Pawn Shop Find

[Headhog]

I need to stay out of pawn shops. I had some personal business to take care of, about 60 miles from home. When that was done I stopped in a pawn shop I haven’t been to in 5 years or more. Well that was a bad move. Sitting in their pistol case was a used Ruger New Model Blackhawk in 45 Colt/45 ACP. I’ve been looking for one of these since March of last year to go with my Marlin 1894 in 45 Colt. Today this Ruger came home with me.

According to the shop owner he sold this gun new last year and several weeks ago the owner sold it back to the shop. After close inspection, I’m not sure this thing was ever fired. The bore looks factory clean and each cylinder the same. Everything that comes with a new Ruger was in the case. I’m happy and it was over $100 less than I’ve seen them go for new.

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I have a few more items of business to take care of this week and then it’s off to the range for some shooting.

Paul

[rugrat]

Nice score, congratulations on it!

[Sir Henry]

Nice score indeed!

[Shakey Jake]

I've got the same model. I've taken it to the range twice and shot .45 ACP and .45LC. The .45 ACP cylinder doesn't like my reloads for some odd reason. I'm not sure why but they load just fine in my P220.
Jake

[BigAl52]

Nice find I currently have the Bisley model in stainless

[Vaquero]

Congrats Headhog, I have the same one, and a Vaquero.
Got lucky and the acp cylinder works perfectly in both.

Have fun.
And I also have a 1894 Marlin Cowboy, in 45 colt.

RP

[fortyshooter]

You will have fun with that! Nice find!

[Rifletom]

Wow! Great find! You are going to enjoy that combo. You don't find those everyday.

[North Country Gal]

One of my favorite Rugers. Congrats.

[Headhog]

I've got the same model. I've taken it to the range twice and shot .45 ACP and .45LC. The .45 ACP cylinder doesn't like my reloads for some odd reason. I'm not sure why but they load just fine in my P220.
Jake

I gave the 45 ACP cylinder a quick check. My regular 45 ACP loads for my 1911's drop right into the chambers. So I'm guessing everything should be ok. I'll find out in a day or two when I get to the range.

Paul