Which Ruger #1 is this?

FoghornLeghorn · June 17, 2013, 12:22 PM

I bought it used. No box, paper or rings.

I'm shopping for rings and there are several different varieties available. The scope will either be a Redfield Revolution 3-9X40 or a Leupold VX-1 (same power).

When I look at Ruger's site, it breaks the possibilities down to #1 Standard, 1B, etc.

PetahW · June 17, 2013, 01:14 PM

Depending upon the chambering, it appears to be either a #1S, or a #1H.

AFAIK, Those are the only two red pad 1970's-80's models with both the AH forend & open/iron sights - and also, it doesn't appear to be an early model.

The #1B has a longer, full/beavertail, forend and no sights (IIRC).

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Paul B. · June 17, 2013, 05:08 PM

"Depending upon the chambering, it appears to be either a #1S, or a #1H.

AFAIK, Those are the only two red pad 1970's-80's models with both the AH forend & open/iron sights - and also, it doesn't appear to be an early model."

You left out the #1A. I have them in .243 Win., 7x57 Mauser and .270 Win. I collect #1's and you are correct on the #1B. I believe there is also a #1AB which is a "B" with 22" barrel but I've never seen one.
My favorites are the #1S models. I have two, both in .300 Win. mag. One is just a plain jane #1 and the other a 200th year of American Liberty gun. For some reason, Ruger has been very stingy with #1 rifles in the "s" model.

I like the weight feel and balance of that version better than any of the others except my #1A in 7x57. Those three are keepers.
I wish the OP had stated what cartridge his rifle was chambered to.

Paul B.

FoghornLeghorn · June 17, 2013, 08:17 PM

30-06

PetahW · June 17, 2013, 08:27 PM

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Your right, of course, Paul (I've even owned 1-A's - DUH ! ).

I guess I had a mind fart - and the .30-06 chambering would make the OP's #1 a Model #1A.

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kilimanjaro · June 18, 2013, 03:27 PM

Just got one of these, myself, also. 30-06. Great shooter. My 12th No.1, they seem to be addictive.

Picher · June 19, 2013, 06:12 AM

The rifle needs Ruger rings.

PawPaw · June 19, 2013, 06:29 AM

Is it just me? Or is Ruger scaling back on the #1? I was just over at the Ruger site and it looks like the Medium Sporter is listed only in .45-70.

I guess I better start looking for a #1 in .30-06 or .25-06. That one of the rifles that I promised myself I'd have "one of these days", and this might be the time to get it done.

FoghornLeghorn · June 19, 2013, 12:33 PM

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Or is Ruger scaling back on the #1?

I've been looking for several Ruger firearms. It's not just the #1 in short supply. They must have gotten hit really hard by the recent panic. Good for them. Bad for us.

Heck, I'm still waiting for a ten round mag I ordered in February, for a M1A from SA.

Paul B. · June 20, 2013, 05:31 PM

I forget whee I read it but Ruger is apparently going to limited runs. That is certain models and chamberings for a year and then drop those and go to something else.

I never did get hold of one of those limited run .35 Whelens and I'm not all that happy about that. I collect #1's as finances allow. I have a few but want more.

Paul B.

kilimanjaro · June 21, 2013, 01:15 PM

Yeah, there's a .35 Whelen on Gunbroker today for over a grand.

The .30-40 Krag No. 1 seems to be asking $1500.

SaxonPig · June 21, 2013, 10:31 PM

Looks like a 1A to me. That would have a 22" barrel. The 1S is the medium sporter with a 26" barrel. The 1H is the Tropical in heavy calibers with a 25" barrel. The RSI has a 20" barrel (or is it 18?) and a full, "Mannlicher" style stock. The 1B has a heavy fore end with swivel in the wood.

See pic for comparisons.

June 17, 2013, 05:08 PM	#3
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,800	"Depending upon the chambering, it appears to be either a #1S, or a #1H. AFAIK, Those are the only two red pad 1970's-80's models with both the AH forend & open/iron sights - and also, it doesn't appear to be an early model." You left out the #1A. I have them in .243 Win., 7x57 Mauser and .270 Win. I collect #1's and you are correct on the #1B. I believe there is also a #1AB which is a "B" with 22" barrel but I've never seen one. My favorites are the #1S models. I have two, both in .300 Win. mag. One is just a plain jane #1 and the other a 200th year of American Liberty gun. For some reason, Ruger has been very stingy with #1 rifles in the "s" model. I like the weight feel and balance of that version better than any of the others except my #1A in 7x57. Those three are keepers. I wish the OP had stated what cartridge his rifle was chambered to. Paul B. __________________ COMPROMISE IS NOT AN OPTION!

June 19, 2013, 06:29 AM	#8
PawPaw Senior Member Join Date: December 24, 2010 Location: Central Louisiana Posts: 3,137	Is it just me? Or is Ruger scaling back on the #1? I was just over at the Ruger site and it looks like the Medium Sporter is listed only in .45-70. I guess I better start looking for a #1 in .30-06 or .25-06. That one of the rifles that I promised myself I'd have "one of these days", and this might be the time to get it done. __________________ Dennis Dezendorf http://pawpawshouse.blogspot.com

June 20, 2013, 05:31 PM	#10
Paul B. Senior Member Join Date: March 28, 1999 Location: Tucson, AZ Posts: 3,800	I forget whee I read it but Ruger is apparently going to limited runs. That is certain models and chamberings for a year and then drop those and go to something else. I never did get hold of one of those limited run .35 Whelens and I'm not all that happy about that. I collect #1's as finances allow. I have a few but want more. Paul B. __________________ COMPROMISE IS NOT AN OPTION!

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June 17, 2013, 12:22 PM	#1
FoghornLeghorn Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2011 Posts: 961	Which Ruger #1 is this? I bought it used. No box, paper or rings. I'm shopping for rings and there are several different varieties available. The scope will either be a Redfield Revolution 3-9X40 or a Leupold VX-1 (same power). When I look at Ruger's site, it breaks the possibilities down to #1 Standard, 1B, etc.

June 17, 2013, 01:14 PM	#2
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	Depending upon the chambering, it appears to be either a #1S, or a #1H. AFAIK, Those are the only two red pad 1970's-80's models with both the AH forend & open/iron sights - and also, it doesn't appear to be an early model. The #1B has a longer, full/beavertail, forend and no sights (IIRC). .

June 17, 2013, 08:17 PM	#4
FoghornLeghorn Senior Member Join Date: September 2, 2011 Posts: 961	30-06

June 17, 2013, 08:27 PM	#5
PetahW Senior Member Join Date: September 19, 2008 Posts: 4,678	. Your right, of course, Paul (I've even owned 1-A's - DUH ! ). I guess I had a mind fart - and the .30-06 chambering would make the OP's #1 a Model #1A. .

June 18, 2013, 03:27 PM	#6
kilimanjaro Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2009 Posts: 3,963	Just got one of these, myself, also. 30-06. Great shooter. My 12th No.1, they seem to be addictive.

June 19, 2013, 06:12 AM	#7
Picher Senior Member Join Date: December 14, 2004 Location: Maine Posts: 3,694	The rifle needs Ruger rings.

June 21, 2013, 01:15 PM	#11
kilimanjaro Senior Member Join Date: November 23, 2009 Posts: 3,963	Yeah, there's a .35 Whelen on Gunbroker today for over a grand. The .30-40 Krag No. 1 seems to be asking $1500.

June 21, 2013, 10:31 PM	#12
SaxonPig Senior Member Join Date: April 24, 2006 Posts: 1,900	Looks like a 1A to me. That would have a 22" barrel. The 1S is the medium sporter with a 26" barrel. The 1H is the Tropical in heavy calibers with a 25" barrel. The RSI has a 20" barrel (or is it 18?) and a full, "Mannlicher" style stock. The 1B has a heavy fore end with swivel in the wood. See pic for comparisons.