Ruger No. 1

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.

TypeFalling block rifle

PlaceoforiginUnited States

DesignerBill Ruger

Designed1966

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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)[1]
Produced	1967–2013 (original production) 2014–present (limited production)[2][3]
Variants	Standard, Varminter, Light Sporter, International, Tropical, Medium Sporter.
Specifications
Mass	6–12 pounds (2.7–5.4 kg)[1]
Length	36.5–42.5 inches (93–108 cm)[1]
Barrel length	20–28 inches (51–71 cm)[1]
Cartridge	Various (see article)
Action	Farquharson-style Hammerless falling block
Feed system	Single shot
Sights	none, or open sights

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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]