Another what it it really worth ?

1V 220 Swift,as pr Ruger records,mfg March 1978,first year of the Swift in 1V. Unfired ,as new,very nice wood,no box.

I'd say it's worth about what any nice red pad 1V 220 is bringing on the auction sites.
Not really collectible, and not really any different than any other 1V 220 Swift.

Sorry, but 1978 was not the first year for 1V Swifts. They first came out as uncatalouged models in flat bolts. I have seen a pretty low numbered 70- prefix 1V Swift and they are not too difficult to find in flat bolt near the end of the 70-prefix. Also, as a '78 rifle it should be a "warning" rifle which will not increase it's value. I do find a certain draw to older rifles in new condition. It is worth what it is worth to you.

robertkirksey said:

Sorry, but 1978 was not the first year for 1V Swifts. They first came out as uncatalouged models in flat bolts. I have seen a pretty low numbered 70- prefix 1V Swift and they are not too difficult to find in flat bolt near the end of the 70-prefix. Also, as a '78 rifle it should be a "warning" rifle which will not increase it's value. I do find a certain draw to older rifles in new condition. It is worth what it is worth to you.

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I'm not referring to a bolt gun,read this from a earlier post.

Ser # is 131-42306

130-40795 1977
131-19270 1978
131-46676 1979

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Lee: You are correct. The 220 Swift was introduced in in the "V" Model in 1979. The "Warning" began in 1977. THe 220 Swift "B" was introduced in 1988. So, yes ALL 220 Swift are "Warning rifles"

The "V" Swift had /has a 26" barrel from the factory. It and the 204 are the only "V" that was issued with a 26" barrel. The "B" of course was issued with a 26" barrel.

They went to 3rd checkering in 1976.

So ALL factory #1s in 220 Swift are Warning rifles, with 3rd checkering and 26" barrels.

I was bidding on a 1980 Model with very good wood last week. It sold for $715. I thought that was fair.


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Sorry, you did say 1V. For some reason I had 77 on the brain. The thought that old rifles in new condition are appealing still holds true. I also like the fact the Swift in 1V had a 26" barrel and all others of that era were 24" makes it a little special to me.