Ruger No 1 In 404 Jeffery

[375 Ruger Fan]

For all you Ruger No 1 collector, one in 404 Jeffery on Gunbroker.

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/653266515

 

[Spooksar]

That's a pretty rare find

 

[sestoppelman]

Supposedly there were some chamber dimension issues with these, thus the very few made. I have a custom barreled No. 1 .404 that works fine, and for lots less than this one.

 

[Custom]

Yep, these are rare as hen's teeth. I'm not sure how many were made, but it was a small number.

 

[CTDolan]

@sestoppelman , you are correct, there are issues with the chamber (same as with the RSM chambered in 404 Jeffrey, which is also as rare as hen's teeth).

 

[CAustin]

I'm a fan but not at $2k

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

I'm a fan but not at $2k

Agree, the 404 premium is a bit too much at $2k. There are several No. 1s listed in 450/400 NE for around $1,000, which is a much better deal and gets the buyer a serious and historically cool safari caliber cartridge.

 

[CTDolan]

Here's a Boddington model at non-Boddington prices, in case anyone is interested:

http://www.gunsinternational.com/gu...-1/ruger-no-1-450-400-ne.cfm?gun_id=100871576

If you're in the market (or are just thinking thinking about it), one could hardly do better.

 

[CTDolan]

I'd have bought myself but went for a RSM in 458 Lott, instead.

 

[CTDolan]

I was going to list this, as well, for the masochist who isn't interested in classic styling, but it appears to have sold.

http://www.gunbroker.com/item/656443646

By the way (word of warning), J.D. Jones' Ruger No. 1 in 577 NE conversion did not pass CIP proof, when submitted. In other words, should a similar opportunity present itself in the future, caveat emptor!

 

[375 Ruger Fan]

According to this: http://www.classicsportingarms.com/ruger-no-1-rifles-for-sale/

Also made, but never cataloged, were about 30 1H in 450/400 N. E. in the D weight barrel. All previous 450/400’s made were with a C weight barrel. I have a few of these for $1350.
I made a special purchase of some of the last cataloged 1H 450/400’s with the C weight barrelthat I can sell for $935 shipped to Your FFL. These are NIB, but fairly plain wood. ​

Any thoughts on the pros and cons of either? My guess is the D weight adds a little weight and reduces the recoil slightly.