Ruger New Vaquero .45 Colt Single-Action Revolver, 5.5" Blued, 6-Shot (2011)
This Ruger New Vaquero pairs the classic single-action profile with practical Ruger updates. Chambered in .45 Colt with a 5.5" barrel, it features a blued alloy-steel build, XR3-style grip profile with black checkered panels, and fixed sights. Manufactured in 2011, it includes its factory case and paperwork with matching labels, adding completeness to the package.
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.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver is in great shape overall, with minor superficial scratches and blemishes visible under close inspection.
What's Included
- Ruger factory hard plastic case (gray) with matching serialized end label
- Original manual
- Ruger factory envelope tag (matching serial)
The New Vaquero platform delivers traditional single-action-only operation with Ruger's modern internal safeties. This model uses a transfer-bar safety and loading gate interlock, allowing safe carry and confident handling without altering the classic lines.
Construction is all alloy steel with a uniform blued finish across the frame, barrel, and fluted six-shot cylinder. A bright in-the-white hammer and trigger provide a clean visual contrast, and the ejector rod housing sits on the right side.
Handling features include the XR3-style grip frame with a plow-handle profile and black checkered synthetic grips bearing Ruger medallions. The fixed-sight arrangement uses a blade front and an integral top-strap groove rear for a simple, durable sight picture.
Performance-focused details include a 5.5" barrel with 6-groove rifling and a 1:16" right-hand twist, plus Ruger's reverse-indexing cylinder mechanism to make loading and unloading more intuitive. Nominal overall length is 11.12 inches, with a weight of about 40 oz for steady balance.
Cataloged as NV-455, this example is the Ruger mfg part number 05101 and was made in the USA in 2011. The Ruger address and safety legend are placed under the barrel, and the original case carries a matching end label to the revolver.