Ruger New Vaquero .357 Magnum Single-Action Revolver, 5.5-Inch High-Gloss Stainless, 6-Shot, 2009
This New Vaquero stands out as a high-gloss stainless, fixed-sight single-action revolver chambered in .357 Magnum with a 5.5-inch barrel. Built on Ruger’s XR3 plow-handle grip frame with smooth ivory-colored grip panels and Ruger eagle medallions, it combines classic lines with modern Ruger features like a transfer-bar safety and reverse-indexing pawl. Manufactured in 2009 and presented in excellent condition, it offers six-round capacity and accepts .38 Special as well.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are very minor, surface-level blemishes present, consistent with excellent overall condition.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory gray plastic hard case with serialized end label (510-82753)
- Ruger factory envelope with spec card (model/caliber info visible)
The New Vaquero configuration here features a 5.5-inch stainless steel barrel with a full-length ejector-rod housing and crescent-style ejector head. Its six-shot fluted stainless cylinder, high-gloss stainless frame, and integral rear notch with blade front sight deliver a traditional fixed-sight profile in a durable, uniform finish.
Chambered in .357 Magnum, this revolver also accepts .38 Special. The action is single-action-only with a standard spur hammer. Ruger’s reverse-indexing pawl aids loading and unloading, while the transfer-bar safety and loading gate interlock provide Ruger’s well-known safety enhancements.
The XR3 plow-handle grip frame wears smooth ivory-colored grip panels with Ruger eagle medallions for a classic look and secure hand purchase. The twist rate is 1:16 right-hand with 8-groove rifling.