Ruger Vaquero .44 Magnum Original Large-Frame, 5.5 in Barrel, Blued/Color Case Hardened, 6-Shot (1998)
This is an original large-frame Ruger Vaquero chambered in .44 Magnum, produced in 1998 and configured with a 5.5-inch barrel, fixed sights, and a six-shot fluted cylinder. It features a blued barrel and cylinder paired with a color case hardened-style frame and smooth ivory-colored grips with Ruger medallions. It comes with the Ruger factory hard case and original manual.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The exterior shows a few minor, superficial scratches and small handling marks consistent with light use.
What's Included
- Ruger factory hard plastic case with end label (catalog BNV-475-I)
- Original manual
The Vaquero shown here is the original large-frame submodel in .44 Magnum, built in 1998. It is a fixed-sight, single-action revolver with classic SAA-style handling, and it wears factory rollmarks on the frame reading "RUGER VAQUERO" and ".44 MAG. CAL." for clear model and caliber identification.
The revolver pairs a blued barrel and six-shot fluted cylinder with a color case hardened-style frame for a traditional look. The 5.5-inch barrel length offers a balanced profile that complements the large-frame build and the .44 Magnum chambering.
It uses Ruger’s transfer bar safety system, allowing safe carry of six. Sighting is straightforward and durable with a fixed blade front and fixed groove rear, as originally configured for the Vaquero.
The grips are smooth ivory-colored synthetic panels with Ruger medallions, providing a clean, period-style appearance. The included Ruger factory case with end label notes catalog BNV-475-I, and the original manual is also included.