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Ruger #3 Deluxe?
19 April 2009, 18:04
GunCatRuger #3 Deluxe?
Did Ruger ever produce a #3 in a "Deluxe" version?
Could this be a #3 with #1 wood?
19 April 2009, 18:12
Cliff LyleMy first impression is that you are looking at a #3 with custom wood. Very nice custom wood, I would add.
19 April 2009, 18:24
GunCatA few more pictures (that I did not post) show the Ruger recoil pad and grip cap.
It sure looks just like a #1 wood configuration to me.
FWIW: R.L Wilson's "Ruger and His Guns" make no mention of a "Deluxe" #3
19 April 2009, 18:48
MickinColoIt looks like someone switched the #3 stocks out with #1 stocks. It sure made a plain Jane #3 look a hell of a lot better IMO. Whether the switch happened at the factory or in someone’s basement, I have no idea.
20 April 2009, 02:18
no1fanquote:
Originally posted by no1fan:
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Originally posted by MickinColo:
It looks like someone switched the #3 stocks out with #1 stocks. It sure made a plan Jane #3 look a hell of a lot better IMO. Whether the switch happened at the factory or in someone’s basement, I have no idea.
Someone switched the stocks, a favorite passtime of # 3 owners.
20 April 2009, 02:43
MickinColoquote:
Originally posted by no1fan:
quote:
Originally posted by no1fan:
quote:
Originally posted by MickinColo:
It looks like someone switched the #3 stocks out with #1 stocks. It sure made a plan Jane #3 look a hell of a lot better IMO. Whether the switch happened at the factory or in someone’s basement, I have no idea.
Someone switched the stocks, a favorite passtime of # 3 owners.
The red butt pad signifies an earlier rifle. Ruger in the early No 1 and No 3 days had some exceptionally nice wood on their rifles. Usually the forend and buttstock did not seem to match insofar as the figure in the buttstock and the mostly stright grain in the forestock.
That might just be an out the factory door rifle. But it could have a No.1 stock, who knows?
Don't ask me what happened, when I left Viet Nam, we were winning.
20 April 2009, 03:57
MickinColoThe #3s’ I’ve seen have a straight back butt stock (no pistol grip) and a straight forearm with a barrel band the goes over the barrel and the forward part of the front stock which also serves as a forward swivel mount. There is no separate barrel band for mounting the front sling swivel. Although this is unique, these modifications may have been done anywhere.
20 April 2009, 06:44
BuliwyfNo, Ruger did not produce a No3 Deluxe.
20 April 2009, 19:48
El DeguelloLooks like No.1 wood and an after-market front sling swivel stud.
To carry such a style one step further, I would alter the action lever to fit snugly against the pistol grip, a'la Martini, rather than have it floating out in the air under the grip.
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21 April 2009, 06:12
N E 450 No2IMHO that is a No3 with No 1 Wood.
What calibre is it?
It looks NICE. How does it handle?
As a side note, a buddy of mine had a No3 in 30/40 Krag.
It was AWSOME, it shot like a bench rest rifle.
It was unbelieveable.
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21 April 2009, 15:41
GunCatquote:
Originally posted by N E 450 No2:
IMHO that is a No3 with No 1 Wood.
What calibre is it?
It looks NICE. How does it handle?
.45-70 Govt. caliber.
As far as handling and shooting I'll have to get back to you. You see... in my wielding to lustful desire and temptation I just bought the gun last night
Another #3 in .45-70 I've tinkered with a little was a fun shooter, especially if you kept the velocity in the old Trapdoor load range, but load it up hot and that light gun started to let you take a pounding.
In my younger years it was pretty girls that made me weak...now its pretty guns (and the guns are much cheaper in the long run, not to mention much easier to explain to the Mrs.)
Thanks to all for your input and sharing of knowledge.
29 April 2009, 03:58
Paul Bquote:
Originally posted by GunCat:
quote:
Originally posted by N E 450 No2:
IMHO that is a No3 with No 1 Wood.
What calibre is it?
It looks NICE. How does it handle?
.45-70 Govt. caliber.
As far as handling and shooting I'll have to get back to you. You see... in my wielding to lustful desire and temptation I just bought the gun last night
Another #3 in .45-70 I've tinkered with a little was a fun shooter, especially if you kept the velocity in the old Trapdoor load range, but load it up hot and that light gun started to let you take a pounding.
In my younger years it was pretty girls that made me weak...now its pretty guns (and the guns are much cheaper in the long run, not to mention much easier to explain to the Mrs.)
Thanks to all for your input and sharing of knowledge.
Beautiful rifle. Just like a #3 should have been done. Recoil? Try a 510 gr, bullet at 1550 FPS at the muzzle fom an original #3 with the straight stock and plastic buttplate. I haven't had a #3 in 45-70 for at least 6 years and my shoulder still complains at the thought.
Paul B.
30 April 2009, 07:01
GunCatGot the gun in today...Frankenstien gun or not its better looking in person than in the pictures...and surprise, suprise, its a 1976 "200th Year" model to boot.
30 April 2009, 19:44
El Deguelloquote:
Originally posted by GunCat:
Got the gun in today...Frankenstien gun or not its better looking in person than in the pictures...and surprise, suprise, its a 1976 "200th Year" model to boot.
Cool!
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01 May 2009, 05:59
N E 450 No2From the picture I think it looks good.
I Never did like the wood design on the factory No3's.
As far as hunting goes, the 300gr jacketed bullets at @1800fs will kill deer and igs very well.
For really big pigs, elk and black bear a 350 or 400 gr bullet at @1800 to 1900 will hit like the Hammer of Thor.
IMR 3031 powder is my favorite in the 45/70.
Keep us posted, let us know how she shoots.
Again, I like the way she looks.
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