Before I fire it?

[SCBradley]

I picked up a NIB old model Ruger Vaquero yesterday.

It was in perfect condition except for some surface rust on the top strap that just wiped right off.

When I checked the serial number on Ruger's website, I found that this gun had been manufactured in 1994.

Now here's my question and it comes from the collector in me:

Should I shoot the snot out of it or leave it as is?

There's not any collectors value on a 15 year old Vaquero as it left the factory, is there?

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

Put it to work.

 

[sagebrushjim]

This gun was made to "make noise" and "throw lead" ... Let it do it's job and enjoy !!!

 

[06]

LOL, you would not leave a pretty girl sitting around unkissed would you. wc

 

[Hutch]

It is not likely to become a collector's item your children's lifetime. Commence firing...

 

[Redhawk1]

Shoot it....

 

[tipoc]

In about 25-50 years it may have some collector value. Ruger's made a bunch of them and they are common. Keep the box and the stuff inside there. Right now it's a shooter. Keep it in good condition and one day you can show your great grandkids your old gun that still shoots well. Meanwhile use it.

tipoc

 

[SCBradley]

Shot it Saturday afternoon. Great pistol.

 

[searcher451]

Good for you. It deserves to be shot. Heck, it was made for the job.

Looks like the real deal, by the way. Nice picture; thanks for sharing it.

 

[gentleman987]

Shoot it and have fun