The Ruger No. 1 is a single-shot rifle with a Farquharson-style hammerless falling-block action, introduced and manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. since 1967. An underlever lowers the breechblock to allow ammunition loading and also cocks the rifle. Lenard Brownell, commenting on his work at Ruger, said of the No. 1: "There was never any question about the strength of the action. I remember, in testing it, how much trouble I had trying to tear it up. In fact, I never did manage to blow one apart."
A shotgun-style tang safety works on the hammer and sear. It is available with an Alexander Henry, Beavertail, or Mannlicher style forearm. The rifles came in several sub models: 1A, 1AB, 1B, 1H, 1S, 1V and RSI(K designation refers to Stainless with laminated stocks). No.1’s also came with barrels ranging from 20” to 28” and in a multitude of calibers.
Available cartridges
Over the years, the No. 1 has been chambered in many different cartridges, including:
See also
- List of firearms
- Table of handgun and rifle cartridges
References
External links
- Ruger No. 1 (ruger-firearms.com)
- Review of the Ruger No. 1 Rifle
