Ruger No 1 218 Bee 26” Barreled Action Falling Block Single Shot Rifle 2002
LSB#: LSB250528MY037
Make: Ruger
Model: No. 1
Serial Number: 133-96761
Year of Manufacture: 2002
Caliber: .218 Bee
Action Type: Falling Block Single Shot
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked with Ruger’s 2-Line warning and Southport address. The left side of the barrel is marked with “.218 BEE”. The top of the receiver is marked “RUGER / NO. 1”. The bottom left of the receiver is marked with the serial number.
Barrel Length: 26”
Sights / Optics: There are no provisions for iron sights. The top of the barrel is mounted with a quarter rib, and is set up for Ruger-style rings.
Stock Configuration & Condition: There are no stocks on this rifle. This is a barreled action, and will need stocks installed.
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 97% of its original metal finish. The balance of the finish shows light, patchy surface corrosion throughout the barrel. There is light operational wear on the falling block. Otherwise, the bluing is deep and dark throughout. The markings are clear and legible. The screw heads are sharp. Overall, this barreled action rates in Very Good condition.
Mechanics: The action functions correctly, as does the tang 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 barreled action comes with its original serial number matching box, owner’s manual/paperwork, gun lock, and scope rings.
Our Assessment: The Ruger No. 1 is a modern reinterpretation of classic falling-block single-shot rifles — introduced by Ruger to combine a rigid action with modern machining and tight tolerances. Renowned for its elegant lines, one-piece falling block and simple, solid construction, the No. 1 has long been valued as a precision single-shot platform that showcases a clean receiver-to-barrel fit and a direct, unobstructed sighting plane when configured for optics. This lot is offered as a barreled action only, complete with serial-number-matching box, owner’s paperwork, a factory gun lock, and scope rings — it will require stocks to be fitted to become a finished rifle.
Chambered in .218 Bee, a compact, high-velocity cartridge developed for efficient varmint performance and flat trajectories with lightweight bullets, the barreled action checks out cosmetically as a well-preserved example from 2002. The metal retains approximately 97% of its original finish with only light, patchy surface corrosion noted along portions of the barrel, and the bore is bright with sharp rifling, rating 10/10. Presented as a tidy, original barreled action with accessories included, this piece offers a straightforward starting point for a custom build or gunsmith installation.
