I have a new model .357 Ruger Blackhawk, with a 6 1/2" barrel, that I purchased years ago that has some unusual characteristics. First of all there is not a warning stamped on the barrel and the ejector housing is steel instead of being an alloy The serial# is 33-655XX. The grip frame is the standard alloy. This revolver was very well fit and is the most accurate Blackhawk that I have ever owned.. I wonder if this was a early new model and there were a lot of older parts on hand and they used them up in early production new model Blackhawks. How unusual is this or am I just un-informed on Rugers Rugers were never my main cup of tea. .Does anybody have any ideas?
I JUST ANSWERED MY OWN QUESTION ABOUT THE WARNING ON MY RUGER BLACKHAWK BARREL. ACCORDING TO MY RESEARCH THEY STARTED THE WARNING IN LATE 1977.
Thanks,
Mashburn
David a. Cogburn