28 Gauge Ruger # 1

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28 Gauge Ruger # 1

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02 August 2018, 08:50

CHIPKING3220

28 Gauge Ruger # 1

I have this half assed idea about converting a Ruger #1 to a single shot smooth bore 28 gauge. Any idea who might do that kind of work?

02 August 2018, 15:47

p dog shooter

To keep on topic I don't know of any one but one would think about any good smith could screw a shotgun barrel on.

An interesting idea.

Would really be over kill for a 28ga.

For the money spent I would think one could buy a very nice real 28ga shotgun.

When you go to sell expect to get half or less of what you have into it.

02 August 2018, 17:28

CHIPKING3220

I like the #1 as a platform and its fairly hard to find a really good harmless single shot shotgun. As far as resale value most custom guns are a money sewer.

02 August 2018, 17:36

skb

You will need to alter the loading trough and recess the safety button. Not an overly complicated job but you will need to think it through.

02 August 2018, 18:53

dpcd

It is a straightforward job; I just do not have the tooling needed for the chamber and the chokes he wants.
Shotguns are like hammers to me; by them off the shelf, use them and throw them back in the drawer.

05 August 2018, 03:26

JBrown

Dennis Olson of Plains Montana would be the guy to contact. He does a lot of big-bore #1 conversions. He is a great guy to deal with.

Jason

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07 August 2018, 15:45

MNR

New England Custom Guns has been doing these conversions for a couple years now. I believe they do them in 20gauge though. More of a slug gun with express sights than an upland bird rig. It would be worth discussing it with them.