Ruger #1 worth keeping?

[Trey Veston]

This is another rifle I have that I have never shot and know nothing about. It's in .375 H&H.

Serial number says it is a 1972 model. The forearm is stock, and the shoulder stock is custom. They don't match, which is annoying. Scope is a Burris Black Diamond. I would keep the scope for another rifle.

It doesn't fill any roles I have for a hunting rifle.

No idea if it is particularly rare or valuable, but I have three other single-shot rifles that I am keeping, so not sure if the Ruger is worth keeping in the collection.

 

[JohnKSa]

Judging your feeling about the rifle from your post content, I would say that your best bet is to sell it. You'll probably be happier with the money and I think whoever buys it will be a lot happier with the rifle.

I don't know that it's especially rare, but they do have a following and there are probably some folks out there willing to pay to get their hands on one. I would think the .375 H&H chambering would be pretty special to someone.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

Concur, doesn't seem to appeal to you so likely best to let it go.

Is odd they redid the stock but not the fore arm. (oops, read that wrong).

Great, classic, big game chambering. If you have brass ammo for it that could help move the price up on it as (last I looked) brass/ammo is a bit hard to get for them now.

 

[marksman13]

I’d be interested to hear an asking price if you decide to sell it.

 

[marksman13]

Concur, doesn't seem to appeal to you so likely best to let it go.

Is odd they redid the stock but not the fore arm.

Great, classic, big game chambering. If you have brass ammo for it that could help move the price up on it as (last I looked) brass/ammo is a bit hard to get for them now.

That fore end is custom.

 

[Ohen Cepel]

That fore end is custom.

You're right, not enough coffee this morning. I read it wrong.

 

[marksman13]

You're right, not enough coffee this morning. I read it wrong.

Let me back up. It may not be a custom fore end, but it has likely been customized. I don’t think Ruger has put out many No. 1s with an ebony tip. I’m also not convinced that the butt stock isn’t a modified factory stock. It appears to be quality work, regardless.

 

[Spats McGee]

This is another rifle I have that I have never shot and know nothing about. It's in .375 H&H.

Serial number says it is a 1972 model. The forearm is stock, and the shoulder stock is custom. They don't match, which is annoying. Scope is a Burris Black Diamond. I would keep the scope for another rifle.

It doesn't fill any roles I have for a hunting rifle.

No idea if it is particularly rare or valuable, but I have three other single-shot rifles that I am keeping, so not sure if the Ruger is worth keeping in the collection.

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I don't know much about these, but it doesn't really sound like you're all that interested in it. Sell it and get something that you are interested in.

 

[BobABQ]

If you are not using it and don’t intend to use then I would send it down the road.

 

[Speedo66]

A gun you’re not interested in in a punishing and expensive caliber?

Say goodbye…

 

[d2wing]

Hmmm, if I was going to hunt something that I needed a .375 to kill, it sure would not be a single shot. Unless it's a target rifle a single shot is a vanity rifle. If it's ugly with a mismatched stock it is useless to me but one guys ugly is another guys prize.

 

[mongoslow]

if nothing else I would like to be in line when you decide on a price, it has my intreset at the very least

 

[Howland937]

I don't find it exceptionally pretty, but it's far from homely. If this were a poll, I'd vote "sell". Sounds like you're about 75% that direction anyway so keep the scope and let it go.

 

[doubleh]

I am a fan of #1 Rugers but certainly not in that caliber, nor would I would have a use for any rifle in that caliber. It appears you really have little interest so I vote to sell it.

 

[Riomouse911]

I love the look and feel of Ruger No.1 rifles, and a pair in .300 and .375 H&H were on my bucket list.

But after my most recent range trip with rifles, I decided that I just don’t want to get beat up by recoil anymore. So, those magnum guns will forever remain unowned by me.

Good luck finding a buyer.

Stay safe.

 

[Litetrigger]

That is a very nice rifle with professional upgrade features and interesting caliber. If I were buying I would expect to pay well over $2K.

 

[red rick]

I would send it down the road by the way that I interpret your post and wouldn’t think twice about it .

 

[243winxb]

.375 H&H, don't match .

The 375 is for dangerous game, but not in a single shot.

The wood is a turn off. Will it sell? Yes if at a low price, that you will not except.

Perfect cast bullet gun with reduces loads.

I think you will be keeping it.

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/994865398 Sold for $ 1475. Condition, as new.

 

[Hookeye]

#1 have no cheekpiece IIRC

Also its not of the old wood type IMHO.

Barrel has diff front sight and not a full band for front swivel.
Looks to be a non Ruger barrel (if it doesn't have the Ruger lettering).

Looks darn nice BTW.

 

[Hookeye]

People have hunted nasty critters in Africa w #1s for some time.
A falling block is pretty easy and quick to reload IMHO

A factory #1 w good wood, esp in a less common cartridge, may command a decent price.
Yup, they're limited run stuff these days and as such certain auction sites look to be having hefty bids.
IMHO the factory guns look to move better than modified.........collectors and all that.

Nice rifle, but being custom...........you're gonna have to find somebody that wants those same kind of modifications.
And even then...........

Some folks want a custom gun, and would rather pay for a new one, rather than buy the exact same thing somebody else
had done (used).
Just so they can call it "their build".

Consequently............your market (IMHO) is for somebody that wants a non factory gun w those changes.
And that person is either not patient enough to have theirs built, or is willing to buy a used one, maybe at a cost savings.

Nice rifle, good luck w sale.
You might get a hefty price for it. Never know.

MSRP for current new is around 2K.
Have seen like new in box, sell for 1500.
Again, these factory rifles, where down the road they fill a collector's spot.

IMHO #1 collectors are even more rifle loony than most.

 

[1KPerDay]

That thing is awesome. I’d try hard to learn to love it personally. But someone will love it if you don’t.

 

[Hookeye]

For 10 bucks you can get the Ruger factory to do a research and letter.
I remember Brownells having Ruger barreled actions for sale, dunno if they just had actions.
Be worth the $ and short wait ( a month last letter I got ) to see how that thing left the factory.

 

[Hookeye]

Lemma snap pics of my B model, its either a 72 or 74 IIRC

 

[Trey Veston]

I believe it was used in Africa on some critters. I will have to reference photos to be sure. I know my .50-90 was used to take an elephant...

 

[Hookeye]

Now that's cool stuff!