[gunnut2u]

Has anyone seen a vaquero .45 long colt chrome with a 3-5/8ths barrel .
Every one I have ask said they don't make this barrel length . I bought it new around 1999 and this is the length on the paper work . And unless i'm measuring wrong , my tape says 3-5/8ths. Any help ?

[neophyte]

Ruger Blackhawk and Vaquero

Vaqueros come with a "color cased" and blued finish or an overall gloss stainless steel. Grip shapes are "bird's head," Bisley, and traditional. Barrel lengths are 3 3/4, 4 5/8, 5 1/2, and 7 1/2 inches. Vaqueros are available in .357 Magnum/.38 Special, .44-40 WCF, .44 Magnum/.44 Special, and .45 Colt. These guns have an overall length of 11 1/2 inches and weigh 40 ounces. Vaqueros are a favorite with Cowboy Action Shooters.

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I forgot; measure from the cylinder face; to the end of the barrel +- Thread count will be the differences

[okami515]

they also made a sheriffs model at one time that had that barrel lenght. Was a dealer exclusive

[PSLMAN]

Quote:       Originally Posted by okami515

they also made a sheriffs model at one time that had that barrel lenght. Was a dealer exclusive

Yep, the gun shop where I work part time has one with color case hardened frame in .45 Colt. It came in used a couple weeks ago and I'm surprised it's still there.

[jrswanson1]

I have a sheriffs model in SS, came with the standard SAA style grips, not bird head. The grips are also the fake ivory. I'm considering using it for CCW.

Jim