Lot 60:
Ruger Vaquero Single Action Revolver .44 Magnum with 7.5 Inch Barrel
Sold for: $1,400
Description
This lot features a single Ruger Vaquero single-action revolver chambered in .44 Magnum, presented as a highly decorated “Ruger & His Guns” commemorative edition by America Remembers. The firearm is constructed from satin stainless steel with a 7.5-inch barrel and features extensive custom engraving by A & A Engraving, accented with 24-karat gold plating on the hammer, trigger, and etched designs. The barrel is adorned with gold-filled depictions of historic Ruger firearms and is marked “IN COMMEMORATION of RUGER & HIS GUNS” on the top, with the side marked “BEFORE USING GUN-READ WARNINGS IN INSTRUCTION MANUAL AVAILABLE FREE FROM —— STURM, RUGER & CO., INC. SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A. ——”. The left side of the frame is stamped “RUGER VAQUERO® .44 MAG. CAL.” and the right side bears the serial number “56-34669”. The underside of the frame is engraved with “WBR CO16” and “A & A ENGRAVING Rapid City, S.D.”. The backstrap is inscribed “ARMS MAKERS FOR RESPONSIBLE CITIZENS” and the butt is marked “”AMERICA REMEMBERS”® AHL © MECHANICSVILLE, VA”. The cylinder features an etched portrait of William B. Ruger, the “Red Barn Co.” site, and a gold band reading “HONORING ACHIEVEMENT IN THE MANUFACTURING OF QUALITY AMERICAN FIREARMS SINCE 1949”. The revolver is fitted with smooth hardwood grips with red and silver Ruger phoenix medallions and is housed in a two-tier wooden presentation case with a green felt interior, a red polishing cloth, and a copy of the book Ruger & His Guns by R. L. Wilson. Note – All firearms require a federal 4473 background check.
Condition report:
The revolver is in excellent, likely unfired and unused condition. The satin stainless steel finish is pristine with no visible handling marks or scratches. The 24-karat gold plating is bright and entirely intact. The bore is bright with sharp, clean rifling. The action appears to function correctly with a tight cylinder lockup and crisp hammer engagement, though it has not been function-tested with live ammunition. The smooth hardwood grips are in excellent condition with no visible dings or wear. The included presentation case and book show only minimal signs of shelf wear and remain in very fine condition.
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