Ruger No. 1
The Ruger No. 1 is a single-shot rifle introduced and manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Since 1967.
Ruger No. 1
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The Ruger No. 1 is a single-shot rifle introduced and manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. Since 1967.
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It is designed with a Farquharson-style hammerless falling-block action, where an underlever lowers the breechblock to expose the chamber and allow cartridge loading, and closing the lever sets the rifle in battery and also cocks the hammer. A shotgun-style tang safety secures the hammer and sear. 1 is available with an Alexander Henry, Beavertail or Mannlicher-style forearm. The rifles came in several sub-models: 1A, 1AB, 1B, 1H, 1S, 1V and RSI(K designation refers to Stainless with laminated stocks). 1 also comes with barrel lengths ranging from 20 to 28 in (510 to 710 mm) and in a multitude of calibers. Lenard Brownell, commenting on his work at Ruger, said of the No. 1: "There was never any question about the strength of the action. I remember, in testing it, how much trouble I had trying to tear it up. In fact, I never did manage to blow one apart."
Over the years, the No. 1 has been chambered in many different cartridges, including:
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- 1.Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. Ruger GP100.
- 2.Peterson, Philip. Gun Digest Book of Modern Gun Values: The Shooter's Guide to Guns 1900 to Present. 429.
- 3.Lee, J. (2020, June 9). Classic guns: The sweet ruger no. 1 Rifle. Gun Digest. https://gundigest.com/gun-collecting/values-ruger-no-1/amp
- 4.Ruger No. 1 press release at www.ruger.com
- 5.Clayton, Joe D.: Ruger No. 1 Rifle (1983), p. 131
- 6.Ruger No.1 Serial Number History. ruger.com.
- 7.Lee, Jerry. Classic Guns: The Sweet Ruger No. 1 Rifle. Gun Digest. 2018-02-01.
- 8.Ruger No. 1 Caliber List and Production Data. Classic Sporting Arms. 2016-08-15.
- 9.Search Products. www.ruger.com.
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