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Make: Ruger
Model: Vaquero, Model 00510
Serial Number: 58-37519
Year of Manufacture: 2002 (dated 04/25/2002 on included factory test envelope)
Caliber: .45 Colt
Action Type: Single Action Revolver with Side Loading-Gate and Ejector Rod
Barrel Length: 4.62”
Sights / Optics: The front sight is a blade integral to the barrel. The rear sight is a square notch milled into the topstrap.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The grips are factory smooth black synthetic panels with silver Ruger phoenix medallions. The grips are well fit with no chips or cracks and only minor handling wear. Overall, they are in about Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: High Polish Stainless Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This revolver retains about 98% of its original finish. There are light handling marks and faint turn wear on the cylinder, but no major dings, scratches, or evidence of abuse. The screw heads are sharp, and the markings are crisp. Overall, this revolver is in Excellent condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. The cylinder locks up with minimal play on all chambers, the hammer has a strong mainspring, and the trigger breaks cleanly. The loading gate and ejector function smoothly. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: Included is the original gray plastic Ruger case with matching serial number sticker, test envelope dated 04/25/2002, manual, Blackhawk promotional insert, and internal lock.
Our Assessment: The Ruger Vaquero in .45 Colt is a modern classic—a revolver that captures the aesthetics and handling of the Old West while benefiting from modern metallurgy and engineering. This example, a stainless steel 4.62” barrel model made in 2002, is chambered in the venerable .45 Colt cartridge and built on Ruger’s robust large-frame design. Unlike later New Vaquero models, this one was made for full-strength loads and can handle stout .45 Colt ammunition within SAAMI spec.
With its high-polish stainless finish and excellent mechanical condition, this revolver would serve well as a working cowboy action piece, trail gun, or just a beautiful revolver for the range. It comes complete with its original box, paperwork, and even the factory test envelope—a bonus for collectors.
Whether you're a cowboy action shooter looking for a tough-as-nails single-action or a collector seeking a pristine early-2000s Vaquero in stainless, this one checks all the boxes. Don't miss out on this clean, well-documented example of Ruger's enduring single-action legacy.