Firearms

Ruger New Model Blackhawk .45 Colt

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Production data from factory records and collector research. Year ranges are approximate for pre-1968 firearms.

Years	Serial Range	Count	Factory	Country	Confidence

Blackhawk in .45 Colt; strong enough for Ruger-only handloads pushing the cartridge to .44 Mag performance levels

Type: Revolver

Action: Single-Action

Caliber: .45 Colt

Capacity: 6

Year introduced: 1970, USA

Weight: 40 oz

Overall length: 12"

Status: Active

Intended use: Hunting, Cowboy action, Collecting