Ruger No. 1-V Varminter .22-250 Remington 24″ Single Shot Rifle, MFD 1977
SOLD FOR: $1,112.00
LSB#: LSB260623AB008
Make: Sturm Ruger & Co.
Model: No. 1-V Varminter
Serial Number: 131-09155
Year of Manufacture: 1977 / Modern
Caliber: .22-250 Remington
Action Type: Falling Block, Single Shot
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked with Ruger’s address. The left side of the barrel is marked “.22-250”. The top of the receiver is marked “RUGER / No. 1”. The bottom of the receiver is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 24″ Heavy Contour.
Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. The top of the barrel is mounted with a Cabela’s Euro 3-9×42 scope, with an EXT reticle. The glass in the scope is clear. The scope shows no notable wear. Overall, the scope rates in Excellent condition. The scope is mounted to the barrel by a two-piece base, and sits in 1″ rings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The stocks are a two-piece checkered walnut stock set, with a capped semi-pistol grip, fluted straight comb, red rubber Ruger buttpad, a checkered beavertail forend, and sling studs front and rear. The LOP measures 13 5/8″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The stocks show light wear, with a few light scratches, dings, and compressions. The stock’s finish is intact, and the wood grain is attractive. The checkering is mostly well defined. The stocks fit tightly to the barreled action, with no play. There are no chips or cracks. Overall, the stocks rate in Very Good to Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling. There is no erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 10/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light handling wear, with light finish wear on the lever, minor operational marks on the falling block, and a few minor superficial imperfections throughout the metal surfaces. The bluing is deep, dark, and intact, otherwise. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good to Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the safety. We did not fire this rifle, but we did perform a mechanic’s check. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: This rifle comes with the scope as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: The Ruger No. 1-V Varminter is the heavy-barreled precision variant of Ruger’s classic falling-block single-shot rifle, combining the strength and simplicity of the No. 1 action with a broad beavertail forend and heavy barrel intended for deliberate varmint and target shooting. Chambered in .22-250 Remington, this 1977 example takes advantage of the cartridge’s high velocity, flat trajectory, and excellent reputation for long-range varmint work. The mounted Cabela’s Euro 3-9×42 scope further complements the rifle’s precision-oriented configuration.
This rifle is in Very Good to Fine condition overall, retaining about 98% of its original blue finish with light wear on the lever, minor operational marks on the falling block, and a few superficial imperfections throughout the metal surfaces. The checkered walnut stocks also rate in Very Good to Fine condition with scattered light scratches, dings, and compressions, attractive grain, and no chips or cracks. The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no erosion, rating 10/10, while the falling-block action and safety function correctly. The included Cabela’s Euro 3-9×42 scope has clear glass and remains in Excellent condition. Please see our photos for a better understanding of the condition and good luck with your bids! – J.D.