Ruger New Vaquero TALO Exclusive .45 Colt Revolver, 4.62" High-Gloss Stainless, Star-Engraved Grips
This limited-run New Vaquero is a TALO distributor exclusive, catalog number 05158. It pairs Ruger’s downsized single-action frame with a high-gloss stainless finish and factory hardwood grips laser-engraved with a star motif. Built in 2019 and chambered for .45 Colt, it offers the traditional feel collectors want while adding modern safety features and precise, cold-hammer-forged barrel construction.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent – Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent – Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Light handling marks are present on the stainless surfaces, but no noteworthy wear or damage is observed.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory grey plastic pistol case
- Ruger Vaquero & Bisley instruction manual
This TALO variant was produced in limited numbers, making it desirable for both shooters and collectors. The factory star-engraved hardwood grips are unique to the model and arrive exactly as shipped from Ruger.
The 4.62-inch cold-hammer-forged barrel features a 1:16 right-hand twist for reliable accuracy with standard .45 Colt loads. A high-gloss polish on the barrel, frame, and six-flute cylinder highlights the stainless construction and complements the engraved grips.
Ruger’s New Vaquero frame mirrors the dimensions of the classic Colt Single-Action Army, offering a familiar balance at 40 ounces unloaded and 10.25 inches overall length. The reverse-indexing pawl aligns chambers precisely with the loading gate, and the transfer-bar system allows safe carry of six loaded rounds.
Fixed sights include a dovetailed blade front and a trough-notch rear integral to the frame. A short-spur hammer and smooth-face trigger support clean, consistent single-action operation.