Ruger No. 1 | |
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Type | Falling Block Rifle |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designer | Bill Ruger |
Designed | 1966 |
Manufacturer | Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc. |
Unit cost | $1,299 (2012) [1] |
Produced | 1967–2013 (original production) 2014–present (limited production) [2] [3] |
Variants | Standard, Varminter, Light Sporter, International, Tropical, Medium Sporter. |
Specifications | |
Mass | 6–12 pounds (2.7–5.4 kg) [1] |
Length | 36.5–42.5 inches (93–108 cm) [1] |
Barrel length | 20–28 inches (51–71 cm) [1] |
Cartridge | Various (see article) |
Action | Farquharson-style Hammerless falling block |
Feed system | Single shot |
Sights | none, or open sights |
The Ruger No. 1 is a single-shot rifle with a Farquharson-style hammerless falling-block action, introduced and manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. since 1967. [4] An underlever lowers the breechblock to allow ammunition loading and also cocks the rifle. Lenard Brownell, commenting on his work at Ruger, said of the No. 1: "There was never any question about the strength of the action. I remember, in testing it, how much trouble I had trying to tear it up. In fact, I never did manage to blow one apart." [5]
A shotgun-style tang safety works on the hammer and sear. Available with an Alexander Henry, beavertail, or Mannlicher style forearm in a multitude of calibers.
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Over the years, the No. 1 has been chambered in many different cartridges, including: [6] [7] [8]