2001 Ruger Vaquero 45 LC - LNIB

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
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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
Grips: Faux Ivory

Price: $899.00
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