Ruger No. 1 38-55

[buffalo4star]

Picked up one of my favorite calibers,a No.1 in 38-55. Serial # places it in the 1989 era. This could be considered NIB. Not familiar with the No.1's having not owned one for a number of years. Is this an unusual caliber and also, what is the rarity of a No. 1 in 38-55? .......Thanks

 

[GRAMPS 51]

Hi You don't come across them everyday it took me about a year to find one and I didn't get a box it sounds like you found a very nice package

Gramps

 

[gewehrfreund]

Yes they are collectible. No one knows "exactly" how many were made, but it's generally accepted that it's somewhere in the 350 range. But who knows - maybe fewer.

 

[picketpin]

My records show the number as 289. All or at least most are in the 132-84xxx range. So not as RARE as say the 6.5 Rem Mag but certainly as rare or rarer than most.

I know 3 guys that have them and all shoot caste bullets and breach load them. I THINK they were made for a specific course of fire/discipline.

Ross

 

[gewehrfreund]

My records show the number as 289. All or at least most are in the 132-84xxx range. So not as RARE as say the 6.5 Rem Mag but certainly as rare or rarer than most.

I know 3 guys that have them and all shoot caste bullets and breach load them. I THINK they were made for a specific course of fire/discipline.

Ross

That does sound correct. I was thinking of the 1A 22 Hornet. Too many Rugers to remember. . .

Anyway, I like mine and will be holding on to it a while longer.

 

[buffalo4star]

Want to thank all for the feedback. Appears have found a good one. Anyone have a clue to the value?.......

 

[gewehrfreund]

That's always a crap shoot, but I've seen them go as high as $1800 with nice wood NIB.

 

[buffalo4star]

Thanks for the info.
Thought I paid too much but I'm okay......

 

[picketpin]

I'd have said $1500 minimum and $1850 either NIB or with killer wood.

Ross

 

[357Maximum]

Mine has serial number 132-846XX.

Wood is pretty decent
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375 H&H
38x55
405
4570

 

[021]

Collectible or not, I would like to have one!