Ruger Blackhawks

[browninggold]

A coworker of mine recently acquired 2 Ruger Blachawks in 357 from his recently passed father. They are supposedly from the mid 60's, and both still new in the box, with all orig paperwork. I know nothing about handguns, so can anyone give me a rough estimate on rarity and value for me to pass along to him? Thanks for any help.

 

[IanC]

You will need to get the serial numbers for them then go look them up on rugers database as it will tell you when they were made.
If they are 3 screw models there will be three screws in the frame versus the New model Blackhawk which uses two pins.
The 3 screw models are rarer and built without the transfer bars found in the new models but they come up from time to time in the $500-600 range.
New model blackhawks are common and sell for $400-500.
Here is a good read for you
http://sportsmansvintagepress.com/3-screw-ruger-blackhawk/

 

[The Outsider]

I have a near mint 3 screw (1968) Blackhawk, I paid $600.00 for it.
If those are really new in the box condition with paperwork, I'd say they are worth $700.00 each, or even a bit more.