Ruger New Vaquero .45 Colt Polished Stainless, 4.62 in Barrel, Single-Action Revolver (2008)
This Ruger New Vaquero stands out with its polished stainless construction that was factory finished to resemble nickel, a cold hammer-forged 4.62 inch barrel, and classic fixed sights. Built in 2008 on Ruger’s XR3 mid-frame with a six-shot fluted cylinder, it combines traditional single-action operation with modern safety features and precise cylinder indexing. Smooth reddish hardwood grips with a white diamond inlay on the left panel add a distinctive touch.
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 Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior shows only minimal handling marks. Please refer to the photos for close-up views of the metal surfaces and grips.
What's Included
- Ruger New Vaquero .45 Colt revolver
The New Vaquero series pairs traditional single-action only operation with practical enhancements for everyday shooting. This example features Ruger’s reverse-indexing pawl for precise chamber alignment at loading and unloading, a right-side loading gate, and a crescent-style ejector rod head for intuitive case ejection.
Construction is all stainless steel, including the frame, cylinder, and barrel, with a high-polish stainless finish intended to resemble nickel. The 4.62 inch barrel is cold hammer-forged, and the six-shot cylinder is fluted. Factory dimensions are approximately 10.5 inches overall length and 37 ounces in weight.
Sights are fixed and straightforward: a rounded blade front and an integral rear notch. Safety features include Ruger’s transfer bar system and a loading-gate interlock, along with a spring-loaded base pin latch.
The XR3 mid-frame plow-handle grip provides a classic feel, complemented by smooth reddish hardwood panels. The left grip panel features a white diamond inlay, with no Ruger medallions visible.
Made in the United States in 2008, this .45 Colt New Vaquero delivers the look and handling of a traditional single-action with the reliability and refinements Ruger is known for.