Ruger New Vaquero .357 Magnum Single-Action Revolver, 5.5 in High-Gloss Stainless, 6-Shot (2017)
This New Vaquero stands out as a high-gloss stainless, 2017-production .357 Magnum with Ruger’s XR-3 grip frame and simulated-ivory panels. It features a 5.5 in barrel, six-shot fluted cylinder with beveled leading edges, fixed sights, and Ruger’s transfer-bar system. The factory box label serial matches the revolver, and the configuration aligns with Ruger Catalog Model 5130 (non-Bisley), MFG part number KNVRB-35.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This revolver presents in fantastic shape with very minimal evidence of prior use.
What’s Included
- Ruger Vaquero & Bisley single-action revolvers instruction manual and factory literature
- Checkered and scroll-engraved wood grip panels (loose, not installed)
- Ruger factory hard plastic case (gray) with matching end label
Built with stainless steel throughout, this New Vaquero pairs a 5.5 in barrel with a high-gloss stainless finish on the frame and cylinder for a classic single-action profile. The six-shot fluted cylinder includes beveled leading edges for smooth holstering and handling, and the XR-3 plow-handle grip frame wears simulated-ivory panels with Ruger medallions.
Ruger’s fixed-sight arrangement combines a front blade with an integral topstrap gutter rear, keeping the sight picture simple and durable. A reverse-indexing pawl eases cylinder alignment for loading and unloading, while the crescent-style ejector-rod head and full-length steel ejector housing deliver positive case extraction.
Chambered in .357 Magnum, this revolver also accepts .38 Special ammunition for versatile use. The transfer-bar safety allows safe carry with all six chambers loaded, maintaining the classic single-action manual of arms with modern internal safety features.
This example was manufactured in 2017 and corresponds to Ruger’s KNVRB-35 configuration, matching Ruger Catalog Model 5130 and the non-Bisley variant. The factory box label serial matches the revolver, and overall length is approximately 11.12 in with an approximate weight of 45 oz in this stainless 5.5 in configuration.