Ruger Vaquero Old Model Heavy Frame 45 Colt Stainless Birdshead 2003 MINT AS NEW

Item Description

Overview
Up for sale is a highly collectible, beautifully preserved Ruger Vaquero “Old Model” Heavy Frame Single-Action Revolver (Model 00510 / KBNVBH-45). Manufactured and factory test-fired in July 2003, this rare bird features a high-gloss stainless steel finish, a 3 ¾-inch barrel, and factory black micarta birdshead grips chambered in the legendary .45 Colt.
Unlike the modern “New Vaquero” models, this original heavy-frame beast is built on the massive Ruger Blackhawk frame, making it famously capable of handling heavy, high-pressure “.45 Colt Ruger-Only” loads.
This is the ultimate collector or outdoorsman package, coming 100% complete with its original serial-matching gray hard case, factory paperwork, and rock-solid provenance.

Specifications
Manufacturer: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: Vaquero (Original Large Frame / Model 00510)
Caliber: .45 Colt (LC)
Barrel Length: 3 ¾ Inches
Frame/Finish: High-Gloss Stainless Steel
Grips: Factory Black Micarta with Silver Ruger Medallions
Serial Number Prefix: 58-75469
Factory Test-Fire Date: July 16, 2003

Condition
Mechanical: Excellent – Mint as new. Lockup is tight, the timing is perfect, and the bore features sharp, clean rifling.
Cosmetic: Excellent – Mint as new. The high-gloss stainless finish is in beautiful shape. Please see the high-resolution photos for exact cosmetic details.

What is Included
This listing includes the entire original package, exactly as it left the factory over 20 years ago:
The Ruger Vaquero .45 Colt Birdshead Revolver
Original Ruger Gray Plastic Hard Case (with matching serial number label)
Original Ruger Instruction Manual & safety paperwork
Original Factory Yellow Envelope containing the factory-spent casing (Stamped July 16, 2003, from Southport, CT)