Sturm Ruger No. 1 26” 220 Swift Falling Block Single Shot Rifle MFD 1996
SOLD FOR: $1,353.00
LSB#: LSB250708MS030
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: No. 1 (Model #01334)
Serial Number: 133-30210
Year of Manufacture: 1996 (Ruger Serial Number Lookup)
Caliber: .220 Swift
Action Type: Falling Block Single Shot Rifle
Barrel Length: 26” Heavy Barrel with Recessed Crown
Sights/Optics: There is no provision for iron sights on this rifle. The barrel is drilled and tapped for the mounted scope bases and included scope rings.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The furniture set is a two-piece checkered walnut with round profile forend, capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and Ruger black rubber butt pad. There is a sling stud on the underside of the forend and a stud on the belly. The LOP is 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt pad. The wood shows very minimal handling with no notable marks or marrs. There are no visible chips or cracks. The butt pad shows only minimal wear. Overall the furniture is in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion in the bore. The crown is clean. This rifle appears unfired outside of factory testing. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle is in Like New condition showing very light handling and the receiver turning a slightly plum hue.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork, and Accessories: This rifle includes the mounted rings.
Our Assessment: The Ruger No. 1 was introduced in 1967 and seems an odd design choice for a modern rifle. Repeating rifles of many different designs had become the norm by the late ’60s and the single shot rifle pattern, certainly the falling-block single-shot, was on the outs with most hunters and target shooters. The brilliant success of the Ruger No. 1 comes from its embodiment of Ruger’s design philosophy: simple, durable, reliable. It has been chambered in nearly 50 different cartridges and continues to be manufactured and sold to this day. This example hails from 1996 and is in Like New condition. It is chambered for .220, making it useful for anything from prairie dogs to hogs. The Ruger No. 1 is a handsome rifle that feels nice in the hand, the traditional hunter would do well to make a play for this rifle. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
