I recently bought a Ruger No1 in .375 H&H in near new condition. I bought it mostly to rob the Schmidt & Bender scope on it. When it arrived I was pleased to discover it is a 200th year version made in 1976. I'm going to sell it but I don't know if the 200th year manufacture adds to the value. A cursory review of auction shows .375s going in the low teens. How much more does the 200th Year add?

Zero in my opinion, and I'm not trying to be disrespective. Probably worth around $900 unless it has exceptional wood, then the value goes up. Hopefully, I'm wrong.

I don't think it adds anything to the sales price. As mdstewart said, exceptional wood does increase value. The older guns, pre-warning, are usually worth more.

I agree with mdstewart. In fact I am pretty sure it has a salt stock and you need to check and watch for rust where the metal touches the wood!!!

No salt stock. I had one once and that's the first thing I checked. It is a pre-warning gun with red buttpad. The wood and metal finish have a few tiny handling marks but are 99% factory original. The bore is perfect. I'm still inclined to think that I can get low teens for it.

Ruger made a lot of #1's that year. I am not sure of the count for the 200 Anniversary models but I know its a lot. If it was new and unfired in the box it would demand a premium. It's also possible because of the Caliber(375 H&H) they didn't make very many in that caliber? The Boddington models are selling in the low teens. In fact I bought three Boddington's with 5 boxes of ammo last fall for $3000 including a 450 Nitro. In the end your rifle is worth what someone is willing to pay for it. Shoot it and enjoy it.

Well, IMO, pre-warning red pad guns are worth somewhat more than later guns. Usually they have better wood than later guns as well, which adds to the value. I don't know if it will bring in the low teens or not. It's all a matter of what someone is willing to pay. I doubt you would get top price here on AR. You might want to try Gunbroker, GunsAmerica, or GunsInternational. I know Mackie's Landing Firearms in NC has at least 3 of the Boddington models at $1,399. They have had them quite a while, and safe to say they bring more than the standard No. 1s.

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Originally posted by Vol717:
No salt stock. I had one once and that's the first thing I checked. It is a pre-warning gun with red buttpad. The wood and metal finish have a few tiny handling marks but are 99% factory original. The bore is perfect. I'm still inclined to think that I can get low teens for it.

To me stainless #1's are worth the most. I never had one that wasn't a complete shooter.