Ruger Vaquero 45 Colt 4.62″ Short-Spur Revolver

Ruger Vaquero .45 Long Colt single-action revolver. This Vaquero is a traditional single-action revolver intended for range use and traditional/Western-style shooting. It delivers classic single-action operation with a short-spur hammer and fixed sights.

The design provides a familiar, natural-pointing grip profile and straightforward mechanics for users preferring single-action revolvers. The model is appropriate for target and recreational shooting where a single-action Vaquero-style platform is desired.

• Caliber: .45 Long Colt
• Barrel length: 4.62 inches
• Capacity: 6 rounds (six-shot cylinder)
• Rifling/twist: 1:16″ (reported)
• Weight: approximately 43 ounces
• Sights: blade front and integral notch rear (fixed)
• Hammer: short-spur hammer for traditional single-action operation
• Grips: star-engraved hardwood grips
• Action: single-action only
• Drilled & tapped: No (not set up for scope/optic mounts)

Specifications & construction

The revolver uses a steel frame and is supplied with wood grips. Reported weight is ~43 oz and the barrel is 4.62″. It employs a single-action operating method and a six-round cylinder. Sights are fixed blade front and integral notch rear. The trigger is listed as a target-style trigger and the hammer type is short spur.

Compatibility & intended use

Designed as a Vaquero-frame single-action revolver. Typical setups include traditional holster carry and range or cowboy-action shooting where a single-action platform is desired. Note that this model is not drilled and tapped for optics; use with standard single-action/Western-style holsters sized for a Vaquero with a ~4.62″ barrel.

This listing uses data supplied for the Vaquero model and focuses on core, verifiable specifications: caliber, barrel length, capacity, action type, sights, hammer and grip details.