Condition: Excellent+
1979 Ruger No. 1-S Medium Sporter .300 Winchester Magnum Single-Shot Rifle, 26” Barrel, Red Pad

This Ruger No. 1 is a single-shot rifle chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum. This is the desirable Red Pad configuration with its original red recoil pad. All factory rollmarks are present, indicating its place of manufacture as well as caliber designations and the like.

Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent+ condition, showing only extremely minor signs of prior use. The action appears to be in excellent working order.
Bore Condition: Excellent – clean, mirror finish, crisp lands and grooves.
Furniture condition: Excellent – only extremely minor wear, nicks, or dings on the stock and forend are noted. Checkering is crisp.
Specific Condition Notes: Red rubber buttpad is still soft and pliable. Quarter rib is tight. One mild scratch is noted on the left side of the barrel. Under studio lighting, the receiver and other small parts are visible as a wonderful plum color, common on older guns. The finish appears dark blue under normal lighting.

What's Included

  • Ruger No. 1 .300 Win Mag rifle

The Ruger No. 1 was the culmination of Bill Ruger’s desire to make a distinctive, classic sporting rifle inspired by the best traditions of English gunmaking. In many ways, the No. 1 bucked the trend of utilitarian products for which Ruger had been known to that point. The No. 1 combines the venerable Farquharson falling-block action with Ruger’s modern manufacturing methods, permitting this extremely strong, simple rifle to be brought to market at an accessible price. Since its introduction in 1967, the No. 1 has been chambered in an extremely wide array of cartridges. Ruger shifted the No. 1 to limited production starting in 2013. This particular rifle was made in 1979, during the so-called “Red Pad” era by collectors.

The No. 1 was designed to be both handsome and durable. Classic lines include the aforementioned falling-block action and lever, the famous Alexander Henry forend, barrel-mounted front sling swivel stud, fine checkering on the furniture, and the distinctive quarter rib on the barrel. As a No. 1-S Medium Sporter, it hosts a medium weight barrel. The stock geometry is designed for American preferences, with a higher comb to accommodate natural eye alignment with telescopic sights, although backup iron sights are also provided and are in Excellent condition.

The action of this No. 1 is in Excellent condition. The action lever operates smoothly, and the falling block moves freely with no binding. The ejector appears to be fully functional. The quarter rib features integrated mounting points for scope rings, as well as serrations to eliminate glare. The tang safety moves smoothly and positively.

The rifle’s 26” barrel is factory standard. It features a fine front blade sight with brass bead and an adjustable buckhorn rear sight, which can be folded down when not in use. The bore is in Excellent condition with only exceedingly minor wear noted. The crown is in similar condition.

The rifle’s furniture is factory standard, with a beautiful American walnut stock and forend. Both feature fine checkering and a glossy finish. Very minor nicks and dings are noted on the stock and forend. The stock features a semi-pistol grip complete with original Ruger grip cap and a rubber buttpad which still feels soft and supple. The forend features the distinctive Alexander Henry notch. Both front and rear sling swivel studs are present.

The Ruger No. 1 is a classic sporting rifle whose distinctive falling-block action, graceful lines, and traditional walnut furniture have long captured the imagination of rifle enthusiasts. This 1979 No. 1-S Medium Sporter, chambered in .300 Winchester Magnum, offers that enduring appeal in a handsome and substantial sporting rifle. A fine example of Bill Ruger’s vision, it will make a welcome addition to a collection or a rifle to be enjoyed afield for years to come.

Specifications

  • Manufacturer: Ruger
  • Model: No. 1
  • Submodel: 1-S Medium Sporter
  • Caliber: .300 Winchester Magnum
  • Action Type: Single-shot rifle
  • Locking mechanism: Farquharson-style falling block
  • Firing Mechanism: Internal hammer-fired
  • Safety mechanism: Tang-mounted safety
  • Magazine type: N/A
  • Capacity: 1
  • Barrel Length: 26 in
  • Barrel Material: Steel
  • Barrel Features: Medium weight; quarter rib with serrations
  • Sights: Rear adjustable buckhorn, front blade with brass bead
  • Scope Mount: Quarter rib accepts Ruger rings
  • Receiver Material: Steel
  • Finish: Blued
  • Furniture: Factory walnut stock & forend
  • Furniture features: Red pad, Alexander Henry forend, fine checkering, Ruger grip cap, front & rear sling swivel studs
  • Size: Full-size sporting rifle
  • Country of Origin: USA
  • Year Manufactured: 1979