Ruger Vaquero Bird's Head .45 Colt, Stainless, 3.75 in Sheriff's Barrel, 2002, Original-Series Large Frame, 6-Shot
This Ruger Vaquero Birdshead is an original-series large-frame revolver from 2002, chambered in .45 Colt with a compact 3.75 in Sheriff's barrel. It features all-stainless construction, a six-shot fluted cylinder, fixed sights, and the transfer-bar safety. Cataloged as KBNVBH-453 (Ruger model 00510), it comes with its factory case and manual, with the box label matching the revolver's serial.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver shows a few minor scratches and blemishes. There is light carbon buildup above the forcing cone and scorch marks on the cylinder, consistent with normal use.
What's Included
- Ruger Vaquero & Bisley Vaquero instruction manual
- Ruger factory gray plastic hard case with matching serial-numbered end label (catalog KBNVBH-453, model 00510)
This Birdshead grip frame variant delivers the compact butt profile associated with the style, paired here with Ruger's original-series large-frame Vaquero produced from 1993 to 2005. This example is dated to 2002 and is cataloged as KBNVBH-453 (Ruger model 00510).
The 3.75 in Sheriff's barrel is matched to fixed sights consisting of a blade front and a topstrap rear notch. The revolver is single-action only with Ruger's transfer-bar safety system.
Construction is stainless throughout, including the frame, barrel, and six-shot fluted cylinder, all finished in stainless. It uses a shortened ejector-rod housing with a crescent ejector button.
Chambered in .45 Colt, this Vaquero retains the classic fixed-sight configuration and Birdshead grip panels with Ruger medallions. It includes the factory gray plastic case and instruction manual, and the box end label matches the revolver's serial number.