Ruger New Vaquero .357 Magnum, 5.5 in Blued Single-Action Revolver, 6-Shot, Fixed Sights, 2010, Hogue Grips, Model 5106, with case
This Ruger New Vaquero pairs classic fixed-sight single-action style with practical upgrades and a clean, well-kept condition. Built in 2010, it features a 5.5 in barrel, blued alloy-steel construction, and Ruger’s reverse-indexing pawl for easier loading. It is chambered in .357 Magnum and also accepts .38 Special, and comes fitted with aftermarket Hogue finger-groove grips for a secure, hand-filling hold. Included are the correct instruction manual and Ruger factory case.
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 with minor scratches and blemishes. The bore is clean and shiny. There is minor carbon buildup and light scorching around the forcing cone and on the cylinder face, consistent with common use.
What’s Included
- Ruger New Vaquero / Bisley New Vaquero instruction manual
- Ruger gray plastic factory case
- Hogue rubber finger-groove grips (installed)
The New Vaquero configuration here is the catalog model 5106 with a 5.5 in barrel, 6-round capacity, and fixed sights. It is set up with a blade front and an integral topstrap groove rear, true to the fixed-sight single-action pattern. Weight is approximately 44 oz per Ruger catalog specification.
Construction is blued alloy steel throughout the frame, cylinder, and barrel, with a 6-flute cylinder and an ejector rod housing capped by a crescent-style ejector head. The hammer and trigger are left in the white, giving a subtle visual contrast against the blued finish.
Ruger’s reverse-indexing pawl system simplifies loading and unloading by aligning chambers cleanly with the loading gate. The mid-size XR-3–style grip frame provides a familiar hand fit, while the installed Hogue black rubber finger-groove grips add traction and consistent finger placement.
Safety features include Ruger’s transfer-bar safety and a loading-gate interlock. The revolver is chambered in .357 Magnum and also accepts .38 Special. The 1:16 twist barrel and single-action-only mechanism reflect Ruger’s focus on dependable operation. Made in the USA.