^Lot 2543 RUGER No. 1-B FALLING BLOCK RIFLE.

Cal. 218 Bee. S# 133-15245. Bbl. 26" having factory quarter rib and Ruger scope rings (extension rear) holding Leupold gloss finished 12X AO scope with fine Duplex reticle. Mfg. 1994 (1967 to date) as Model 01374 with "warning marks" on barrel (initiated 1977). Nicely figured checkered walnut stock set with black rubber factory pad plus detachable sling swivel bases and scalloped steel grip cap. CONDITION: very light handling marks on bottom rear of forend along with extremely small (barley visible) chip at toe of buttstock next to pad; all other aspects are near excellent including bore and scope set. PROVENANCE: Estate of Groves Herrick. (25-5663/NW). MODERN. $800-1,200.