Ruger New Vaquero .45 Colt Stainless Single-Action Revolver, 5.5 Inch Barrel, 6-Shot (2012)
This Ruger New Vaquero in .45 Colt pairs classic single-action style with a high-gloss stainless finish and a 5.5 inch barrel. Notable features include a fluted six-shot cylinder with beveled edges, a reverse-indexing cylinder mechanism, and fixed sights. Manufactured in 2012 in the USA, it comes with its Ruger factory case and documentation.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: There are some scratches and blemishes present. Minor carbon buildup is visible on the cylinder face and around the forcing cone. The action cycles smoothly, and the lockup is tight.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory gray plastic case with matching serial-numbered end label
- Ruger New Vaquero & Bisley New Vaquero instruction manual
- Gun lock
- Factory test casing
The New Vaquero series delivers traditional single-action-only operation in a durable stainless-steel build. This example is chambered in .45 Colt with a 5.5 inch barrel and a full-length ejector-rod housing capped by a round, serrated button-style ejector-rod head (cylindrical with circumferential grooves) for positive case extraction.
Its fluted six-shot cylinder features beveled front edges, and Ruger’s reverse-indexing cylinder mechanism provides precise chamber alignment for loading and unloading. Fixed sights consist of a blade front and a top-strap groove rear for a clean, classic sight picture.
The revolver incorporates Ruger’s transfer-bar safety system. The frame, barrel, and cylinder wear a high-gloss stainless finish, complemented by black checkered synthetic grips with Ruger medallions for a secure hold.
Markings include the frame rollmark "RUGER NEW VAQUERO" with caliber "45 CAL." and a barrel marking "Ruger, Newport, NH USA." It was manufactured in 2012 in the USA and is accompanied by its factory case, manual, lock, and test casing.