+1 Cary, that's a fine looking gun. Actually wish mine was faded like yours - Mine still looks new! To the OP, contrary to popular misperception, not all blued New Vaquero's are minus that look - the early NVs had the faux case finish.
I never thought the faux treatment was that bad, and being in Az I guess, no rust issues. I have a newer NV (all blue) and am contemplating having it CCH'd, perhaps using a gent per a recent thread here. To me, the fixed sight guns "need" or at least thrive with the coloring!