Ruger Vaquero .357 Magnum, 4 5/8 Inch Barrel, Two-Tone, Fixed Sights, Single-Action Revolver (1999)
This is an original large-frame Ruger Vaquero in .357 Magnum, manufactured in 1999 per Ruger’s serial chronology. It features the classic New Model Blackhawk pattern with a transfer-bar system, a two-tone appearance with a blued barrel, cylinder, and cylinder frame/topstrap paired with a silver-toned grip frame/trigger guard and ejector-rod housing, and a 4 5/8 inch barrel. The six-shot fluted cylinder, fixed sights, and a traditional ejector assembly complete a configuration that is both traditional and reliable. Overall condition is excellent.
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: Handling evidence is minimal, with a well-kept appearance throughout.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory gray plastic hard case with factory model/serial label
- Factory cable lock in packaging
- Ruger Vaquero instruction manual
Built on the New Model Blackhawk pattern, this single-action Vaquero uses Ruger’s transfer-bar safety system and an external hammer with a wide, serrated spur for confident cocking. The revolver retains the traditional fixed-sight layout preferred on this model.
The two-tone finish pairs a blued barrel, blued six-shot fluted cylinder, and blued cylinder frame/topstrap with a silver-toned grip frame/trigger guard and ejector-rod housing, giving the revolver a classic yet distinctive appearance. The ejector assembly adds a period-correct control detail.
Sighting is straightforward and durable, with a front blade and a rear notch milled into the topstrap. The 4 5/8 inch barrel balances carry and sight radius well within the Vaquero line’s classic profile.
Stocks are smooth varnished hardwood with Ruger medallions, complementing the revolver’s traditional styling. This example is from the original large-frame Vaquero production (1993–2005) and is chambered in .357 Magnum with a 6-round capacity.