Did a search here but couldn't find what I wanted.
Itchin' for a #1 but want to know what the model designations mean: #1, 1A, 1AB, 1B, etc. I understand the accuracy caveats regarding #1's, looking for maybe a standard cal., 270, 280, '06, 7x57, etc., not varmint cals. Thanks.

Picked up a "Bluebook of Gun Values" and found what I wanted to know.

Welcome to the #1 club Gimpy. I like the #1S w/ the shorter Alex. Henry forend. The #1B is a nice rifle but find the #1A too light & the #1H too heavy. You are more likely to find a #1 that shoots instead of one that does not. Let us know what you end up w/.

Thanks alot, Fred. Was on gunsamerica earlier and saw at least 30-40 #1's for sale in various configs from 218 Bee to 458 Win. Does your #1S have the quarter-rib for scope mounting? Looks like a place for potential inaccuracy, maybe? I'd prefer the 1V, with the integral setup, but I would want to rebarrel with more of a sporter contour, and know barrels are a bit of a pain to remove with the forearm hanger(I've done a couple of bolts). Anyway, thanks again for the added info.

As w/ most things, the more parts the more potential for problems. My #1S was factory stock in 7mm Rem. mag. The worst it ever shot was 2" w/ one of several factory loads. It shot so well I thought I would spend the money & have it rechambered to 7mm Dakota, for a bit extra perf. & just to be different.
The rifle easily shoots under 1.5MOA w/ just about everything I put through it. With choice handloads it breaks the MOA w/ little effort. The other #1H in .375h&h was an earlier model that only shot well w/ few loads. It was very picky, but would still group under 1.5MOA, again a stock rifle. I had this one rebarreled to .338x74Keith, a wildcat that is proving to be very accurate. I retained the 1/4 rib & bbl. band front sights on both because I like the way they look. I've thought about one in .300h&h, kind of a classic cart. for a classic rifle combo. I just can't justify more rifles!

Didn't think I could justify any more rifles, either, then the other night the boss says, "I think you need another rifle or action"!!!! She didn't have to say that twice! So I'm a-lookin' at #1's. Thanks again. BTW, sure is quiet over here. 'Twas getting a little "political" over in g'smithing.

[ 10-22-2003, 03:24: Message edited by: Gimpy ]

Ah she sounds like a keeper! There are just too many guns & not enough time or money.

She's kept me for 29 yrs. That's a feat, itself. Found a 1B 30-06 ,SS, supposedly new, w/ rings, no box,from dealer on internet for $600. Not sure if it has the vaunted "high fondle factor" of the regular wood, though. Whaddaya think? BTW, we could be neighbors. We live in Gold Country, Coloma area, NorCal.

[ 10-23-2003, 19:39: Message edited by: Gimpy ]

I'm not a big fan of the new SS #1s. It just takes away from the classic look, but I think they are really practical for hunting.
No, I'm in the S. Ca. area in Orange county.

Thanks for all the help, Fred. I located a #1B in 270 up here in Redding, Ca. OK if I send a pic to your e-mail and get an opinion?(don't have scanner) He's asking $499 on auctionarms. It's a way to go, but I may drive up there and look at it. Spoke to the gunshop owner there this AM. I won't e-mail without your OK. Adios.

Gimpy, drop me an e-mail anytime. Sounds like a decent deal. I'm more a .280 fan though.

[ 10-24-2003, 02:07: Message edited by: fredj338 ]

E-mail to you got bounced, probably something I did, I'm not too swift on computers.

I wrote your e-addy down wrong. I think you got it this time.

[ 10-24-2003, 04:20: Message edited by: Gimpy ]