Sturm Ruger New Vaquero .45 Colt, 4.62 in High-Polish Stainless, 6-Shot Single-Action Revolver (2023)
Manufactured in 2023, this New Vaquero pairs a 4.62-inch barrel with high-polish stainless construction and a mid-size XR3/SAA-style grip frame. It is a 6-shot .45 Colt with fixed sights and Ruger’s transfer-bar system. The revolver includes its factory case, manual, and a set of Ruger factory rosewood grip panels with eagle medallions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The firearm is in good to very good shape. Minor scratches are present throughout. The bore is clean and shiny.
What’s Included
- Ruger Vaquero & Bisley Ruger Vaquero instruction manual
- Ruger factory rosewood grip panels with Ruger eagle medallions (not installed)
- Ruger factory hard plastic case with end label (SKU 05105, New Vaquero .45 Colt, 4-5/8)
The New Vaquero features high-polish stainless steel across the frame, cylinder, barrel, ejector-rod housing, and grip frame for a cohesive, classic appearance. The 4.62-inch barrel and 6-round .45 Colt chambering align with Ruger’s traditional single-action design made in the United States.
Its single-action-only mechanism uses Ruger’s transfer-bar ignition, allowing safe carry of all six chambers. A loading-gate indexing system simplifies cylinder alignment during loading and unloading, and a full-length under-barrel ejector housing with a crescent-style ejector rod button provides positive case extraction.
The revolver is built on Ruger’s mid-size XR3/SAA-style grip frame and wears smooth off-white synthetic grip panels. A wide, serrated hammer spur and a smooth, curved trigger support consistent single-action operation.
Fixed sights include a ramped blade front and a square-notch groove milled into the top strap. The package includes the factory hard case with labeled end panel and the instruction manual, plus Ruger factory rosewood grip panels with Ruger eagle medallions for a factory-correct alternative grip option.