Ruger #1 45-70, later black pad version; excellent plus condition; can't see any marks at all; if it had a box it could pass as new. No rings. I never fired it. $1450. Plus shipping. Must sell; need WW2 jeep parts.
Posts: 17428 | Location: USA | Registered: 02 August 2009
This is a beautiful rifle! I have one just like it but with the longer barrel and this one looks handier! These rifles are a perfect platform for the 45-70.
The first one I got was the 1976 Centennial model, and have had many of them since. All mine had 22 inch barrels, as does this one. I also had one Lyman Model with 28 inch barrel and long scope; those are really rare now. One thing about #1s is that even careless reloaders don't have to worry, As much. I used to load them so hot that you couldn't hold on to the forearm.
Posts: 17428 | Location: USA | Registered: 02 August 2009
I bought one, magnificent shape, about 20 years back. I loaded it to the gills, 350 at 2300, 405 at 2100. The gun needed about 3 more pounds for those loads. It was so pristine I wouldn't hunt with it. Like a fool I sold it, but bought an 1895 I don't mind getting scratched in the brush
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Posts: 849 | Location: Between Doan's Crossing and Red River Station | Registered: 22 July 2001
Seems no one wants these any more; just a few years ago they were very salable; these young guys don't want wood stocks or 45-70s or single shots. My local gun shop does not stock anything with wood on it. No demand. Thanks for the bump to the top; I will probably just strip it for parts now.....
Posts: 17428 | Location: USA | Registered: 02 August 2009
I had one of those Lyman 28in barreled rifles. Should have kept it for its toughness and accuracy. All my 45-70s have wood stocks. Including an original 1885 SS and a 1920s 1886.
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Posts: 438 | Location: Between Alaska and Gulf of Mexico | Registered: 22 December 2017
It's a shame. Had 375 H&H, 450-400 , loved them both. Now I have a 450 Nitro, love it too. Wonderful guns, wish I had kept my other 2, but they are getting too pricey for me these days. Rick
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Posts: 710 | Location: Gulf coast SW Fla. USA | Registered: 21 December 2006
Originally posted by dpcd: Seems no one wants these any more; just a few years ago they were very salable; these young guys don't want wood stocks or 45-70s or single shots. My local gun shop does not stock anything with wood on it. No demand. Thanks for the bump to the top; I will probably just strip it for parts now.....
havent been in a gun shop in ages. sad to hear that wood stock comment. going to hell in a handbasket. wish i had to he $$ right now for it. hell i just liked seeing the pic!
Posts: 1550 | Location: south of austin texas | Registered: 25 November 2011
