Ruger No.1B Standard 300 Weatherby Magnum 26” Falling-Block Rifle Modern
SOLD FOR: $1,075.00
LSB#: LSB250528MY062
Make: Ruger
Model: No. 1B Standard (Beavertail Fore-End)
Serial Number: 132-82426
Year of Manufacture: 1988–1989 Modern
Caliber: .300 Weatherby Magnum
Action Type: Falling-Block, Single-Shot Rifle with Tang Safety
Markings: The barrel is marked “300 WEATHERBY MAG.”. The quarter-rib and receiver carry the Ruger roll marks and Southport, Connecticut address. The serial number is marked on the receiver.
Barrel Length: 26” Medium Contour Barrel
Sights / Optics: The quarter-rib is drilled and tapped for scope rings; no iron sights are installed.
Stock Configuration & Condition: The two-piece walnut stock features cut checkering, a beavertail fore-end, pistol grip, sling swivel studs, and a factory red rubber recoil pad. There are scattered light handling marks and compressions from field use, but no cracks or structural damage. The LOP measures approximately 13 1/2″ from the front of the trigger to the back of the pad.
Type of Finish: Blued Steel
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright with sharp rifling and no visible erosion. In this writer’s opinion, the bore rates 9/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains approximately 92% plus of its original blued finish. Light edge wear and faint handling marks are present on the receiver and along the quarter-rib, consistent with careful field use. Screw heads remain sharp, and the rifle shows strong original metal polish with only minimal thinning near contact points.
Mechanics: The falling-block action, extractor, and tang safety all function correctly at the time of inspection. We did not fire this rifle. As with all used firearms, a thorough cleaning may be necessary to meet your maintenance requirements.
Box, Paperwork & Accessories: None
Our Assessment:
Introduced in 1967, the Ruger No. 1 reimagined the classic Farquharson falling-block rifle with modern precision and American styling. The “B” designation, or Standard model, represents the most balanced of the series—featuring a 26″ medium-weight barrel, quarter-rib, and a beavertail fore-end optimized for steady field shooting and scope use.
This example, dating from 1988–1989, is chambered in the powerful .300 Weatherby Magnum—a cartridge known for its flat trajectory and long-range energy, designed by Roy Weatherby in 1944 to push .30 caliber performance to new heights. The combination of Weatherby’s magnum ballistics and Ruger’s robust, compact single-shot design results in a rifle capable of extraordinary precision and range with minimal bulk.
Retaining over 92% of its original blued finish and a near-pristine bore, this No. 1B remains a striking example of late-1980s Ruger craftsmanship. It stands as both a refined sporting rifle and a tribute to the timeless elegance of the single-shot form.
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