Ruger Vaquero .45 Colt First-Generation, 5.5" Barrel, Blued/Color-Case Style, 1993 Large-Frame Six-Shot
This is a first-year (1993) Ruger Vaquero in .45 Colt, built on the original large-frame pattern. It features a 5.5" barrel, fixed sights, and Ruger’s transfer-bar safety. The revolver pairs a blued steel barrel and fluted six-shot cylinder with a color-case style frame, and comes fitted with smooth hardwood grips bearing Ruger eagle medallions.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver shows mild finish wear and subtle pitting.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
What's Included
- Ruger factory smooth hardwood grip panels with Ruger eagle medallions (pair)
As a first-generation Vaquero from 1993, this example predates the 2005 introduction of the "New Vaquero" and represents the original large-frame configuration. Chambered in .45 Colt with a 5.5" barrel, it captures the fixed-sight single-action format many shooters favor for traditional handling.
The revolver combines a blued steel barrel and fluted six-shot cylinder with a color-case style frame finish. Sighting is classic and straightforward, with a fixed blade front and a fixed rear groove in the topstrap for a clean, snag-free profile.
Ruger's transfer-bar safety is integral to the single-action mechanism, and the wide, checkered hammer spur provides positive purchase for confident cocking. The hardwood grips feature Ruger eagle medallions, complementing the revolver’s traditional lines.
Markings include Ruger safety/warning text on the left side of the barrel. Built by Sturm Ruger, this Vaquero reflects the early production attributes that define the first-generation series.