Ruger No. 1H Tropical .375 H&H Mag Single-Shot Falling-Block Rifle, 24 in Ported Barrel, Blued, 1979
This 1979 Ruger No. 1H Tropical in .375 H&H Magnum is a single-shot falling-block rifle built on the Farquharson-style underlever action with an ejector. It features a 24 inch blued steel barrel that is professionally ported, likely from the factory, plus a quarter rib with Ruger integral scope-ring bases. Classic iron sights, a checkered walnut stock with Ruger medallion grip cap, and a ventilated recoil pad with white-line spacer round out a clean, well-cared-for example.
Condition
Overall Condition: Excellent condition, showing only faint signs of any prior use or handling.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This rifle is in great shape with very mild use and wear evident.
What’s Included
- Brown leather cobra-style sling with basketweave tooling and suede-lined shoulder pad (installed)
The No. 1H Tropical configuration pairs Ruger’s robust Farquharson-style underlever falling-block action and ejector with the .375 H&H Magnum chambering. The result is a strong, reliable single-shot designed for direct chamber loading with an extractor and a spring-powered, adjustable ejector that provide positive ejection. This example was manufactured in 1979 in the USA.
The 24 inch blued steel barrel is professionally ported, likely from the factory, to help moderate recoil and muzzle rise. Sighting equipment is straightforward and practical: a ramped brass-bead front and a folding rear leaf, complemented by a quarter rib that incorporates Ruger’s integral scope-ring bases.
Furniture is classic Ruger No. 1: a checkered walnut stock with a pistol grip and Ruger medallion grip cap, a ventilated recoil pad with a white-line spacer, and sling swivels consisting of a rear stud in the buttstock and a barrel-band front swivel on the barrel. The length of pull measures 14.0 inches, and the rifle uses a tang safety with a hammerless design.
Finish and fit present cleanly, with a blued receiver and barrel. Condition is excellent overall, and the bore is bright with sharp rifling, supporting the rifle’s well-maintained status.