Barrel length question

[deadwooddick]

I have always thought that non-prefix #1 rifles had barrels that were 26 inches. Always… unless they had been "cut."

Do I have it wrong ?

TIA, Richard

 

[El Numero Uno]

Yes, you have it wrong! Non prefix rifles were usually of the B weight, 26" long. but A weight barrels of 22" length were also made; and 24" in the few V's and Tropical models. Non-prefix rifles were made with/without sights; with both forearm styles; some with target scope blocks, etc. I have estimated there are potentially around 110 possible caliber/configuration variations. That is why some of the are so rare!
see:
http://www.classicsportingarms.com/?page_id=10

 

[deadwooddick]

A great BIG thanks for the info and link. Now to "calculate" it's rarity / point value.

Again, thanks
Richard

 

[El Numero Uno]

Richard,
What have you found??

 

[deadwooddick]

Looked at a couple of #1s (locally), one in 308. Bought one (26' no sights, BT) in '68. As a 20 something "whippersnapper" didn't give the slightest consideration to value, then (or now). Sold it and regretted it.

Nearing 70 y.o. and thinking I "should" replace it… altho I am happy w/ a 130- 6mm Remington 1B as a PD & 'yote shooter (alongside a SAKO s/s in 6PPC (S/N 098 ! ) and a SAKO 222 Rem HB s/s).

Decisions, decisions.

Richard

 

[El Numero Uno]

Richard,
You will have a tough time replacing that .308 BB; they are hard to find!
Good Luck!