Ruger Vaquero First Generation .45 Colt, 5.5 inch Blued/Color Case-Style, 6-Shot Single-Action Revolver (1994) with Box
This is a first-generation, large-frame Ruger Vaquero chambered in .45 Colt, manufactured in 1994. Catalog code BNV-455 identifies it as the blued model with a 5.5 inch barrel and simulated color case-style steel frame. It features a six-shot fluted cylinder, fixed sights, and aftermarket two-piece stag/antler-style grip panels. It comes with the Ruger factory box with matching-serial end label and a Ruger instruction manual.
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: The revolver is in great shape overall, with minor, superficial scratches and blemishes visible on close inspection.
What’s Included
- Ruger factory box with matching-serial end label (Catalog No. BNV-455, Model 0550)
- Ruger instruction manual - New Model Blackhawk & Super Blackhawk
- Two-piece stag/antler-style grip panels (installed)
The BNV-455 catalog code denotes this desirable configuration: blued .45 Colt with a 5.5 inch barrel on the first-generation, large-frame Vaquero. Mfg part number 0550 corresponds to this model. The frame wears a simulated color case-style finish paired with a blued barrel and cylinder for a classic look.
Built on a steel frame with a six-shot fluted cylinder, this Vaquero uses a traditional single-action mechanism and Ruger’s transfer-bar safety. The fixed-sight arrangement consists of a front blade and an integral rear topstrap groove, delivering a rugged, straightforward sight picture.
The revolver retains the traditional plow-handle grip profile. Aftermarket two-piece stag/antler-style grip panels are installed and do not carry Ruger medallions, adding a distinctive appearance while maintaining familiar handling traits.
An ejector rod with a crescent (cowboy) style head and spring-loaded system supports quick case extraction. This example was manufactured in 1994 and is accompanied by its Ruger factory box with matching-serial end label and a Ruger instruction manual.