Ruger Vaquero .44 Rem Magnum, Original Large-Frame, 5.5 inch Barrel, Blued/Color Case-Style, 6-Shot (1995)
This Ruger Vaquero is the original large-frame .44 Rem Magnum variant, cataloged as BNV-475 (Model 0546) and manufactured in 1995. It features a 5.5 inch barrel, a blued barrel and cylinder paired with a factory color case-style frame, and classic fixed sights. Built of alloy steel with smooth hardwood grips and Ruger silver-eagle medallions, it combines traditional single-action lines with Ruger's transfer-bar safety system.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The revolver is in solid functional shape. Scratches and blemishes are present on the exterior. There is light pitting noted.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory two-piece cardboard box (yellow/black with Ruger logo)
- Ruger factory outer shipping carton with matching serial end label (Catalog BNV-475 / Model 0546)
This is the original large-frame Ruger Vaquero in .44 Rem Magnum, not the later New Vaquero. It is a six-shot revolver with a six-flute cylinder and a 5.5 inch barrel, built on an alloy steel frame, barrel, and cylinder. The blued barrel and cylinder contrast with the factory color case-style frame for a classic look.
The revolver uses fixed sights with a blade front and an integral topstrap groove rear. A crescent ejector-rod head adds traditional styling and straightforward operation. The frame is rollmarked "RUGER VAQUERO .44 MAG. CAL."
Operation is single-action only, with Ruger's transfer-bar safety and a loading gate interlock. The transfer-bar safety allows safe six carry. Smooth hardwood stocks feature Ruger silver-eagle medallions.
Identified as Catalog BNV-475 / Model 0546 (mfg part number 0546), this example was manufactured in 1995 per Ruger's serial history and was made in the United States. It comes with the factory two-piece box and an outer shipping carton with a matching serial end label.