Ruger New Vaquero .45 Colt 5.5 in High-Gloss Stainless, Custom Scroll Engraving, 6-Round Single-Action (2023)
This Ruger New Vaquero stands out with high-gloss stainless construction, a 5.5 in cold hammer-forged barrel, and tasteful decorative scroll engraving on the barrel and cylinder. It is a recent 2023 production revolver in .45 Colt with fixed sights, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and aftermarket black/grey marbled synthetic grips installed.
The revolver retains Ruger’s classic single-action feel with a plow-handle grip frame, crescent-style ejector rod head, and full-length ejector housing. Safety features include a transfer bar and a loading gate interlock, and the reverse-indexing pawl aids smooth, precise loading. The factory case with matching serial label is included.
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 some very minor, superficial scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory hard plastic case with red Ruger logo and matching serial label
- Black/grey marbled synthetic grip panels (installed)
- Ruger hardwood grip panel with inset Ruger medallion (single panel)
The stainless steel frame, cylinder, and barrel wear a uniform high-gloss finish that complements the non-factory decorative scrollwork. The engraving appears on the barrel (muzzle band and forward section near the frame, including the top) and on the cylinder panels between the flutes, adding distinctive visual appeal without altering the revolver’s configuration.
Barrel quality is emphasized by Ruger’s cold hammer-forged process, paired with sharp rifling in a bright, clean bore. The 5.5 in length strikes a traditional balance, and the six-round fluted cylinder maintains the model’s classic profile.
Fixed sights consist of a front blade and an integral top-strap rear notch for a durable, snag-resistant setup. Ruger’s transfer bar and loading gate interlock provide built-in safety measures suitable for this single-action design.
Ergonomics follow the plow-handle grip frame, here fitted with aftermarket black/grey marbled synthetic two-panel grips. A crescent-style ejector rod head and full-length ejector housing support positive case extraction. Per supplied documentation, this example was manufactured in 2023 and includes its factory case with matching serial label.