Ruger #3 info

[savoyspecial1]

I saw this gun for sale and bought it. Guy I bought it from got it from a gun show a while back and didn't know any details on it. It's labeled ruger #3 chambered in 223. It has an octagon barrel and nice stock but I can't find anywhere that they were made with an octagon barrel. I am assuming the stock was upgraded and the barrel has been replaced unless this is a special model. If anyone knows anything about the ruger #3's please let me know and what you think the value of the gun is or if they made a special mode. Thank you

 

[gewehrfreund]

That's pure aftermarket customization. Ruger never did any ocatgon barrels for the No. 3 or No. 1 that I am aware of. The buttstock is from a No.1 and the fore-end is a reworked No. 3 fore-end.

 

[RSIno1]

A No2 - mixture of No1 & No3 parts.

 

[G2]

It appears to be a very nicely built custom. As other's have mentioned, referred to as a No. 2 now.
Any mention of who's barrel? You might want to pull off the forend and look at the bottom of the barrel for a makers mark.
You didn't mention what you paid, but that probably does not matter if your happy.

Let us know how it shoots.

Congratulations!

 

[savoyspecial1]

Thanks guys for the info, I will check for a makers mark. I paid $1100 for the gun along with 200 rounds of ammo and I just figured it was a good deal seeing that normal ones that were not as nice looking were selling for around the same

 

[HAWKEYE#28]

I'd suggest you did quite well...........I have two mod'ed #3's........a 30-40 with #1B stocks and a 22 Hornet with front sight removed and #1A stocks...I like 'em!

 

[Epoch]

Sharp looking rifle you have there! That octagon barrel is a good touch.

 

[BamaGreg]

Nice!

 

[9mmTed]

Nice rifle. I have a No 3 in 223, and fell in love with the gun. I have desired a No 3 in 45-70 for a while now, and just made an online purchase yesterday. I should have it in hand in a week or so, but I'm really looking forward to handloading for it. I can see another No 3 in my future if a deal presents itself.

 

[G2]

Recently had 44 Magnum day.
No.3
No.1
99/44

Not pictured No.3's,,, 375 & 30-40, they stayed home …

 

[drjjpdc]

Here is a Ruger No. 3 that I purchased and sold. The barrel was heavy & .38-55 and 29" long. I hated to part with it but I needed a few bucks.