I have a Ruger #1 chambered in .45-70 Govt. According to the serial number it was manufactured in 1990. It has a red factory butt pad & the front sling swivel is on a barrel band. What's unusual about it the caliber & Strum-Ruger writing on the barrel is gold filled. I didn't think too much about it, but now I can't remember ever seeing another one with the gold fill. I'm pretty sure this was factory done. I have never pass a #1 by without taking a good look at it!
Any insight or info would be most appreciated!