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Tatume
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Ruger #1 trade?
#166457 - 19/08/10 08:06 AM

Hi Fellows,

I'm thinking about selling my Ruger #1H 458 Win Mag and Ruger #1H 375 H&H in order to raise enough money to purchase a Ruger #1 Medium Sporter in 45-70. The problem is, I have no idea how much I should ask for them. Both are in very nice condition, except for a couple of nicks on the fore ends. They got there from me foolishly trying to shoot the guns from a bench rest, from which they jumped and contacted the metal of the front rest.

Anyway, can you guys give me any guidance? Thanks.

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bonanza
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Re: Ruger #1 trade? [Re: Tatume]
#166462 - 19/08/10 09:43 AM

what are the serial numbers?

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Tatume
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Re: Ruger #1 trade? [Re: bonanza]
#166471 - 19/08/10 12:17 PM

I can check when I'm home this weekend, but they're not collector's items. They were purchased new in the late 90's.

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450_EXPRESS
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Re: Ruger #1 trade? [Re: Tatume]
#166474 - 19/08/10 01:59 PM

In last years Blue Book (29th ed) they list the #1H at $875 for 100% and $525 for 95%.
Hope that it's some help.

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nitro450exp
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Loc: Michigan, USA

Re: Ruger #1 trade? [Re: 450_EXPRESS]
#166488 - 19/08/10 10:19 PM

Hello,

The 458 has been discontinued from the line.
I purchased mine for $750 new in the box.
I see them at gun shows from $600 ~ 900
Last reatail price in the US was $ 1049.00
That is the skinny on the 1H regardless of caliber.

Hope that helps.

Nitro

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BELTFED
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Re: Ruger #1 trade? [Re: nitro450exp]
#167045 - 31/08/10 03:53 PM

Why don't you just download the 458 to 45-70 levels? They have the same bore dia. and use the same bullets.

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Tatume
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Re: Ruger #1 trade? [Re: BELTFED]
#167054 - 31/08/10 08:54 PM

Quote:

Why don't you just download the 458 to 45-70 levels? They have the same bore dia. and use the same bullets.

My 458 Win Mag No. 1H weighs 9 1/2 pounds and the 45-70 Medium Sporter is advertised at 7 1/4 pounds.

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Dutch44
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Re: Ruger #1 trade? [Re: Tatume]
#167131 - 03/09/10 08:39 AM

If you don't have one located I saw a nice 45-70 #1 sporter at Trail Creek Trade in St. Ann, Missouri for $829.00 on the rack. Their number is 314-739-0399. Greg or Tim can help. I know they have a website but haven't been on it. It may be listed there.

Dutch

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szihn
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Re: Ruger #1 trade? [Re: Dutch44]
#167137 - 03/09/10 12:07 PM

Might be easier and cheaper to re-barrel the 458 to 45-70

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degoins
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Re: Ruger #1 trade? [Re: szihn]
#167184 - 04/09/10 11:05 AM

"Might be easier and cheaper to re-barrel the 458 to 45-70"

I've got a #1 45-70 barrel you can have for $60.00. I've had it more than 20 years and just dug it out of a cabinet when I saw this post. It had been perfect the last time I looked at but now it's got/had a few spots of surface rust on the exterior. I rubbed them off with some Remoil and a plastic cleaning tool. Dern SC humidity!! The rear sight is missing, but otherwise in fine shape.

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szihn
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Re: Ruger #1 trade? [Re: degoins]
#167193 - 04/09/10 02:46 PM

There ya go Tatume....perfect answer.

Easy, cheap and made to order.
You can get an extractor from Ruger for the 45-70, or just cut the one in the 458 to fit.
Install the sighs of your choice, re-blue, and you have it made.

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xausa
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Re: Ruger #1 trade? [Re: szihn]
#167208 - 04/09/10 09:34 PM

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the sighs of your choice

What a wonderfully descriptive phrase! A great title for a book about double rifles!

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