VAQUERO PROTO-TYPE CCH FINISH BN-455C

[T.A. Workman]

I just picked this one up today.
There were 20-25 proto-type Blackhawk revolvers in CCH finish made in 1992.
They were concept CCH finish guns for Ruger's blue version of the soon to be released Vaquero line up which was released in 1993.
This gun was still in Ruger's inventory as of November 1996.
BN-455C, Model 0467 (not 0465,) Ser# 47-45013, 5 1/2" with steel grip frame and barrel numbered to gun!!, Blue/CCH finish. Note end label is on shipper not box.
I remember Chad and weaselmeatgravy years ago discussing these guns. Chad informed me that he has tracked down all of the guns serial numbers.
Terry

[gunman42782]

That is an awesome find!

[twriggen]

Now I know your Gunbroker username. I was watching that one and was on the verge of bidding.........

[taterark]

Yes, that one is really cool. I wanted to bid also but I’m glad it went to a good home.

[flattop44]

Happy for you Terry, that's a great find. Great addition to your collection.
FT44/Bill

[67stingray]

Great find Terry, glad you were able to add it to your collection. Thanks for sharing.
Bennett

[Fargolimo]

Congratulations Terry, glad you have your copy, but truthfully I just realized I have one!

I thought I had one of these, but knew little about them. My friend Scott from RugerWorld called me an mentioned that I needed one of these and talked me into it by adding Bill Ruger's personal copy of the Colonel Sam Colt collection book by Wilson with a couple cool notes from the author and Herb Glass. Being a total sucker for items like the book I bought the package from him. Most normal people won't buy a book to get a revolver, but no one has ever accused me of being normal! Thanks Scott! Now I know there is at least 1 other person that enjoys the beautiful case hardening! Bill

[chet15]

There were 23 of the BN455-C (Ruger model 0467) produced. Here's the list....
47-44898 shipped 2002
47-44914 shipped 1997
47-45013 shipped 1997
47-45086 shipped 1997
47-45185 shipped 1996
47-45266 shipped 1997
47-45345 shipped 2005
47-45386 shipped 2005
47-45399 shipped 2005
47-45420 shipped 2005
47-45424 shipped 2005
47-45439 shipped 2005
47-45473 shipped 1998
47-45496 shipped 1997
47-45519 shipped 1997
47-45520 shipped 1992
47-45532 shipped 1997
47-45541 shipped 2005
47-45601 shipped 1997
47-45620 shipped 1994
47-45754 shipped 2010
47-45767 shipped 1997
47-45811 shipped 2010

47-44864 is a NM Blackhawk that does not show as being shipped on Ruger's serial number lookup page. We have no idea what model it may have been, but it is possible this is also a BNV-455C that has not left Ruger's inventory. Or it is a serial number that was scrapped.

[T.A. Workman]

Chad,
Thanks for the numbers. They are still out there gentlemen!
I noted--
Number of guns shipped per year,1992 (1) 1994 (1) 1996 (1) 1997 (9) 1998 (1) 2002 (1) 2005 (7) & 2010 (2).
And a consecutive pair were shipped separately five years apart. #47-45520 (1992) & #47-45519 (1997).
Terry

[lowhighlander]

Was watching that one myself, turned Troy onto it so I wouldn't buy it then you bid. Glad it went to a great home!!

Frank