Ruger Vaquero .357 Magnum First-Generation, 4.62 in Barrel, Blued/Case-Colored, 6-Shot, 1997
This 1997 Ruger Vaquero is a first-generation, large-frame single-action revolver built on the New Model Blackhawk-size frame. It pairs classic fixed-sight lines with robust all-steel construction, a case-colored frame, and a blued barrel and cylinder. Chambered in .357 Magnum and compatible with .38 Special, it features a 4.62 inch barrel and a six-shot fluted cylinder for a traditional, balanced feel.
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: This firearm is in great shape. There are minor, superficial scratches and blemishes. Light scorch marks are present.
What’s Included
- Ruger Vaquero First-Generation .357 Mag. revolver (1997)
Built in the USA in 1997, this first-generation Vaquero sits on the New Model Blackhawk-size frame used from 1993–2005. Its large-frame construction underpins the model’s reputation for durability while maintaining the classic fixed-sight single-action profile.
The revolver is chambered for .357 Magnum and is compatible with .38 Special, offering versatile ammunition options. A 4.62 inch barrel and a six-shot fluted cylinder deliver a well-balanced, traditional layout.
All major components are steel, with a case-colored frame and receiver contrasted by a blued barrel, cylinder, and ejector housing. The smooth wood grips feature Ruger medallions for a clean, period-correct appearance.
It uses fixed sights with a tall blade front and an integral rear groove in the topstrap. The action is single-action only and includes Ruger’s transfer-bar safety and a loading-gate interlock for secure handling.
Details include a right-side loading gate, a crescent-style ejector rod head with a blued steel housing, and factory barrel markings with the SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A. legend and safety warning rollmark.