Ruger Vaquero .45 Colt, 4.62 inch Barrel, 1996 Production, Original Large-Frame, Blued/Color-Case, Custom Jeweled Hammer & Trigger Shoe
This 1996 Ruger Vaquero in .45 Colt is the original large-frame generation with a 4.62 inch barrel, fixed sights, and classic Old West lines. It stands out with a simulated color–case frame paired to a blued barrel and cylinder, a six-shot fluted cylinder, and period-correct details like the crescent-profile ejector rod button. Custom touches include jeweled hammer sides, a trigger shoe, and aftermarket natural antler/stag-style grips without Ruger medallions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: External surfaces show some handling and finish wear.
What’s Included
- Ruger Vaquero .45 Colt revolver
Built on Ruger’s original large-frame Vaquero platform (pre-2005), this single-action-only revolver is a steel-frame .45 Colt with a six-shot fluted cylinder. It was manufactured in 1996 in the United States, and the barrel address includes "Southport, CT U.S.A."
The revolver features a 4.62 inch barrel, fixed sights with a blade front and a square-notch rear in the topstrap, and a crescent-profile ejector rod button for positive case extraction. The fixed-sight setup matches the Vaquero’s traditional single-action character.
Finish and materials include a simulated color–case frame with a blued barrel and cylinder, all in steel. The combination presents a classic look while maintaining the robust construction Ruger revolvers are known for.
Custom work includes engine-turned (jeweled) hammer sides and a trigger shoe, both noted features that distinguish this example. It also wears aftermarket natural antler/stag-style grips without Ruger medallions, adding a distinctive, individual look to the revolver.