawk sells for around $879 at retail.
What Affects the Value of a Ruger Blackhawk?
Ruger Blackhawk value is affected by the gun’s condition, its model, its finish, and its accessories.
Value Factor 1: Condition
For standard models, the highest-value ones are obviously those sold new by a retailer. For preowned guns, value is often decided by condition.
You need to get your gun appraised by an expert to identify its condition. While many experts charge a fee for this, we provide free gun appraisal to gun sellers online.
From there, you can use the guide below to learn “How much is my Ruger Blackhawk worth.”
Like-New or Mint
- Sell the most for preowned guns
- Never fired or used
- Perfect form and function
Excellent
- Around 10% less than mint
- Lightly used, near-invisible wear
- Near-perfect form, perfect function
Very good
- Around 20% less than mint
- Occasionally used, some light wear
- Wear is limited, perfect function
Good
- Around 30% less than mint
- Used often but cared for
- Worn but not ugly, perfect function
Fair
- Around 40% less than mint
- Used often and not cared for
- Wear is unsightly, mostly intact function
Poor
- Around 50% less than mint
- Beat up, scratched, dented, or rusted
- May not even work any longer
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Value Factor 2: Ruger Blackhawk Models
Some models of the Ruger Blackhawk are more valuable than others. We’ll go over the main ones that show up in the resale market here.
Note that we won’t discuss the Blackhawk Convertible as a separate variant, by the way. Here’s why: a Blackhawk Convertible is just a Blackhawk with an extra cylinder.
With it, the only thing you’re paying for over a standard variant is that spare cylinder! You can actually buy that separately for about $100 instead of paying for a Convertible kit.
“Flattop” Ruger Blackhawk Value
The average used Flattop Ruger Blackhawk is worth $350 to $750. Rare variants can sell for over $2,000.
“Flattop” is an unofficial name for the very first Blackhawks made circa 1955-1962. The name comes from the lack of raised ridges or “ears” on either side of the rear sight.
Later Blackhawks got those ears to protect the rear sight from wear. This makes Flattops highly collectible and among the most prized of all Blackhawk variants.
“3-Screw” or Old Model Ruger Blackhawk Value
The average used 3 Screw Old Model Ruger Blackhawk is worth $300 to $600. Rare variants can sell for over $1,000.
Another variant with an unofficial designation, the 3-Screw Blackhawk was made from 1962 to 1972. Like the Colt Single-Action Army on which Blackhawks were based, this variant sported three screws on the right side of the frame.
The 3-Screw Blackhawks can overlap with other variants, e.g. 3-Screw Flattops exist. They were also closer to the Colt Single-Action Army in frame size than later Rugers. The later guns have larger frames.
“Brass-Grip-Frame” Ruger Blackhawk Value
The average used Brass Grip Frame Ruger Blackhawk is worth $375 to $800, but like-new and authenticated options sometimes sell for more.
Ruger Blackhawks with brass grip frames were made from 1971 to 1973. Most of them were made in 1972, which means most are 3-Screw or Old Model Blackhawks too.
Because only several thousand of these were made, they’re very desirable. Note that you can have an aftermarket brass grip frame on a Blackhawk, however. Many companies made these later on and owners just replaced their grip frames with them.
Those are worth much less than guns that shipped from the factory with authentic Ruger brass grip frames. Ruger offers to check if guns qualify for this in their records. They do charge $10 for the trouble and the letter of authenticity they provide, though.
New Model Blackhawk 357 Value
The average used New Model Blackhawk is worth $275 to $550. A new New Model Blackhawk sells for around $879 at retail.
A New Model Blackhawk is just one made from 1973 onwards. These variants are among the easiest to find because they’re still being made today.
The New Model has a few clear differences from the Old Model. Aside from having two instead of three screws on the right side of the frame, it’s slightly larger.
It’s also most popular in its variant chambered for .357 Magnum, though it also comes in versions for .45 Colt, .41 Remington Magnum, and even .30 Carbine.
Ruger Super Blackhawk Value
The average used Ruger Super Blackhawk is worth $350 to $650. A new Ruger Super Blackhawk sells for around $1,079 at retail.
This was introduced in 1959 as a larger-framed, heavier version. It was designed to better tolerate the recoil of .44 Magnums.
Earlier versions were nearly always blued and done so with a very attractive high polish. Collectors generally prefer the older versions for obvious historical value too. That means Ruger Super Blackhawk valuations tend to be a little higher for pre-73 guns in most markets.
Ruger Blackhawk Bisley Value
The average used Ruger Blackhawk Bisley is worth $380 to $800. A new New Model Blackhawk Bisley sells for around $1,000 at retail.
This is a version made in 1986 and equipped with the angled Bisley-style grip. Designed for target shooting, it’s still made today, albeit in limited quantities.
Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Hunter Value
The average used Ruger New Model Super Blackhawk Hunter is worth $370 to $800. A new Super Blackhawk Hunter sells for $1,249 at retail.
This is a long-barreled version chambered for .44 Remington Magnums and .44 Specials. It’s also finished in stainless steel for a sleek, high-polish look.
Ruger Blackhawk 357 50th Anniversary Value
The average used Ruger Blackhawk 357 50th Anniversary model is worth $400 to $800.
This is a special edition made in 2005. It’s very similar to the Old Model thanks to its flattop frame and size. Where it departs from it is the inclusion of the transfer bar safety and steel grip frame.
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Value Factor 3: Ruger Blackhawk Finishes
Ruger Blackhawks come in two stock finishes: blued and stainless. As to which one is more valuable, the answer is… it depends.
Blued
For New Model Blackhawks: This is the more common finish, so it’s usually worth about 10% less than the stainless one for modern guns.
For Old Model Blackhawks: Ones with superior (earlier-style) bluing will even get a value gain of 10%.
Stainless
For New Model Blackhawks: The less common finish, so usually worth about 10% more than blued one for these modern firearms.
For Old Model Blackhawks: No price increase vs. blued ones.
Others (Aftermarket)
Some people get their Blackhawks refinished (and even add things like engraving on top).
However, this rarely adds to the gun’s valuation. Most people don’t want a Blackhawk with aftermarket finishes. As such, most aftermarket-finished Blackhawks aren’t actually worth more in resale.
Value Factor 4: Accessories
Blackhawks don’t often get accessories in the way modern guns do. These aren’t guns where you’ll typically find people tacking on an optic or weapon light, for instance!
But there are still some accessories that can improve your gun’s resale value. We say “can” because it’s not always certain. Some buyers won’t want to pay for what they see as extras.
In any case, you can always offer the gun and accessories to us if you can’t find anyone willing to make an offer for them. We acquire everything from firearm accessories to ammo!
Original Box and Papers
If your Blackhawk’s original packaging and papers are still in excellent condition, try selling them with the gun. The modern (plastic) packaging is worth less than the old boxes and papers, so keep that in mind.
Value: Around $10 to $20 for the modern matching box and papers, about double that if for the old models.
Spare Cylinders
We already mentioned that you can have spare cylinders for these revolvers. They cost about $100 a kit at retail.
Value: Around 30% to 50% of the original value.
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