Ruger New Vaquero .357 Magnum, 5.5 inch, High-Gloss Stainless, Single-Action, 6-Shot (Model 05108 / KNV-35)
This Ruger New Vaquero in .357 Magnum stands out with a 5.5 inch barrel and high-gloss stainless construction throughout. Built in 2012 in the United States, it features an XR3-style grip frame, fixed sights, and a six-shot fluted cylinder with Ruger's transfer-bar safety system. It is identified by Catalog No. KNV-35 and Model 05108 and comes with the factory Ruger case and instruction manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are small finish scuffs on the frame. The bore presents a bright appearance.
What's Included
- Ruger factory hard plastic case with end label (Catalog No. KNV-35 / Model 05108)
- Ruger New Vaquero instruction manual
The New Vaquero design pairs classic single-action operation with modern stainless-steel durability. The frame, barrel, cylinder, and associated components wear a uniform high-gloss stainless finish that complements the fixed blade front sight and topstrap groove/notch rear sight for a clean, traditional profile.
Chambered in .357 Magnum with a 5.5 inch barrel, this revolver uses a six-shot fluted cylinder and a right-side loading gate. Ruger's reverse-indexing cylinder mechanism helps align chambers during loading and unloading, while the under-barrel ejector-rod housing with a crescent-style ejector button provides positive case extraction.
Safety is handled by Ruger's transfer-bar system, paired with single-action-only operation. The XR3-style grip frame is fitted with black checkered synthetic panels bearing Ruger eagle medallions for a secure, consistent hold.
Factory identifiers include Catalog No. KNV-35 and Ruger model number 05108, as shown on the included case label. This example was manufactured in 2012 in the United States and retains the New Vaquero's hallmark balance and handling in a high-visibility stainless package.