New, they come in a set from Ruger with SASS prefix serial numbersReal ( original) Vaqueros , or New Vaquero ?
New, they come in a set from Ruger with SASS prefix serial numbersReal ( original) Vaqueros , or New Vaquero ?
Very nice indeed. I'm personally more fond of the Blackhawks than the Vaqueros but I think you got an excellent deal on a very nice pistol.
Pic #4 is interesting. Looks like they added a plunger in order to prevent the transfer bar from binding. I have an original, most likely the first one sold in this state, and the transfer bar would bind. Of course, I fixed that issue right away. While I was at it, I tuned the action, narrowed the front sight and regulated it to shoot to exact point of aim. Later on, I added a set of faux ivory grips with a rattlesnake scrimshawed on them. I think you will really like your purchase. Ivory grips really look good on the blued versions. Look forward to seeing a target or two. Btw, the holy grail of Ruger collector is on GB right now. 3 screw Ruger Blackhawk 4 5/8 barrel .45LC. These were only made for 3 years and rarely come up for sale.
I have a love for these guns too. Check out mine almost twins. lol...Happened across a New Vaquero at a swell price…now I don’t typically like to do so, but I went ahead and snatched some money out of my savings that I’ll pay back in a couple weeks…
I watched a real nice looking case hardened vaquero go for $750 cash on GB and kicked the dirt.
Then I stumbled across this -
$600 for a really good condition New Vaquero in .45? I felt like I “had” to…
In any event, I have been in good communication with it’s owner in Ohio. We came to an agreement and are going to chat on the phone this afternoon. He likes to talk to the person he is dealing with, as do I, truly! Seems an older feller, nice gentleman.
Sometimes I’m in the right spot at the right time. Hardly often. But this time it lined up!
Came across these guys a while ago and wanted to give them a shot…
American Ivory Ruger New Vaquero Grips
Every set is unique and takes a very high polish just like elephant ivory. It is an evolved technology product of the 21st century and is to the new millennium what "French Ivory" was to the 19th century.www.boonetrading.com
Excited to see them, mount them…see how they really do “patina”. Also have 250ct, 255gr SWC freedom seeds moving at 800fps coming. Gotta make empty brass, right?
I’ll post some porn when everything is in my hands. Probably a week or more.
- Brent
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I have a love for these guns too. Check out mine almost twins. lol...
lol.....Howdy, twin! I’ve been told 255 LSWC with 7 or so grains of unique for grin makers.
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Nice looking cartridge belt. Good ones are hard to find these days. Mine is an Arvo Ojala but, it must have shrunk over the years. Lol!The whole point of the pistol is to use it, yes? Well it’ll come along on hunts for now riding in..
Fancy Leather Cartridge Belt - .45, .44, Caliber
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Cheyenne Double Loop Studded Holster Antiqued Brass Spots
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My future plans potentially see a lot more wear coming in to play…
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Nice looking cartridge belt. Good ones are hard to find these days. Mine is an Arvo Ojala but, it must have shrunk over the years. Lol!
Very nice!
Is that a ghost gun? I didn't know they made them in single action.
Wow. I think I'm in love. You may have turned me into a revolver lover