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2001 Ruger Vaquero 45 LC - LNIB Guns International #: 103713639 Seller's Inventory #: 167 Category: Ruger Revolvers - Vaquero - Ruger Revolvers - Vaquero Seller's Information When emailing or calling sellers direct, please mention that you saw their listing on GunsInternational.com Seller: randywine Company: Randolf W Fowler Ltd Member Since: 1/26/21 First Name: Randy Last Name: Fowler State: Virginia Zip: 20147 Country: United States Phone: (703) 858-2881 Premium Seller Number of Active Listings: 298 Total Number of Listings: 864 Seller: FFL Dealer Return Policy: 3 day inspection and return policy on used guns. Returns ON approval within 3 DAYS OF DELIVERY MINUS A 20% RESTOCKING FEE Payment Types Accepted: Money Orders, Certified Checks, Personal Checks, Zelle, Layaway Description: Overview The 2001 Ruger Vaquero .45 LC (Long Colt) is a rugged, "built like a tank" single-action revolver that handles heavy, modern .45 Colt loads with ease. As part of the original large-frame series (produced 1993–2005), this model is heavier than authentic Colt reproductions but is highly prized for its immense durability, reliability, and smooth factory trigger.  Key characteristics and consensus points from shooters and enthusiasts: Frame & Durability: Built on the same beefy frame as the Ruger Blackhawk, a 2001-era Vaquero easily withstands +P and high-pressure hunting or defense loads.  Handling & Feel: Because of its larger frame, the original Vaquero is heavier and feels less like a traditional Colt Single Action Army (SAA) than the later "New Vaquero" models introduced in 2005. However, users on forums like The Armory Life Forum agree that models from this era still point naturally and offer excellent balance.  Safety: It features Ruger’s transfer bar safety system, which allows the revolver to be carried safely with all six chambers loaded.  Sights: It has fixed sights (a front blade and notch milled into the frame), which are excellent for rugged field carry but lack the windage/elevation adjustments of the Blackhawk series. Manufactured in 2001, the Ruger Vaquero in .45 Colt is an "Old Model" (large-frame) single-action revolver built on the robust New Model Super Blackhawk frame. Because of its substantial steel mass, this specific pre-2005 production is highly valued for its ability to handle "Ruger-Only" high-pressure, heavy-recoil handloads safely.  Specifications Caliber .45 Colt (Long Colt) Capacity 6 rounds Action Single-Action Only (SAO) Frame Type Large-Frame (Original Vaquero) Barrel Lengths 5 1/2 in Overall Length  11" Weight (Unloaded) ≈ 40 oz (varies slightly by barrel length) Sights Fixed (Blade front, integral notch rear) Materials Blued Steel , Case Harden Frame Safety Ruger Transfer Bar Mechanism Important Notes for the 2001 Vaquero "Ruger-Only" Loads: The 2001 "Old Model" Vaquero has thick cylinder walls. Unlike the later "New Model" Vaqueros released in 2005 (which were downsized to Colt SAA dimensions), the 2001 model safely accepts heavy-pressure +P or custom cast-bullet loads. Serial Number Check: Revolvers produced in this era typically have a two-digit serial number prefix on the frame. Safety: Ruger's transfer bar allows the revolver to be carried with all six chambers loaded safely.  This is a used item. While we do not test-fire our used firearms, we perform an inspection and function check to ensure that they are fully functional to the best of our ability.  Layaway: 1/3 down, 90 days Shipping:  $40, insurance extra upon request Payment:  Personal Check, Money Order, Cert. Check, or Zelle randywine2000yahoo (703) 858-2881 Returns without damage or alteration within 3 days of delivery, minus a 20% restocking fee  Price: $899.00 Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt Manufacturer: Ruger Model: Vaquero Serial Number: 58-00552 Barrel Length: 5 1/2 Chambers: 6rds Condition: LNIB Metal Condition: LNIB Wood Condition: LNIB Bore Condition: LNIB Action: SAO Triggers: Adj Single Finish: Blue Steel, Case Harden Frame Weight: 40ozs Sights: Fixed (Blade front, integral notch rear) Manufacture Date: 2001 Engraving: Factory Case: Factory Hardcase