Ruger 3-5/8ths barrel

gunnut2u · 06-21-2009, 12:22 AM

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 · 06-21-2009, 06:50 AM

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 · 06-21-2009, 09:17 AM

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

PSLMAN · 06-21-2009, 09:51 AM

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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 · 06-21-2009, 08:45 PM

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

06-21-2009, 12:22 AM	#1
gunnut2u Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Missouri-firearms,USA Posts: 904	Ruger 3-5/8ths barrel 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 ? __________________ I might not be playing with a full deck... But I am playing with a full clip!!! (gunnut2u)

06-21-2009, 06:50 AM	#2
neophyte Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Charlotte, NC Posts: 8,699 Blog Entries: 2	Resource 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. Ruger Vaquero - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Best information about Rugers http://www.rugerforum.com/phpBB/viewtopic.php?t=30544 Some of the best referrences you will ever find on Ruger guns, production numbers, variations, etc. are the RENE (Red Eagle News Exchange) referrence manuals. A wealth of information for not alot of money. The guides are provided to new subscribers to the quarterly newsletter, and well worth the effort for anyone interested in collecting Rugers. Follow up when you can: I forgot; measure from the cylinder face; to the end of the barrel +- Thread count will be the differences __________________ Craig May the Lord's face radiate with joy because of you. Numbers 6:24 Last edited by neophyte; 06-21-2009 at 06:53 AM. Reason: left out

06-21-2009, 09:17 AM	#3
okami515 Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Posts: 260	they also made a sheriffs model at one time that had that barrel lenght. Was a dealer exclusive

06-21-2009, 08:45 PM	#5
jrswanson1 Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Posts: 1,057	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