Ruger No. 1 K1-B-BBZ Stainless Laminate question!

StockHausen

StockHausen

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I have the opportunity to trade for a Ruger No.1 in 7mm rechambered in 7mmRUM and I was wondering about the value of this rifle? He told me the rifle has been checked by a gunsmith and it is good to go. Rifle seems to be in good shape. It has a factory B barrel*.

*357maximum told me it was a factory B barrel! Thanks for the info!

Here are some pictures of it..!

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Thanks in advance!
 
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Stainless are not that uncommon.... but also not overly desired in Ruger #1's among collectors..... there looks to be a small bit of damage on the fore stock.... but not a deal breaker....... also, the scope rings are not original (would be stainless to match the rifle)..... those can be purchased, but will be about $85 plus tax and shipping..... plus, the rifle is not in its original chambering and not exactly chambered in a cartridge that is popular (heck the one it was rechmabered from is more popular)....

To me, as a collector, it holds no value...... but, if you want it "just because" and it appeals to you (certainly nothing will wrong with that) then I would say that $1000 is absolutely "top price".....

This is, in my opinion, a perfect example of how you never get your money back from rechambering and other smith work.....
 
Not to be 'that guy', but...I suspect the re-chamber won't help your value. A No. 1 purist will likely pass on an altered gun...I've a No. 1 in 375 WM that is worth about 25% less because it's altered.
Better cartridge, beautiful rifle...altered? Not a good selling point if my guess is right.
 
Forgot to mention that it comes with 3 sets of ruger rings, 1 for 30mm scopes, a 1" stainless set and the one pictured, which is also a 1" set

It looks like a good trade I think
 
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New Ruger No.1 rifles have appreciated in value considerably over the past few years. About $900 8 years ago, $1400 about 2 years ago, and now close to 2 grand. Not a rifle I would consider altering. :eek:
 
If you are interested in shooting an ultra mag it's not a bad deal. As has been mentioned, from a collectors standpoint the rechambering detracts from it's resale value considerably.
 
StockHausen said:
Forgot to mention that it comes with 3 sets of ruger rings, 1 for 30mm scopes, a 1" stainless set and the one pictured, which is also a 1" set

I would trade a rifle that is worth around 1100$ for this Ruger No1. + 300$ + 3 set of rings.

It looks like a good trade I think
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What are you trading?......... you estimate it at a value of $1100, but best put one rifle up against the other in a trade.....
 
StockHausen said:
Forgot to mention that it comes with 3 sets of ruger rings, 1 for 30mm scopes, a 1" stainless set and the one pictured, which is also a 1" set

I would trade a rifle that is worth around 1100$ for this Ruger No1. + 300$ + 3 set of rings.

It looks like a good trade I think
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I would value the rifle between $1000- $1200. I don't think a rechamber hurts the value too much on a No. 1 since they are practical rifles, not really collectors pieces, although a 7mmRUM may be a bit of a tough sell.

Nice rifle, I would use it!
 
I'm trading a R700 VSSF-P in 308 for his rifle, he would also give me $, 3 sets of rings and around 15 or so rounds. I'm having a hard time selling my vssf-p..
 
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cam1936 said:
I would value the rifle between $1000- $1200. I don't think a rechamber hurts the value too much on a No. 1...
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Don't agree... you can knock $500 off the value, thanks to that rechamber... but I agree with your $1100ish valuation.
 
StockHausen said:
I'm trading a R700 VSSF-P in 308 for his rifle, he would also give me 300$, 3 sets of rings and around 15 or so rounds. I'm having a hard time selling my vssf-p..
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Do you feel comfortable with that trade? Or are you looking for the final words of decision with this thread?
Your gut feeling will over rule your mind.
 
cam1936 said:
I would value the rifle between $1000- $1200. I don't think a rechamber hurts the value too much on a No. 1 since they are practical rifles, not really collectors pieces, although a 7mmRUM may be a bit of a tough sell.

Nice rifle, I would use it!
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I would tend to not agree with the 'practical rifles, not really collectors pieces' statement. They are actually somewhat impractical, compared to modern offerings...e.i. bolt action repeating rifles.
Part of the allure is the throwback to another era...personally, I'm reminded of the Farquharson rifle from The Ghost and the Darkness. And it proved itself to be far less than practical in a dangerous game situation.
Sooooo...practical? Not IMO. Cool, hell yes.
That is why one gets a No. 1...'cause you think it is cool, the bee's knee's,or 'Lit' as the kids would say. Not because it is practical, lol.
But a nice rifle OP, go for it
 
tokguy said:
I would tend to not agree with the 'practical rifles, not really collectors pieces' statement. They are actually somewhat impractical, compared to modern offerings...e.i. bolt action repeating rifles.
Part of the allure is the throwback to another era...personally, I'm reminded of the Farquharson rifle from The Ghost and the Darkness. And it proved itself to be far less than practical in a dangerous game situation.
Sooooo...practical? Not IMO. Cool, hell yes.
That is why one gets a No. 1...'cause you think it is cool, the bee's knee's,or 'Lit' as the kids would say. Not because it is practical, lol.
But a nice rifle OP, go for it
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I have owned two, currently own one in .300 H&H. I would consider them practical rifles. In comparison to a bolt action they are generally slimmer and about 4" shorter for a given barrel length. So you get better handling at the expense of a slower follow up shot (which can still be quite rapid with some practice.)

Edit: I do get what your saying though. If the weather is terrible and I'm going to be trekking through the hills with nothing but a pack on my back I am taking a stainless synthetic bolt.

When I am stalking deer in the prairies on a crisp November morning, my No. 1 gives up nothing to any bolt action.
 
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tokguy said:
I would tend to not agree with the 'practical rifles, not really collectors pieces' statement. They are actually somewhat impractical, compared to modern offerings...e.i. bolt action repeating rifles.
Part of the allure is the throwback to another era...it is cool, the bee's knee's,or 'Lit' as the kids would say. Not because it is practical...
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Very cool, these rifles have charisma. Very satisfying to down game with these. I have 3 in favored rounds: 7.62x39, 45-70 and 9.3x74R.
 
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