Sturm Ruger No. 1 26” 243 WIN Single Shot Rifle MFD 1976 Leupold Vari-X
SOLD FOR: $1,580.00
LSB#: LSB250708MS029
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: No. 1
Serial Number: 130-29944
Year of Manufacture: 1976 (Ruger Serial Number Lookup)
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Action Type: Falling Block Single Shot Rifle
Barrel Length: 26”
Sights/Optics: This rifle has no provisions for iron sights. The rifle has a quarter rib scope base carrying a Leupold Vari-X III 4.5-14 Scope with duplex reticle, objective mounted parallax, and 1/4 MOA covered turrets. The light transmission is good the sight picture is clear and the scope functions correctly. The scope is in Very Good overall condition.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The furniture set is a two-piece checkered walnut with capped semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, two sling studs front and rear, and Ruger red rubber butt pad. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP is 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the butt pad. The butt pad is soft and shows only minor handling wear. The wood shows light handling with a notable nick in the stock just behind the right side of the grip. The cap shows some minor rust freckling on the edges. Overall the furniture set is in Very Good+ condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no visible fouling. There is a small patch of surface rust at the six o’clock position about 4” back from the muzzle. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 9/10. It is this writer’s opinion that the rust can be removed with a proper cleaning.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 99% of its metal finish. This rifle shows only minor handling wear with no notable marks. The markings are clear and the screw heads are sharp. Overall this rifle is in about Excellent condition.
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 scope.
Our Assessment: This Ruger No. 1, chambered in .243 Winchester and manufactured in 1976, features a 26″ barrel that maximizes velocity and accuracy from this flat-shooting cartridge. It is stocked in checkered walnut with a capped semi-pistol grip stock, maintaining the refined and classic lines of the No. 1 platform. The rifle is topped with a Leupold Vari-X III 4.5-14x scope, equipped with a duplex reticle, objective-mounted parallax adjustment, and precise 1/4 MOA adjustments, making this setup ideal for both varmint hunting and medium-game applications where precision at range is key.
The Ruger No. 1 was first introduced in 1967 as Bill Ruger’s homage to the British Farquharson falling-block rifles of the late 19th century. Its strong, simple, and elegant falling-block action allows for a compact overall length, even with longer barrels, and has been chambered in a vast range of cartridges from small varmint rounds to dangerous game calibers. Rifles made in 1976 bear the desirable “Made in the 200th Year of American Liberty” barrel marking, further adding to their collectibility. This .243 example exemplifies the No. 1’s reputation as a finely crafted single-shot rifle that blends traditional styling with modern precision. Please see our high quality photos via the link and best of luck with your bidding!!!-R.L.
