Ruger #1-A 303 British Sales...

while it takes nothing away from my firearm, as I've wanted a #1A in .303 since I first handled a ruger #1, it does detract from the uniqueness...
 
I don't think I've ever bought a gun due to uniqueness.:)

I buy them because I want them!:D

Actually I think it's rather silly to think that a production run of a few thousand modern firearms would make it "unique" in any way. For me, unique is custom built or antique or a family heirloom etc....

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Regardless of a limited run v.s. a regular run the members here originally made it happen. They ended up with a great rifle worthy of heirloom status. It may have been nice to have a 'Nutzs' version marked, but this rifle albeit nothing new & the 303 British, being an old workhorse came into production in 2010 thanks to the members here. I for one, am grateful that enough people put their money where their mouth was. Thank You!!! If you need bragging rights, it's right here, in your safe and in Clay's wallet.....:D:p
 
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Regardless of a limited run v.s. a regular run the members here originally made it happen. They ended up with a great rifle worthy of heirloom status. It may have been nice to have a 'Nutzs' version marked, but this rifle albeit nothing new & the 303 British, being an old workhorse came into production in 2010 thanks to the members here. I for one, am grateful that enough people put their money where their mouth was. Thank You!!! If you need bragging rights, it's right here, in your safe and in Clay's wallet.....:D:p
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I love the .303 British cartridge for it's history and that it has always been effective, and I even like SMLE's quite a bit, but I dont' want to hunt with one.

The Ruger #1 made it into a perfect package of old and new, and if Ruger is making the by the millions, it makes me happy that others will enjoy what I have , too!:)
 
I love the .303 British cartridge for it's history and that it has always been effective, and I even like SMLE's quite a bit, but I dont' want to hunt with one.
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I didn't purchase one of the special run,because of the chambering.I am not a history buff,so whether or not I purchase a cartridge,depends on the performance of that cartridge.To me,the 303 just didn't interest me.If there is another run,with a cartridge that does interest me.I certainly may purchase one,but it would be nice to have the special run rifles identified in some way other than serial number.
 
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In all fairness, in the original post, most wanted to keep the price point close to a regular priced model & that's what we got. I am happy with that because there was enough purchases to make this happen. If people wanted a more elaborate rifle, I'm sure clay & Lipsey's would accommodate that request if there were enough people willing to put a deposit down to meet the minimum order....
Another option for any order is to get said rifle & have a group buy for stampings or engravings that the collective want. Good Luck getting everyone to agree on this.
Keeping the rifle close to stock was what most agreed to & made it happen. That fact that there was more demand for this set up outside CGN was the fact that Ruger put it in their regular run. When that demand slows or is met at this time, they will end. Ruger has done this with their No. 1's since the start. Look at how many No. 1's were chambered in 357 magnum as a regular run?
 
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