Excellent First Year New Model Ruger Balckhawk 45 Colt 1974 C&R

Serial #46-08178, .45 Long Colt, 7 ½ inch barrel with a bright, excellent bore.  This is the Ruger New Model Blackhawk revolver manufactured in 1974 which was the first year of the New Model which incorporated the transfer bar safety.  The classic single action revolver remains in excellent condition with the metal surfaces showing 99% plus original blue finish with only a faint drag line on the cylinder.  The walnut grips are likewise excellent.  It comes in the correct early New Model red and white Ruger box, numbered to the gun with the original manual and paperwork.  An excellent example ready for the advanced Ruger collection.  FFL or C&R