Got a Ruger #1 375 H&H in on a trade deal. I don't know much about these guns. One of my friends says it a Tropical model. But it doesen't say tropical on it at all. Another person says they only made the 375 in tropical. It does have a barrel band for the sling and a 24" barrel, and a fold down rear site if that helps. How do I firure this out? Thanks Maddog PS I am going to sell it also. What is it worth? It looks new.
Posts: 1899 | Location: Alaska | Registered: 03 May 2001
The .375 H&H No. 1 is the "Tropical Rifle". A fair price for them used is in the $475.00 to $575.00 range depending on how nice the wood is, etc. I hunted with one for several years, and it was about the best handling rifle that I have owned.
Give me a call if you have more questions.
Dave
Posts: 3867 | Location: Eastern Slope, Colorado, USA | Registered: 01 March 2001
Dave thanks for the info. Do you know anybody interedted in this. Thanks Marc PS you heading my way anytime soon.. ???? In still live in the same house...
Posts: 1899 | Location: Alaska | Registered: 03 May 2001
It is the No. 1H Tropical. if in excellent condition, it is worth in the vicinity of $500.00 - $600.00, depending on where you live and how nice the wood is! I have one. Mine has plain wood and the late model, sorry trigger. But it shoots well, and is a real nice rifle!
The Ruger No 1 is a fantastic rifle and many are extremely accurate. The No 1 action is arguably the strongest rifle action EVER built, capable of handling anything a responsible loader could ever ask it to do with ease. Ruger tested these No 1's years ago trying to blow them up and could not do it - filling a 7mm Rem Mag case to the brim with Unique and compressing a long, heavy bullet into it... The case head literally melted away but the rifle did not let go!
Of course needless to say the .375 H&H is a classic round that's arguably the most versatile all-around centerfire round to be had. The combo you've got could make for a wonderful rifle. KEEP IT and enjoy!
Mine's a .458 Win and it's one of my favorite rifles without question.
Posts: 863 | Location: Mtns of the Desert Southwest, USA | Registered: 26 February 2004
