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Ruger
Model Vaquero
Ruger Revolver Vaquero .38-40 Win Variant-1
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Gun Dimensions Width:No Data
Length:10.75-in Height:No Data
Barrel:4.625-in Weight:43-oz
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Gun Rankings
  • Power Factor (180 grain bullet)151920
  • Recoil Factor (180 grain bullet)5.45 ft-lb
  • Total Capacity6 rounds
  • ConcealabilityPoor
  • Defense Factor51%
Gun Specifications
Type:Revolver
Produced:Disc.
Caliber:.38-40 Win
Action:revolving chamber
Trigger:single-action (SA)
Safety:trigger activated transfer bar
Cylinder:6-round
Frame:stainless steel
Grip:rosewood
Sights:blade front, fixed rear
Notes:Davidson's limited edition
Manufacturer
Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
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Gun Value
MSRP:$555.00Used Est:$625.00
Last Update:1/3/2023
About the Gun

The Vaquero is a basically a New Model Blackhawk with old-fashioned fixed sights consisting of a front blade and a notch milled into the frame at the rear. Although it is fashioned after the Colt Single Action Army, its dimensions are slightly larger. The Vaquero was introduced in 1993 to meet the growing demand for quality modern firearms used in the growing sport of cowboy action shooting.

Cartridge Specifications
Cartridge: .38-40 Winchester
Alias: N/A
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Ballistics for This Gun
Selected Bullet Mass:180 grains
MV:844 ft/sec ME:285 ft-lbs
About the Cartridge

This was originally a blackpowder cartridge designed as one of the chamberings in the Winchester Model 73 lever-action rifle. Around 1878 Colt began chambering revolvers for it. No rifles have been chambered for the 38-40 since 1937. It is still a popular cartridge chambering for cowboy shooting revolvers

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