Ruger No. 1 Number One 01331 .25-06 Remington Falling Block Rifle, MFD 2000
SOLD FOR: $1251
LSB#: 210920WW04
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: No. 1 (Model #01331)
Serial Number: 133-71482
Year of Manufacture: 2000 (Ruger Serial Number Lookup)
Caliber: .25-06 Remington
Action Type: Falling Block Single Shot Rifle
Markings: The stop of the barrel is marked with a Ruger warning over “STURM, RUGER & CO., INC. / SOUTHPORT, CONN. U.S.A.”. The left side of the barrel is marked with “25-06 REM” and a Ruger proof mark. The top of the receiver is marked “RUGER” in a decorative ribbon over “No. 1”. The underside left of the receiver is marked with the serial number “133-71482”. The grip cap and buttpad are marked with the company’s phoenix logo.
Barrel Length: 24” Heavy Barrel with Recessed Crown
Sights/Optics: There is no provision for iron sights on this rifle. The barrel is drilled, tapped, and filled with two-piece rails that have attached a pair of 1” Ruger rings.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is a two-piece checkered wood with pistol grip, beavertail forend, fluted straight comb, and textured black rubber buttpad. There are sling studs on the belly of the buttstock and forend. The stock has minor handling marks along with a few light nicks most notable on the left side of the buttstock. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP is 13 3/4” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The buttpad has light wear at the heel and toe along with minor discoloration. Overall, the stocks rate in Fine condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is no erosion.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 97% of its metal finish. There are scattered light nicks on the barrel, the most notable between the optic rings. There is minor thinning on the muzzle outside the crown. The receiver has taken on a light plum hue. The action has minor operational wear. The screws have minor tool marks with strong slots, and all markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Fine condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork and Accessories: The scope rings as mentioned above.
Our Assessment: The Ruger No. 1 was introduced in 1967 and at first blush 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 2000 and is in Fine condition. It is chambered for .25-06 Remington, making it useful for anything from prairie dogs to antelope. 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. Good luck and happy bidding!