Ruger Buckeye 32-20/32 H&R Mag, convertible (Mfg. 1988)

trooper joe · Post by **trooper joe** » Sat May 31, 2025 7:24 pm

Just took possession of this very hard to find Ruger Blackhawk convertible.

A .32 H&R Mag cylinder came in the gun with an extra 32-20 cylinder included in the box.

The “Buckeye” distributor mark is on the top of the frame as shown. I believe this was a distributor that was located in Ohio at the time the gun was shipped (1988).

A check with the Ruger serial number on line tool verifies the 1988 shipping date

A forum member posted that he was willing to trade this Blackhawk for my .327 Single Seven, so the rest is history.

Looking forward to getting to the range with this since I have companion 32-20 and 32 Mag lever guns to go with them. (Browning 53 32-20 and a Marlin 1894 .32 mag).

I would look forward to your thoughts on this.

TJ

AJMD429 · Post by **AJMD429** » Sat May 31, 2025 7:28 pm

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I didn’t know Marlin made 1894’s in 32 H&R Mag; was that a conversion also…?

trooper joe · Post by **trooper joe** » Sat May 31, 2025 8:39 pm

AJMD429 wrote: ↑Sat May 31, 2025 7:28 pm .
I didn’t know Marlin made 1894’s in 32 H&R Mag; was that a conversion also…?

I believe they only made them in 2006.

https://collectorsfirearms.com/68646-ma ... 7796.html/

TJ

ollogger · Post by **ollogger** » Sat May 31, 2025 9:34 pm

That is one awesome hand gun & in great shape! have a baby Vaquero in 32 H&R its stainless
its a fun gun to shoot, a few weeks ago at a gun show i got a Ruger Vaquero in 44-40, i about fell over
when he said id take 600 bucks for it

are you going to try to ware out that great gun?

ollogger

Post by **Old Savage** » Sat May 31, 2025 10:36 pm

Have one of these and a couple of the small Vaquero 32 Mags.

Post by **Old Savage** » Sat May 31, 2025 10:42 pm

Beautiful gun.

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Sat May 31, 2025 11:32 pm

Welcome to the club.

Rockrat · Post by **Rockrat** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 12:09 pm

Nice snag of one of the Buckeye guns. You don't see them too often. Wish I would have kept my Marlin 32mag.

JBowen · Post by **JBowen** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 3:29 pm

Very nice! I have never seen one of those in person. If I did I would probably break my arm getting my wallet out.

JBowen

GunnyMack · Post by **GunnyMack** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 4:50 pm

What are those grips? Micarta or laminate? I like the black look of them.

trooper joe · Post by **trooper joe** » Sun Jun 01, 2025 7:19 pm

Old Savage wrote: ↑Sat May 31, 2025 10:36 pm Have one of these and a couple of the small Vaquero 32 Mags.

I love my “Baby Vaquero”. It will make a great companion piece to my Ruger Buckeye 32-20/32 H&R Mag.

TJ

Oldncrusty · Post by **Oldncrusty** » Mon Jun 02, 2025 11:22 am

Lucky you!

vancelw · Post by **vancelw** » Mon Jun 02, 2025 11:27 am

I have one of those and love it!
.32 WCF HV will outperform .327 from that revolver.

I missed a chance to buy a Buckeye in .38-40/10mm a couple years ago and deeply regret it.

Tycer · Post by **Tycer** » Mon Jun 02, 2025 5:04 pm

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Mine.

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