Seller’s Guide: How Much Is A Ruger No. 1 Worth?
The Ruger No. 1 has an average market value that ranges from $830 to $2,000, depending on the caliber, model, and condition. The Ruger No. 1 is a classically styled, single-shot rifle, that uses a Farquharson-style hammerless falling-block action. At Dunlap Gun Buyers and cashmyguns.com we have experience with a wide range of Ruger No. 1 rifles and know the market value of a Ruger No.1. Are you selling your Ruger No.1? Contact us to find out what your Ruger No. 1 rifle is worth.
Ruger No. 1 Models
When Ruger introduced the rifle in 1966, hunters fell in love with this traditional styled rifle and the challenges of hunting with a single-shot rifle. Ruger produced the rifles consistently until 2014 when the No. 1 went into limited production and is still produced to this day. The rifles has been chambered in over 70 different calibers ranging from calibers suitable for hunting gophers to elephants. There are also 12 different models variants. Some with walnut stocks and others with laminated wood stocks. Finishes available are blued and stainless steel. Contact us to find out what your Ruger No. 1 rifle is worth.
Ruger No. 1-A Light Sporter Model
A Ruger No. 1-A Light Sporter model is equipped with a 22-inch barrel, folding rear sight on a quarter rib and ramp front sight. The stock is American walnut with an Alexander Henry forearm. These rifles weigh about 7-1/4 pounds depending on the caliber.
Ruger No. 1-B Standard Model
A Ruger No. 1-B Standard model is equipped with a 22- or 26-inch barrel, no sights, and American walnut stock features a beavertail forearm.
Ruger No. 1-H Tropical Model
The Ruger No. 1-H Tropical model is chambered in large bore calibers suitable for large and dangerous game. The No. 1-H Tropical came standard with a 24-inch heavy barrel, folding rear sight on a quarter rib and ramp front sight.
Ruger No. 1-RSI International Model
The No. 1-RSI International model featured a full Mannlicher style stock and 20-inch barrel with open sights.
Ruger No. 1-S Medium Sporter Model
The No. 1-S Medium Sporter model featured either a 22- or 26-inch medium taper barrel with open sights.
Ruger No. 1-V Varminter Model
A Ruger No. 1-V Varminter model is equipped with a 22- or 26-inch heavy taper barrel, no sights, target scope blocks, and an American walnut stock with a beavertail forearm.
Ruger No. 1 Stainless Models
Ruger produced stainless steel version of their No. 1 models and used a “K” to designated these rifles. These No. 1had similar features and were available in similar calibers, except had a satin stainless steel finish and a grey laminated hardwood stock.
Ruger No. 3 Carbine
The Ruger No. 3 Carbine is similar to the No. 1 except with a simpler lever design and a plain stock. No. 3 Ruger rifles were chambered is fewer calibers compared to the No. 1 and were produced from 1972 to 1987. The No. 3 Ruger rifles are less valuable than the No. 1 rifles.
Ruger Single-Shot Rifles
There are many different Ruger single-shot rifles. Some are more valuable than others due to low production runs on certain models and calibers. Contact us to find out what your Ruger single-shot rifle is worth.