Guns International #: 103301076

Category - Ruger Revolvers - Vaquero - .45 Colt Revolvers

Category
Ruger Revolvers - Vaquero
.45 Colt Revolvers

Ruger Vaquero 1st Gen. 45 Colt - Unfired - Rafe Investment Grade: The Complete Package

Description:
                                               RARE INVESTMENT GRADE: 1996 First Generation Ruger Vaquero 45 Colt - Unfired, Complete Package
                                                                                          Serial Number: 56-06494

THE LAST OF THE LEGENDS - Factory Fresh from Newport, New Hampshire (February 1996)
This is NOT just another Vaquero. This is a time capsule from Ruger's legendary Newport facility, a pristine example of the ORIGINAL First-Generation Vaquero that serious collectors and shooters recognize as fundamentally superior to the later "New Model Vaquero."

WHAT MAKES THIS FIREARM EXTRAORDINARY:
Museum-Quality Condition:

• NEVER FIRED - Pristine bore confirms virgin status
• Only the slightest cylinder drag line (unavoidable during factory function testing)
• Like New-In-Box (LNIB) - exactly as it left Newport 29 years ago
• Color case hardened frame with rich, vibrant patina
• Deep blue steel finishes without a single handling mark
• 4 5/8" barrel - the quintessential balanced length
• Simulated ivory grips in flawless condition

Complete Original Package:

• Factory hard case with original packaging
• All original paperwork including manual and warranty card
• Factory lock with both keys
• Business reply card
• Ruger promotional materials from the era

THE FIRST-GENERATION ADVANTAGE - What Collectors Must Know:

Here's the critical distinction that separates knowledgeable collectors from casual buyers:

The Original First-Generation Vaquero was engineered on Ruger's legendary Blackhawk frame—purpose-built to handle maximum SAAMI pressure loads that would make lesser revolvers buckle.

This is a 45 Colt that refuses to apologize:

While the later "New Model Vaquero" was downsized for Cowboy Action shooting with reduced-pressure loads, the Original Vaquero is a legitimate full-house magnum powerhouse. Properly handloaded, this platform approaches .44 Magnum terminal ballistics, making it the most versatile single-action revolver Ruger ever produced.

One Gun, Infinite Possibilities:

• Cowboy Action Shooting (with light loads)
• Precision target work
• Serious hunting applications
• Maximum-pressure handloading experiments
• Field carry where confidence matters

The First-Generation Vaquero occupies a unique space: traditional single-action aesthetics married to modern metallurgy and pressure tolerance. It's the revolver Elmer Keith would have chosen if he'd lived to see it.

INVESTMENT PERSPECTIVE:
First Generation Vaqueros from the Newport facility command premium pricing—and unfired examples with complete documentation are approaching true scarcity. With Ruger having transitioned to the smaller-framed New Model Vaquero in 2005, these original powerhouses are frozen in time.
This is NOT a shooter you'll stumble across at the local gun show. This is a collector-grade specimen that is appreciated while inferior examples circulate.

Serious inquiries only. This is a premium example priced for the investor/collector who understands the significance of original First-Generation Vaqueros and the legendary strength of the Newport-built Ruger lineup.

Price reflects rarity, condition, completeness, and historical significance. No trades. No lowball offers.
Know the difference. Own the legend. Secure the investment.

Price: $1,200 (includes shipping via ShipMyGun, 2nd day air)
 

Handgun Caliber: .45 Colt
Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: Vaquero
Serial Number: 56-06494
Barrel Length: 4 5/8
Condition: NEW
Metal Condition: NEW
Wood Condition: NEW
Bore Condition: NEW
Manufacture Date: February 1996

Price: $1,200.00
Pay with