Ruger New Vaquero Instructions Manual

SINSTRUCTION
MANUAL
FOR
RUGER®
NEW VAQUERO® 
SINGLE ACTION REVOLVERS
For Product Service on this Model Please Call:
(603) 865-2442 (See p. 26)
STURM, RUGER & Company, Inc.
Southport, Connecticut 06890 U.S.A.
THIS INSTRUCTION MANUAL SHOULD ALWAYS ACCOMPANY THIS FIREARM AND BE
TRANSFERRED WITH IT UPON CHANGE OF OWNERSHIP, OR WHEN THE FIREARM IS LOANED OR
PRESENTED TO ANOTHER PERSON.
MVQ & KMVQ/9-04 C
READ THE INSTRUCTIONS AND
WARNINGS IN THIS MANUAL CAREFULLY
BEFORE USING THIS FIREARM
BLUED &
STAINLESS...

State-By-State Warnings
Certain states require by law that their own specified warning
notices in larger-than-normal type be conspicuously included
by the manufacturer, distributor, or retail dealer with firearms
sold in that state. Sturm, Ruger sells its products in
compliance with applicable laws and regulations. Because our
products may be sold in these states, we include the following:
California:
Connecticut:
“UNLAWFUL STORAGE OF A LOADED FIREARM MAY
RESULT IN IMPRISONMENT OR FINE.”
Florida:
“IT IS...

Maine:
“ENDANGERING THE WELFARE OF A CHILD IS A
CRIME.  IF YOU  LEAVE A FIREARM AND AMMUNITION
WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A CHILD, YOU MAY BE
SUBJECT TO FINE, IMPRISONMENT OR BOTH. KEEP
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION  SEPARATE.  KEEP
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION  LOCKED  UP.  USE
TRIGGER LOCKS.”
Maryland:
“WARNING: Children can operate firearms which may cause
death or serious injury. It is a crime
to store or leave a loaded
firearm in any location where an individual knew or should
have known that an unsupervised minor...

New Jersey:
“IT IS A CRIMINAL OFFENSE TO  LEAVE A LOADED
FIREARM WITHIN EASY ACCESS OF A MINOR.”
New York City:
“THE USE OF A LOCKING DEVICE OR SAFETY LOCK
IS ONLY ONE ASPECT OF RESPONSIBLE FIREARMS
STORAGE. FIREARMS SHOULD BE STORED
UNLOADED AND  LOCKED  IN A LOCATION THAT IS
BOTH SEPARATE FROM THEIR AMMUNITION AND
INACCESSIBLE TO CHILDREN AND OTHER
UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS.”
North Carolina:
“IT IS UNLAWFUL TO STORE OR LEAVE A FIREARM
THAT CAN BE DISCHARGED IN A MANNER THAT A
REASONABLE PERSON SHOULD KNOW...

WHY ARE WE INCLUDING A FIRED CARTRIDGE CASE
WITH EVERY RUGER PISTOL AND REVOLVER?
Certain states and jurisdictions now require that all newly manufactured pistols
and revolvers must be accompanied by a cartridge case, which has been test fired
from that gun at the factory. The case must be placed in a sealed container
bearing certain information concerning this test cartridge.
At the time of retail sale in those jurisdictions, firearms dealers must forward
such test cartridge to a designated destination...

Correct Installation of Lock For
Ruger®New Vaquero Revolvers
(New Model Blackhawk Shown)
Use the Correct Lock:While the basic locking device is substantially similar
for all Ruger
®firearms, due to the different shapes of the many Ruger®
firearms, some firearms utilize different locking devices. NEW VAQUERO®
revolvers utilize a 2 1/2” lock. It is very important to use the correct locking
device!
To Install the Factory-Supplied External Locking Device:
1.Keep the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and...

OPERATION OF INTERNAL LOCK
Never rely upon any safety mechanism or mechanical device to justify unsafe or
careless handling of a firearm.  When securing your revolver or to prevent
unauthorized access, you should rely first and foremost on the key-operated locking
device supplied with your pistol. (See Page 6.) However, for added security, and to
comply with certain state and local laws, your RUGER
®NEW VAQUERO®
revolver also is equipped with a manually operated internal lock.  When actuated,
this...

INSTRUCTIONS FOR ACCESSING
INTERNAL LOCK THROUGH RIGHT GRIP PANEL
If you would like to access the internal lock on your NEW VAQUERO®
without removing the grips, you can drill a small hole through the right grip
panel as follows:
1. Remove the right grip panel by unscrewing the grip panel screw.
2. On the inside of the right grip panel is a drill point (see Figure 3, below). On
the inside
of the grip panel, drill a 1/8” hole starting at the drill point.
3. Turn the grip panel over and, using the 1/8” hole...

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FIREARMS SAFETY-YOUR RESPONSIBILITY
SAFETY MUST BE THE FIRST AND CONSTANT
CONSIDERATION OF EVERY PERSON WHO HANDLES
FIREARMS AND AMMUNITION.
This Instruction Manual is designed to assist you in learning how to use and care
for your RUGER®NEW VAQUERO®revolver properly. Please contact us if
you have any questions about it.
Only when you are certain you fully understand the Manual and can properly
carry out its instructions should you practice loading, unloading, etc. with live
ammunition. If you have any...

Locking Devices 5 Disassembly 20
Alterations 10 Lubrication 24
Lead Exposure 13    Storage 25
Ammunition 13 Shipping Firearms 27
Handling 14 Parts Purchasers 28
Firing 15 Malfunctioning Parts 29
Safe Carrying Position 16
OTHER CAUTIONS AND WARNINGS APPEAR      
THROUGHOUT THE MANUAL.
WARNING–ALTERATIONS
This product was designed to
function properly in its original
condition. Alterations can make it
unsafe. Do not alter any part or add
or substitute parts or accessories
not made by Sturm, Ruger & Co....