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Beautiful Ruger No. 1 Tropical Single Shot Falling Block .458 WIN MAG Rifle

Currency:USD Category:Collectibles Start Price:25.00 USD Estimated At:25.00 - 500,000.00 USD
Beautiful Ruger No. 1 Tropical Single Shot Falling Block .458 WIN MAG Rifle
Manufactured in 1977 by Sturm Ruger & Co Inc. Features a 24" blued barrel chambered for the heavy hitting 458 WIN Magnum cartridge. Tropical grade with ramp blade with brass bead front sight, rear flip-up notch sight with white diamond insert on a solid steel quarter rib with integrated scope ring mounts. Blued receiver with a falling block breech action with artillery-style breechblock and under-lever. Tang mounted safety lever. Beautiful satin walnut stock with deep checkering on the pistol grip and Alex Henry forearm. Fitted with sling bolts studs, factory black lined red rubber recoil pad and factory metal pistol grip cap with gold tone Ruger medallion. LOP: 13-5/8". CALIBER: 458 WIN MAG. S/N: 131-17246. FFL STATUS: Modern.
CONDITION
Retains 96% original finish showing very light wear on the tang near the safety. Stock shows only faint handling marks. Bore is excellent, possibly unfired and mechanics are great.