Ruger No. 1

Ruger No. 1
Ruger No. 1
	Ruger No. 1 rifle (with underlever down to open action)
Type	Falling block rifle
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Designer	Bill Ruger
Designed	1966
Manufacturer	Sturm, Ruger & Co., Inc.
Unit cost	$1,299 (2012)
Produced	1967–2013 (original production); 2014–present (limited production)
Variants	Standard, Varminter, Light Sporter, International, Tropical, Medium Sporter.
Specifications
Mass	6–12 pounds (2.7–5.4 kg)
Length	36.5–42.5 inches (93–108 cm)
Barrel length	20–28 inches (51–71 cm)
Cartridge	Various (see article)
Action	Farquharson-style Hammerless falling block
Feed system	Single shot
Sights	none, or open sights

The Ruger No. 1 is a single-shot rifle introduced and manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Co. since 1967.^[4] it is designed with a Farquharson-style hammerless falling-block action, where an underlever lowers the breechblock to expose the chamber and allow cartridge loading, and closing the lever sets the rifle in battery and also cocks the hammer. A shotgun-style tang safety secures the hammer and sear.

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The Ruger No. 1 is available with an Alexander Henry, Beavertail or Mannlicher-style forearm. The rifles came in several sub-models: 1A, 1AB, 1B, 1H, 1S, 1V and RSI(K designation refers to Stainless with laminated stocks). The No. 1 also comes with barrel lengths ranging from 20 to 28 in (510 to 710 mm) and in a multitude of calibers. Lenard Brownell, commenting on his work at Ruger, said of the No. 1: "There was never any question about the strength of the action. I remember, in testing it, how much trouble I had trying to tear it up. In fact, I never did manage to blow one apart."^[5]

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Ruger No. 1

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