Ruger New Vaquero .45 Colt, 5.5" Stainless Single-Action Revolver, 6-Shot, Catalog KNV-455, 2016
This 2016 Ruger New Vaquero in .45 Colt is the stainless 5.5" configuration with fixed sights and a six-shot fluted cylinder. Built in the USA with stainless-steel components and smooth laminated-wood grips, it combines classic single-action feel with Ruger's modern safety features and precise cylinder indexing.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Minor, superficial scratches and blemishes are present.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory gray plastic case with end label (Catalog NV-455; Model 05101 Blued; label corresponds to blued variant and does not match this stainless revolver)
- Instruction manual for Ruger New Vaquero & Bisley New Vaquero single-action revolvers
Catalog KNV-455 denotes the 5.5" stainless .45 Colt configuration, pairing a six-shot fluted cylinder with traditional fixed sights. The reverse-indexing cylinder mechanism aligns chambers precisely for easier loading and unloading.
Construction is all stainless steel with a uniform brushed/satin finish on the frame, cylinder, and barrel. Smooth reddish laminated-wood grip panels with Ruger eagle medallions provide a classic look and a solid hold.
This is a single-action revolver featuring Ruger's transfer-bar ignition and a loading-gate interlock. It uses a right-side ejector-rod housing with a crescent-style ejector button, and holds six rounds of .45 Colt.
Markings include the Ruger Newport, NH address and safety/warning text on the underside of the barrel. Fixed sights consist of a blade front and an integral rear topstrap groove, set up for a clean, traditional sight picture.