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Nothing wrong with the polished SS on my NV "Fast Draw" .357. I did put these Altamonts on though….
What is a 'three screw" vaquero? I have never heard of that model?How about a couple of 3 Screw Vaqueros
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Vaqueros with Baby Brothers.
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Vaqueros and 32 Mag. Vaqueroets View attachment 3841
thanks, I imagine that ends up with a very expensive$$ vaquero!Those 'three screw' Vaqueros are 'custom' Old Models. You know, send off to someone to do the machine work on the frame to give it fixed sights.... That is what you had to do before the Vaqueros came along.
I notice you replaced the extra long New Vaquero hammer with a standard hammer. Nice improvement!Nothing wrong with the polished SS on my NV "Fast Draw" .357. I did put these Altamonts on though….
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No, that is the factory hammer for this Talo special edition.I notice you replaced the extra long New Vaquero hammer with a standard hammer. Nice improvement!
When the Ruger first came out with the single action revolver they made it similar to the old Colt Single Action Army. The 3 screw Blackhawk was identified by (you'll never guess) 3 screws on the side. It was unsafe to load all 6 rounds in it because the hammer would rest on a primer. In 1973 Ruger made their single action revolvers safe by adding a transfer bar. This made sure that you must have your finger holding the trigger down at the same time the hammer hits the primer. They also retrofited the 3 screw Blackhawk with this transfer bar for free to anyone that would send their gun in. The problem is this transfer bar adds to the trigger feel. Collectors seek out the old 3 screw revolvers that have not been retrofited.What is a 'three screw" vaquero? I have never heard of that model?
When the Ruger first came out with the single action revolver they made it similar to the old Colt Single Action Army. The 3 screw Blackhawk was identified by (you'll never guess) 3 screws on the side. It was unsafe to load all 6 rounds in it because the hammer would rest on a primer. In 1973 Ruger made their single action revolvers safe by adding a transfer bar. This made sure that you must have your finger holding the trigger down at the same time the hammer hits the primer. They also retrofited the 3 screw Blackhawk with this transfer bar for free to anyone that would send their gun in. The problem is this transfer bar adds to the trigger feel. Collectors seek out the old 3 screw revolvers that have not been retrofited.
In 1973 they came out with the "New Model Blackhawk" which had the transfer bar. The Three Screw was the name for the old model but Ruger never called it a Three Screw. So no it never was a factory option.But I have never heard of a "three screw " Vaquero. It was never a factory option.
Nice looking pistol!Great pictures.
I have many Vaqueros, stainless and blue original and New Models all .45 Colt. But my favorite is my blue with Ruger's color case finish on the frame in 44-40. View attachment 3947
Yes, I am aware of the history, but what i am saying is, the term three screw & vaquero can't/should not, be used together because there is no such thing. Last three screw made in 72-73 time frame all (blackhawks), New Models starts in 73, all Blackhawks. Vaquero not made until 20 years later in 1993!. Therefore ,it is not possible to have a "three screw" vaquero.(IMHO)In 1973 they came out with the "New Model Blackhawk" which had the transfer bar. The Three Screw was the name for the old model but Ruger never called it a Three Screw. So no it never was a factory option.
Ok, I see and I agree 100%. I think Wyandot Jim is incorrectly saying 3 Screw Vaquero. I think he means to say 3 screw Blackhawk.what i am saying is, the term three screw & vaquero can't/should not, be used together because there is no such thing.
Thanks, I believe they are "custom" made where a very good smith reshaped the frames to mimic the original vaquero/colt look. Very nice work ,but i am sure not cheap!! : )Ok, I see and I agree 100%. I think Wyandot Jim is incorrectly saying 3 Screw Vaquero. I think he means to say 3 screw Blackhawk.