Question about a Ruger #1H in .458 Win Mag

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Hello gents, I need some help. I recently came across a Ruger Number 1H. Looks as though it`s never been fired. I ran the serial number thru Rugers` website and it was built in 1983.

The rifle was sold to a US distributor as a barreled action. The rifle was, at some point, fitted with a beautiful stock. On the left side of the barrel are the words `Palmer Bros` and `GD Douglas`.

Anyone have a clue who these people are and how much this rifle is worth :confused:
 
There were two Palmer brothers in Fredericton NB who did some nice stock work as well as other high end work. Out of business now.

Dave Palmer is good guy, but I didn't know the other brother. I bet you could track him down for more info.


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Why do I always get the comedians....? :D


Some pics in case anyone is curious. Last pic has the wording I mentioned


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Beautiful wood, a very nice rifle.
I seem to recall a gunsmith in Saskatoon by the name of Douglas, but I think his first name is Craige ?
Maybe one of the Saskatoon CGNers can chime in.
 
peter2772000 said:
Sorry for the late response. Thanks for the post and I will try to confirm this.

I'll be putting it up for sale in the EE. Any suggestions as to what she should fetch?
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What it will fetch is what the market will bare/bear .
If you do a search, you will find one or two that maybe already listed or have been sold.
I recall two in the past three to four weeks.
Some serious Big Bear or Big Moose medicine or even medicine for those left over Zombies from All-Hallows'-Eve.
Tight Groups,
Rob
 
It's a beauty. Put it up at a hair over a grand and entertain offers. A new #1H won't have wood quite as nice but that alone won't net you a ton of extra cash. If you have dies, brass, bullets and ammo that might sweeten the pot a bit.

Too bad the stockist decided not to go with an Alexander Henry forend. I thnk that the Alex Henry is pretty much mandatory on a #1 (with the exception of the heavy barrel models).
 
BigUglyMan said:
Too bad the stockist decided not to go with an Alexander Henry forend. I thnk that the Alex Henry is pretty much mandatory on a #1 (with the exception of the heavy barrel models).
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I think exactly the opposite - the lack of the Alexander Henry forend is the best thing about it - although it would be much nicer if the forend was a bit trimmer.
 
Well, true to form, I bought it for myself. Neighbor owed me $1800 for some work I did there last summer. Told her I'd knock off $1200 from that amount in trade. The rifle is, after all in "unfired" condition, though no one knows for sure.

To seal the deal before common sense kicked in, I brought it to the range and fired 6 rounds of the 29 rounds of ammo I'd bought at the Montreal gun show Saturday past. Funny as hell. The legs of my compact 5'6" form would shoot forward everytime I fired off a round from this beast. And yet, the recoil didn't seem unmanageable. Managed 2-3" groups at 50 yds with open sights and these old eyes. I know the rifle can do much better and intend to find out when I get back from vacation.

Thanks to all for your input. As usual.... :D
 
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