Ruger New Vaquero Instructions Manual

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7. Remove cylinder latch, gate detent spring, and gate.
8. Remove hammer pivot. Then remove the hammer/pawl assembly and the
trigger/transfer bar assembly. (Note that the hammer is attached to the pawl
and the transfer bar is attached to the trigger. See Figure 6).
The revolver is, at this stage, disassembled as far as it needs to be for major
cleaning and maintenance. However, if it is necessary to go beyond the above
steps, the following cautions and suggestions should be useful:
CAUTION:  The...

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Ejector/Ejector Housing:Wrap one hand firmly around barrel and
housing when loosening the screw. Remove screw, then carefully lift
housing (which contains compressed spring and ejector rod) away from
the barrel.
Base Pin Latch/Nut and Spring: The nut must be held firmly (with jaw-protected
pliers) while the latch is being unscrewed. Don’t lose the spring. When
reassembling, be certain the nut and spring are on the left side of the frame. (See
Parts Drawing, p. 34 ).
REASSEMBLY
(Make Sure Revolver is...

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5. Insert the base pin. The base pin must be fully inserted and locked in
position by the base pin latch. If the base pin is not fully inserted and locked,
the transfer bar may catch under the firing pin when the hammer is being
cocked.
6. (Refer to Figure 8, below.) Unhook the ends of the trigger spring
(KMVQ03700) from the grooved retaining pin on both sides of the grip frame.
7. Insert cylinder latch spring and plunger in hole in grip frame. (The spring
goes in first so that the plunger is on...

Firing a revolver with oil, grease, or any
other material even partially obstructing the
bore may result in damage to the revolver
and serious injury to the shooter and those
nearby.
Do not spray or apply lubricants directly on
ammunition. If the powder charge of a
cartridge is affected by the lubricant, it may
not be ignited, but the energy from the
primer may be sufficient to push the bullet
into the bore where it may become lodged.
Firing a subsequent bullet onto the
obstructed bore may damage the...

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STORAGE
GUNS SHOULD NOT BE STORED LOADED!
Do notkeep the revolver in a leather, fabric or canvas holster when it is stored.
These materials attract moisture, even though the holster may appear to be
perfectly dry.
TO RENDER THE REVOLVER INOPERATIVE FOR SAFE STORAGE
With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction, open the loading gate and check all
chambers of the cylinder to be sur
e the revolver is completely unloaded! Depress
the basepin latch on the side of the frame and remove the basepin by pulling...

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CARE OF STAINLESS STEEL REVOLVERS
Firearms made of stainless steel are relatively more resistant to corrosion than
blued steel firearms. However, you should still inspect it frequently and clean,
lubricate and apply an appropriate rust preventative as required.
Sometimes surface discoloration may be noted, particularly in the grip area of
stainless steel handguns, resulting from perspiration. Contact with some types of
holsters can also cause stains or rusting. Rusting may also occur as a result of...

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SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR REPAIR
RUGER®NEW VAQUERO revolvers returned to the factory for repair
should be sent to:  Sturm, Ruger & Company, Inc., Product Service Department,
411 Sunapee Street, Newport, New Hampshire 03773. Telephone (603) 865-2442.
The complete revolver should be shipped. Please do not send your holster,
custom grip panels or other accessories with any revolver being shipped to us.
Guns should be sent prepaid;. W
e will not accept collect shipments.
The Federal Gun Control Act, as well...

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WARNING – PARTS PURCHASERS
It is the purchaser’s responsibility to be
absolutely certain that any parts ordered from
the factory are correctly fitted and installed.
Firearms are complicated mechanisms and
IMPROPER FITTING OF PARTS MAY RESULT
IN A DANGEROUS MALFUNCTION, DAMAGE
TO THE FIREARM, AND SERIOUS INJURY TO
THE SHOOTER AND OTHER PERSONS. 
The
purchaser and installer of parts must accept
full responsibility for the correct adjustment
and functioning of the revolver after such
installation.
PARTS...

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CAUTION: A gun containing modified, broken, malfunctioning,
or badly worn parts should not be fired.
IMPORTANT – REGARDING PARTS ORDERING. Ruger New Vaquero
and Bisley Vaquero Single Action revolvers are manufactured in Blued
steel and Stainless steel versions. WHEN ORDERING PARTS BE SURE
TO STATE WHETHER YOUR REVOLVER IS BLUED OR STAINLESS.
ALSO, INCLUDE THE COMPLETE SERIAL NUMBER AND SPECIFY
THE CALIBER AND BARREL LENGTH.
CYLINDER NOTE:Cylinders are only available for installation in the model in...

RUGER
®NEW 
VAQUERO
®
PARTS LIST
Design, prices and specifications subject to change without notice.
SPECIFY MODEL AND CALIBER WHEN ORDERING
(See Exploded Views on Page 34)
Key No. Part Name Part No. Model
*  1 Barrel – 4 5/8”, .45LC MVQ00600 New Vaquero - blued models
Barrel – 4 5/8”, .45LC KMVQ00600 New Vaquero - stainless models
Barrel – 5 1/2”, .45LC MVQ00601 New Vaquero - blued models
Barrel – 5 1/2”, .45LC KMVQ00601 New Vaquero - stainless models
Barrel – 7 1/2”, .45LC KMVQ00602 New Vaquero -...