Suppressors ruger blackhawk question

[landtech308]

i have a friend who has a recently recieved a ruger new model blackhawk serial number 34-97387 in the box with all paperwork extra fitted cylinder in as new conditon . it is 357 caliber with 4 5/8 barrell thinking dated 1978 or 1979. can someone pls give me an idea of the value of this also has set of houge grips extra with it thx in advance.

 

[rezman762]

Re: ruger blackhawk question

In my neck of the woods, WA state, I'd put a value of $350 to $400 on it. The extra cylinder is probably for 9mm, and may add another $50 or so to the value, not sure on this. Being NIB with box and paperwork is probably worth a little more to the right buyer. The new models are good workhorse guns, but it's the old models that pack the collectors premium

 

[pepperbelly]

Re: ruger blackhawk question

<div class="ubbcode-block"><div class="ubbcode-header">Originally Posted By: rezman762</div><div class="ubbcode-body">In my neck of the woods, WA state, I'd put a value of $350 to $400 on it. The extra cylinder is probably for 9mm, and may add another $50 or so to the value, not sure on this. Being NIB with box and paperwork is probably worth a little more to the right buyer. The new models are good workhorse guns, but it's the old models that pack the collectors premium </div></div>

What is the date of the older models being collectible? I inherited my dad's Ruger Super Blackhawk .44mag. I remember him buying it in the late '60s or early '70s.
I know it looks a lot better than the new revolvers being sold today. It has a deeper looking polished blue finish.

Jim