#3 in 22Hornet

[Nixter]

Gentlemen, I need your help. On my visit to the local gunshop today I found a Ruger #3 in 22 Hornet. It is wearing a Leupold fixed 8x scope. Bluing and bore are in great shape (I comment on the bore but I have no experience in bore examination), the bore is shiny and I saw no weirdness with my naked eye. Wood plainly figured and finish is pretty good. Asking price 599. Dealer is going to contact seller to see how much negotiating room there is since it's been there for 8 months.

The thing is I know nothing about this rifle in terms of quirks or what problems I may be buying.

Please educate me in the finer points of Ruger #3's. A Google search and a search of this site didn't give me much to go on.

I appreciate your thoughtful input.


Nixter

Cross-posted in Single-Shot Rifles

[Omaha-BeenGlockin]

I'm thinking there is A LOT of room to work with----the #3 was the lower model single-shot Ruger at the time-------considering a NIB #1 is going for a little more than that these days--- $599 is way too much.

Not sure of rarity of that chambering----which might add some value-----but its something worth looking into.

[Lawdog]

Nixter,

Even with a fixed power 8x Leupold on it I would go over $375.00(+/-).  I own a No. !b in .22 Hornet which to me is a much better rifle.  They make a great calling rifle/cartridge.  The .22 Hornet is nice to pelts when loaded right.  Lawdog
 

[22shooter]

I own two No 3's.  One is in .223 Rem and the other is a .22 KHornet.  Both shoot 1" groups at 100 yards.  I like them both.