Ruger No.1 1B Standard Rifle .300 Win. Mag., Single-Shot Falling-Block, 26 inch Blued Barrel, Walnut, 1978
This Ruger No.1 1B Standard Rifle is a classic single-shot in .300 Win. Mag. with a 26 inch round blued barrel and quarter rib. Built in 1978 (131- prefix) with a Southport, Conn. U.S.A.
barrel address, it features the elegant falling-block action, tang safety, and hammerless design Ruger is known for. The walnut stock set includes checkering, a semi-beavertail forend, and a Ruger red rubber recoil pad, with sling swivel studs installed. It has no iron sights, and comes fitted with a one-piece scope base.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid functional shape. There are scratches and blemishes present. The bore is clean and shiny. Very infrequent light spots of pitting are present; they do not affect function.
What's Included
- Ruger-branded hard rifle case
- One-piece scope base installed on quarter rib
The 1B Standard Rifle configuration pairs a 26 inch round blued steel barrel with a quarter rib and no iron sights. The rib includes Ruger’s integral ring cuts, and this example is currently fitted with a one-piece scope base.
Its falling-block, hammerless action is controlled by a tang-mounted safety, delivering a streamlined profile and simple manual of arms. The ejector is adjustable to extract only, in keeping with the Ruger No.1 design.
The walnut stock features crisp checkering, a pistol-grip butt, and a semi-beavertail forend that complements the rifle’s lines. A Ruger red rubber recoil pad and sling swivel studs round out the field-ready stock set. Length of pull measures 13.5 inches.
Manufactured in 1978, this rifle bears the Southport, Conn. U.S.A. barrel address and a 131- serial prefix consistent with Ruger’s period records. The blued steel receiver and barrel present a classic finish that matches the rifle’s traditional single-shot character.