^Lot 2164 RUGER NM 5Oth ANNIVERSARY BLACKHAWK REVOLVER.

Cal. 357 Mag. S# 520-08274. Bbl. 4 5/8" with serrated ramped blade on ramped base; frame mounted "Micro" marked adjustable rear sight. Mfg. 2006 (2005-2006; approx. 17,000 units) with gold filled 50th markings on top of barrel; "warning" marks on left side. Factory reproduction of the original Blackhawk made from 1955-1962 having changes from normal New Model Blackhawk to more closely resemble the originals. Smaller cylinder frame is flat topped with Micro sight, reverse indexing pawl for easier loading / unloading, steel ejector housing, narrower grip straps, grip profile similar to the original XR3 shape (very much like Colt SAA), steel grip frame rather than alloy and checkered plastic grips with black eagle medallions looking like the original hard rubber grips. Unobtrusive action lock under the right grip; no key present (available through Ruger). Fluted 6 rd. cylinder has matching number on face. Originally sold with distinct red plastic anniversary case. CONDITION: very good to near excellent with very minimal handling marks on grips, faint cylinder turn line and very slight evidence of firing; near excellent bore. PROVENANCE: Estate of Groves Herrick. (25-5694/NW). MODERN. $350-500.