This is a charity auction benefiting the Youth Shooting Sports Alliance.

Up for auction is a pair of Ruger Bisley Vaquero revolvers. These are prototype .45 Colt caliber single action revolvers with Gunfighter-style, simulated ivory grip panels. Bisley Vaquero serial no. 880-01236 has a test-fire date of October 27, 2008, and the other revolver, serial no. 880-01238, has a test-fire date of October 21, 2008.

While both revolvers are .45 Colts, the label on the box for serial no. 880-01238 was mismarked as a .44 Special. Also, the grip panels on this revolver were not the final production version. Bisley Vaquero 880-01236 has a set of pre-production grip panels as well. The panels are not a tight fit. The revolvers are stainless steel with a high-gloss finish. They have a fixed blade front sight and a notched rear sight.

The revolvers have not been fired beyond normal testing during manufacture, and are being sold "as is." The purchaser assumes all liability for their safe and proper ownership, storage, use, and resale. The revolvers are a part of the Ruger factory collection in Southport, Connecticut, and a Certificate of Authenticity will be mailed to the winner of the auction.