Ruger New Vaquero John Wayne Centennial TALO Exclusive .45 Colt, 4.625 Inch, High-Polish Blue, Factory Engraved, Limited 1 of 3,500
This Ruger New Vaquero is the John Wayne Centennial TALO Exclusive, a limited edition commemorative from 2007 capped at 3,500 units. It features factory scroll engraving, a high-polish blued finish, and a gold-colored inlaid "John Wayne" signature on the barrel. As a collector-marked run with a JW- serial-prefix block and dedicated packaging, it stands out as a well-documented, presentation-grade example in as-new condition.
Condition
Overall Condition: As-new condition with no signs of prior handling beyond what’s typical from inspection (see photos).
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Displays minimal evidence of handling with a light cylinder drag line from manipulation.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory hard case with serialized label (JW-prefix; Model 05121; Catalog NV-44JW)
- Original manual
- John Wayne Centennial Ruger Vaquero outer sleeve
This TALO Exclusive Limited Edition John Wayne Centennial New Vaquero is a documented 2007 release, limited to 3,500 units and marked within the JW- serial-prefix block. The presentation includes dedicated packaging and catalog references that tie this revolver directly to the commemorative run.
The revolver presents a high-polish blued steel frame, cylinder, and barrel with factory scroll engraving across the major surfaces. A gold-colored "John Wayne" signature is inlaid on the barrel top, and the grip butt plate is engraved "John Wayne licensed by Wayne Ent." to authenticate the commemorative theme.
Configured in .45 Colt with a 4.625 inch barrel, it is a six-shot, single-action-only revolver featuring a fluted cylinder and a crescent-style ejector-rod head. Fixed sights consist of a blade front and a topstrap groove rear, and Ruger’s transfer-bar safety is integrated.
Collector touches continue with checkered hardwood grips bearing the "JW" cartouche. Documentation and identifiers include the TALO catalog code NV-44JW and Ruger part number 05121, aligning this example with the limited edition series. The as-new condition and complete packaging help confirm it as a strong representative of the commemorative set.