Ruger No 1 No-1 Number-1 International 01361 243 Win Single Shot Rifle 2016
SOLD FOR: $1401
LSB#: 210610DL06
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: No. 1 International (Model #01361, Catalog #1-RSI)
Serial Number: 133-56828
Year of Manufacture: 2000 (RUGER Serial Number Lookup)
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Action Type: Falling Block Single Shot Rifle
Markings: The stop of the barrel is marked with a Ruger two-line warning. The left side of the barrel is marked with “243 WIN” and a Ruger proof mark. The top of the receiver is marked “RUGER / No. 1”. The underside left of the receiver is marked with the serial number “133-56828”. The grip cap and buttpad are marked with a Ruger phoenix logo.
Barrel Length: 20”
Sights/Optics: The front sight is a beaded brass blade in-line dovetailed into a banded base that is fixed to the barrel. The rear sight is a flip-up u-notch with a white diamond that is dovetailed into the barrel rib. The sight picture can be flipped over to a square-notch configuration. The barrel is drilled, tapped and filled with a Ruger rail that is notch for the included Ruger rings (not installed).
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is a Mannlicher-style two-piece wood with checkered black-capped pistol grip, black-capped beavertail forend, fluted straight comb, and textured black rubber buttpad. There is a QD sling swivel on the belly of the buttstock and a sling swivel on the underside of the forend. The buttstock has a few light drag lines on the left side. The checkering on the right side of the grip has a more notable scuff. The forend is free of any notable wear or damage. 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 only light handling marks. Overall, the stock rates 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.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 98% of its metal finish. The receiver and lever have taken on a minor plum hue. There are light handling marks, but otherwise this rifle is free of notable wear or damage. The screws show light tool marks with strong slots, and all markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in 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 a serial-matching Ruger factory cardboard box, one (1) additional QD sling swivel, two (2) Ruger rings in their original packaging, a lock in its original packaging, and assorted factory paperwork including the manual. The box shows moderate wear from storage and handling with ribbing visible on most surfaces, and slightly crumpled corners. Overall, the box rates in Very Good condition.
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—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 is in Excellent condition, the bright bore is chambered for the .243 Winchester cartridge, and it was manufactured in 2010. This rifle would make a good hunting rifle, or even a nice long-distance target rifle as well for years to come. Good luck and happy bidding!