Ruger #1 A with 26" barrel?

[muddler2]

I just purchased a Ruger #1 in 7mm mag. It has what I believe a 26" barrel complete with sights and rib. I have searched the web and not found anything like it. I am going by pic the seller sent me as the rifle hasn't arrived yet. It has the Alex Henry forend so is an "A"
Any ideas? I can send the pic to an email. address.

[BrianU]

Actually what you have is a #1S medium sporter.  They are chambered in the common magnum calibers, starting at the 7mm Magnum and going up to the .338 Magnum.

Brian

[Rangr44]

The #1-S looks identical to the #1-A, to the casual glance - but upon closer examination a heavier barrel contour will be found, and the longer barrel, except for the #1-S .45-70, which has a 22" bbl.

Another samo-looking model, but with even heavier barrels (usually 24" IIRC), are the #1-H (Tropicals) - of which very few (early) were in .45-70, and are VERY collectible.

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[nomosendero]

Actually what you have is a #1S medium sporter.  They are chambered in the common magnum calibers, starting at the 7mm Magnum and going up to the .338 Magnum.

Brian

I had one of those in 7RM with beautiful wood, but it would not shoot under 1.5", I don't own it now.

[muddler2]

Thanks for your replies. They are right on. I received the rifle and it is a beauty. 26" bbl and looks unfired. I checked the manufacture date (1997). The barrel seems heavier than other rifles I have but, at exactly 8 lb, it is surprisingly easy to handle and well balanced. Overall length is less than my m70 fwt 308.
Is this a relatively rare rifle? I have never seen another here in B.C.

[Hank08]

Great looking rifles, not rare here, I've had 2 of them, but may be rare where you are.
H08

[Darrell Davis]

Hey there muddler2,

I have had a number of #1s, all good shooters! LOVE EM!

There is a way to glass bed the forarm, which allows the forarm to be floated. I have done it on a number of them.

On the 1S, I just can't handle the Alex Henry forarm, YUKIE POOOOOO!!

So, the cure is to cut the forarm off - at a 45 degree angle -  just behind that ugly grove and mount what ever type of wood tip that rings your bell.

Took me a bunch of thinking on the 300 1S I had, but with a nice piece of Black Walnut in place it was way cool.

This also allows continued use of the barrel band for sling use - another nice feature, and I believe more secure then the sling screw in the forend wood.

Keep em coming!

CDOC