Sturm Ruger No. 1-V Varminter .223 Remington 24” Single Shot Rifle MFD 1995
SOLD FOR: $1,258.00
LSB#: WY241110TW004
Make: Sturm, Ruger & Co.
Model: No. 1 (Model #01337)
Serial Number: 133-26118
Year of Manufacture: 1995 (Ruger Serial Number Lookup)
Caliber: .223 Remington
Action Type: Falling Block Single Shot Rifle
Markings: The top of the barrel is marked with a Ruger Southport warning / address. The left side of the barrel is marked with “223 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 “133-26118”. 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 and tapped for scope base options. Two of the holes are filled with screws while the other four are empty.
Stock Configuration and Condition: The stock is a two-piece checkered walnut with beavertail forend, capped pistol grip, fluted straight comb, and Ruger black rubber buttpad. There is a sling stud on the underside of the forend and a stud on the bell. The stock has minor handling marks but otherwise free of any notable wear or damage. The checkering is sharp. There are no chips or cracks. The LOP is 13 5/8” from the front of the trigger to the back of the buttpad. The buttpad has light wear at the heel and toe. Overall, the stocks rate in Excellent condition.
Type of Finish: Blued
Finish Originality: Original
Bore Condition: The bore is bright and the rifling is sharp. There is some scattered light erosion in the bore. In this writer’s opinion the bore rates 7/10.
Overall Condition: This rifle retains about 96% of its metal finish. There is erosion around the front two scope base screws. There is some freckled corrosion around the muzzle. There are some minor scratches on the barrel. The action has light operational wear. The screws have tool marks. The markings are clear. Overall, this rifle rates in Very Good 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: None.
Our Assessment: The Ruger No. 1 was introduced in 1967 and 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 1995 and is in Very Good condition. It is chambered for .223 Remington, making it useful for anything from prairie dogs to hogs. 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! – L.S.
