Ruger Vaquero Birdshead .357 Magnum, 4.62 in, Color Case-Style/Blue, SAO 6-Shot (2004) – Original Large-Frame, MPN 10514, BNVBH-34
This 2004 Ruger Vaquero Birdshead in .357 Magnum is an original large-frame Vaquero from before the 2005 New Vaquero change. It features the distinctive birdshead grip, a 4.62 in barrel, and a color case-style frame paired with a blued barrel and cylinder. It comes in excellent condition with its Ruger factory case, paperwork, and fired case, and is identified by catalog code BNVBH-34 and MPN 10514.
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 revolver is clean and in great shape, and the only noticeable scratches are superficial.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory gray plastic hard case with end label (BNVBH-34 / 10514)
- Ruger Vaquero & Bisley Vaquero instruction manual and factory spec card
- Ruger factory fired case in labeled envelope
The Vaquero Birdshead configuration pairs a factory birdshead grip frame with smooth black synthetic panels and Ruger medallions, offering a compact, distinct profile within the Vaquero line. This example is chambered in .357 Magnum with a six-shot, fluted cylinder.
The steel frame wears a color case-style finish with a blued barrel and cylinder; the factory end label notes the finish as "Case Color Blue." The fixed-sight setup includes a front blade and an integral rear top-strap groove.
The 4.62 in barrel uses a 1:16 twist with 6-groove, right-hand rifling. The bore presents in excellent condition with sharp rifling, matching the overall care seen on the revolver.
This is the original large-frame Vaquero generation (pre-2005), single-action only, with Ruger’s transfer-bar safety. It is cataloged as BNVBH-34 with manufacturer part number 10514 and was produced in 2004.