RUGER NEW MODEL BLACKHAWK 357MAG

Your Ruger New Model Blackhawk with serial number 35-64481 was manufactured in 1981.According to official Ruger Serial Number History Records, the serial number block for the .357 Magnum caliber New Model Blackhawk in 1981 began at 35-55902, while 1982 production started at 35-93851. This places your specific revolver comfortably within that 1981 production window.Firearm Overview & FeaturesCaliber: Primarily chambered in .357 Magnum, allowing you to safely fire .38 Special and .38 Special +P ammunition for lighter recoil.Design Classification: This is a "New Model" single-action revolver, which means it features Ruger's modern transfer bar safety mechanism implemented after 1973. This mechanism prevents accidental discharge if the firearm is dropped, making it safe to carry fully loaded with all six rounds in the cylinder.Mechanics: Unlike older "3-Screw" models, it does not require you to pull the hammer back to a half-cock position to open the loading gate for loading or unloading. Opening the loading gate automatically frees the cylinder to spin.Your Ruger New Model Blackhawk with serial number 35-64481 was manufactured in 1981.According to official Ruger Serial Number History Records, the serial number block for the .357 Magnum caliber New Model Blackhawk in 1981 began at 35-55902, while 1982 production started at 35-93851. This places your specific revolver comfortably within that 1981 production window.Firearm Overview & FeaturesCaliber: Primarily chambered in .357 Magnum, allowing you to safely fire .38 Special and .38 Special +P ammunition for lighter recoil.Design Classification: This is a "New Model" single-action revolver, which means it features Ruger's modern transfer bar safety mechanism implemented after 1973. This mechanism prevents accidental discharge if the firearm is dropped, making it safe to carry fully loaded with all six rounds in the cylinder.Mechanics: Unlike older "3-Screw" models, it does not require you to pull the hammer back to a half-cock position to open the loading gate for loading or unloading. Opening the loading gate automatically frees the cylinder to spin.