Finnmike
02-09-2015, 05:03 PM
This was cross-posted over at the ASSRA forum without result, so I'm posting here in the hope of getting some useful information.
I just acquired a gorgeous schuetzen-style Ruger No. 1 ASSRA No. 26, in 32-40 and am looking for the maker. And no, this is NOT a "how much is it worth" inquiry. I am at minimum the third owner. The previous owner (deceased last year) acquired it from a person in Sedona, AZ, who inscribed his name beneath the butt plate when he acquired it in 1989. Beyond that is a cold trail. With the exception if a cryptic numbers beneath the octagon barrel, there are no other marking. I hope to find the gunsmith who built this rifle.
The butt stock appears to be claro black walnut; it and the forearm were finished with very well executed skipline checkering. The forearm is relieved of the action, and is not in contact with the hanger; there are two small screws at the rear of the forearm to provide some offset from the action. The hanger strut appears to have welding above the ejector spring?
The No. 3 profile octagon barrel is 28.5 inches long, tapering from 1.04" at the breech to 0.95" at the muzzle, which is target crowned. The RH twist appears to be 1:16. It came with Unertl blocks but no glass. The only identifying markings are "147-07-1113" stamped underneath the handguard. Anyone have a clue as to these markings? Rifling is 8-groove Ballard, The bore slugs .321.
The trigger pull is 5 lbs! Trigger appears to be a stock Ruger 2-screw without a "set" provision. I've not pulled the stock yet. Weight overall is 11.5 lbs.
The rifle is in overall excellent condition with just the barest of handling marks. If it has been fired it was immaculately maintained. There is virtually no wear on the action metal. Enjoy the pics. I'd sure appreciate information from anyone, I like to obtain pedigrees on my firearms.
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I just acquired a gorgeous schuetzen-style Ruger No. 1 ASSRA No. 26, in 32-40 and am looking for the maker. And no, this is NOT a "how much is it worth" inquiry. I am at minimum the third owner. The previous owner (deceased last year) acquired it from a person in Sedona, AZ, who inscribed his name beneath the butt plate when he acquired it in 1989. Beyond that is a cold trail. With the exception if a cryptic numbers beneath the octagon barrel, there are no other marking. I hope to find the gunsmith who built this rifle.
The butt stock appears to be claro black walnut; it and the forearm were finished with very well executed skipline checkering. The forearm is relieved of the action, and is not in contact with the hanger; there are two small screws at the rear of the forearm to provide some offset from the action. The hanger strut appears to have welding above the ejector spring?
The No. 3 profile octagon barrel is 28.5 inches long, tapering from 1.04" at the breech to 0.95" at the muzzle, which is target crowned. The RH twist appears to be 1:16. It came with Unertl blocks but no glass. The only identifying markings are "147-07-1113" stamped underneath the handguard. Anyone have a clue as to these markings? Rifling is 8-groove Ballard, The bore slugs .321.
The trigger pull is 5 lbs! Trigger appears to be a stock Ruger 2-screw without a "set" provision. I've not pulled the stock yet. Weight overall is 11.5 lbs.
The rifle is in overall excellent condition with just the barest of handling marks. If it has been fired it was immaculately maintained. There is virtually no wear on the action metal. Enjoy the pics. I'd sure appreciate information from anyone, I like to obtain pedigrees on my firearms.
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