The Ruger Vaquero is a single-action revolver chambered in .45 Long Colt with a 5.5-inch blued barrel and a six-round cylinder. It pairs a traditional western-style, hand-filling hardwood grip with an exposed hammer consistent with single-action operation. Safety features include Ruger’s transfer bar mechanism and a loading gate interlock, and a patented reverse indexing pawl assists with loading and unloading. Fixed blade front and integral rear sights provide a classic, no-nonsense sighting arrangement.
Key Specifications
- The model is the Ruger Vaquero built on a medium frame.
- The caliber is .45 Long Colt.
- The barrel measures 5.5 inches.
- The cylinder capacity is 6 rounds.
- The action is single-action.
- The grips are hardwood with a traditional western-style shape.
- The finish is a blued metal surface on the barrel, cylinder and frame.
- The sights are a blade front and integral rear notch.
- The barrel features a cold hammer-forged construction with a 1:16″ RH twist.
With its classic lines, dependable single-action operation and traditional ergonomics, the Ruger Vaquero suits cowboy-action shooting, range use and collectors seeking an authentic Old West-style revolver with modern safety features. The blued finish and hardwood grips present a period-correct appearance while the transfer-bar safety and reverse indexing pawl add contemporary handling convenience.
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