^Lot 426A 1st Year Production Ruger No. 3 Single Shot Rifle

1st Year Production Ruger No. 3 Single Shot Rifle, #130-50617, .45-70 cal., 22'' barrel, blue finish, smooth straight grip walnut stock and forend, factory buttplate, folding rear sight, and fixed front sight with brass bead. Mfg'd 1973. Metal rates excellent with approx. 99% factory blue finish; receiver with normal light plum-colored toning. Wood is near excellent with a few shallow handling marks and light high edgewear to the buttstock and wrist. Action is crisp with an excellent bore. Est.: $500-$700. (Modern)