#3 .375 Win

[Greg Mercurio]

The thread on the No. 3 in 44 Magnum got me thinking about the production numbers for the .375 Winchester version. I've seen a couple in .223 for sale, and more than a few .45-70 versions for sale but almost none in .375 Winchester. Is this a semi-rare chambering? Thanks in advance.

I'd rather ask here than bother the nice ladies in the factory. :D

 

[rugerjunkie]

You have to ask here because the nice ladies at the factory will not give you production numbers. I don't know the answer either but someone here will have an idea.

 

[Jeff Quinn]

The thread on the No. 3 in 44 Magnum got me thinking about the production numbers for the .375 Winchester version. I've seen a couple in .223 for sale, and more than a few .45-70 versions for sale but almost none in .375 Winchester. Is this a semi-rare chambering? Thanks in advance.

I'd rather ask here than bother the nice ladies in the factory. :D

I don't know how many were made, but seeing one for sale is very rare. if you want one, you had best buy the first one you see.

 

[rugerjunkie]

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/ViewItem.aspx?Item=267423670

Here ya go. Maybe a little on the high side but how many are left still nib? Like Mr. Quinn said...if you want one , better buy it when you see one! Ive chased a few rarer rugers around for years and actually had a few in hand at one time. Got cheap all the sudden and havnt seen another since! Still kickin myself...

There is old advice here on the forum....don't let $100 get in the way when its one you really want.

 

[Greg Mercurio]

Well, happily I do have one, and I bought a set of 95% finished No. 1 medium figured walnut stocks to replace the carbine stocks some time ago. Now I'm having second thoughts about using the stocks for this purpose. It appears there is some rarity with this chambering and while this is not intended to be a sold-for-profit rifle, I'm also not about to mess with the value of it either.

Maybe I'll save them for my Frankenruger .300 H&H. Thanks for the inputs.

 

[four70nitro]

The .375 Win No. 3's show up every now and then, but it is certainly less common than .223, .22 Hornet, and .45-70 -- but more common than .30-40 Krag or .44 Mag. I think you see so many .45-70's for sale because they are absolutely unpleasant to shoot with stout loads and the factory stock. A No. 1 stock fits without any modification and makes them a great deal more pleasant to shoot with heavy loads.

I've seen 2 or 3 .375 Winchester's for sale in the last few months - almost never at bargain prices.

I had one years ago and really liked it. Easy to load for and quite accurate. I put a No. 1 butt-stock on it and that made it more comfortable to shoot. I still have the brass and dies for it, kind of regret selling it......


Dave

 

[Rumrunner]

Gunbroker # 267383309
All 6 calibers for sale
NDITH

 

[Lee Martin]

Quite a set. What year(s) were the 375's offered?

 

[mohavesam]

One of the favorite calibers of woods-hunters in MI , WI, and upstate NY. I'd suggest contacting local gunshops in those states for starters.

Of course, as soon as you get one, several more will turn up.

In a small gunshop near Lansing I stumbled upon a dusty 375 Winchester No. 3 with an ugly scratch in the stock but the tag said $400 and it went home with me two years ago. Boyd's sold me walnut stocks with deep black streaks and I finished them in three weeks' worth of tung oil. NFS.

 

[gatling]

One of the favorite calibers of woods-hunters in MI , WI, and upstate NY. I'd suggest contacting local gunshops in those states for starters.

Of course, as soon as you get one, several more will turn up.

In a small gunshop near Lansing I stumbled upon a dusty 375 Winchester No. 3 with an ugly scratch in the stock but the tag said $400 and it went home with me two years ago. Boyd's sold me walnut stocks with deep black streaks and I finished them in three weeks' worth of tung oil. NFS.

Got any photos?

 

[tacotime]

I have seen a few go for $550 to $600 in the last year. Not NIB of course.

 

[Fred M]

Here is my rebuild #3, it had the stock broken through the crip. I modified the leaver the standard one would hurt my knuckles. This is an outstanding caliber.
This rifle is super accurate with three shots in one hole at 100 yards. That is witrh both handloads an the regular factory Win ammo. It shoots flat enough out to 250yrds with 225gr Hornady bullets. I fine woods rifle with more power
than you can ask for.

Below are modified Weaver bases with Burris inserts Rings. This makes the lineup of the scope very easy. It also put the scope in the right place for eye relief.