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DWT1885 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 396 Location: New Jersey Joined: Nov 25^th, 2010	Ruger No.1 45-70 Nov 22^nd, 2020 at 2:07pm	Print Post
	Well, the last thing a person should do when he's losing his eyesight is to buy another rifle. It just doesn't make any sense. A member on this forum gave me the heads up on this Ruger No.1 in 45-70 with a 26" barrel. ( thanks Lance ) I put in a bid and won it. Had one with a 22" barrel but was never head over heels with it. Never cared for the carbine length barrel. Even after winning it, I questioned my sanity. I guess there is no cure for Singleshotitis. And I hope they never come up with one. But this one will stay in the family as my son, who is not really a big gun guy, does like this one. and will inherit it. I just don't feel like giving up on this great hobby of our's. Not quite yet. Until I start walking into telephone poles, I'll keep burning powder. Dale.

	35th Security Police Squadron, Phan Rang AB, RVN, May 70-71. All gave some, some gave all.
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Old Soldier Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 280 Location: North Pole, Alaska Joined: Oct 17^th, 2015	Re: Ruger No.1 45-70 Reply #1 - Nov 22^nd, 2020 at 3:07pm	Print Post
	Nice find. Never Give Up!

	"White man have very strong Medicine. Shoot today maybeso kill you tomorrow." Esa-Tai Commanche warrior
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scharfe Oldtimer Offline A good plan today beats a perfect plan tomorrow. Posts: 534 Location: ny / pa line Joined: Dec 18^th, 2006	Re: Ruger No.1 45-70 Reply #2 - Nov 22^nd, 2020 at 5:04pm	Print Post
	Very, very nice.


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Crown-C Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 494 Location: St. Marys Kansas Joined: Apr 6^th, 2009	Re: Ruger No.1 45-70 Reply #3 - Nov 22^nd, 2020 at 6:50pm	Print Post
	I have a soft spot for those Ruger no 1. too Dale. Very nice Ruger! Enjoy!

	Richard Crown-C Ranch in the Flinthills NRA Life Member ASSRA Member # 10366 Member & Founders Society, Cody Firearms Museum Veteran
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CptCurl Full Member Offline Posts: 191 Location: Botetourt County, Virginia Joined: Jan 23^rd, 2017	Re: Ruger No.1 45-70 Reply #4 - Nov 22^nd, 2020 at 9:37pm	Print Post
	Nice rifle! I like the 26" barrel much better than the short carbine barrel. Congratulations! Curl


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Joe Do... Oldtimer ASSRA Board Member ASSRA Journal Editor Offline Posts: 586 Location: 'burbs of Chicago Joined: May 19^th, 2012	Re: Ruger No.1 45-70 Reply #5 - Nov 22^nd, 2020 at 10:03pm	Print Post
	Great rifle Dale! ... nicely done ...


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degoins Junior Member Offline Posts: 56 Location: Pamplico Joined: May 22^nd, 2007	Re: Ruger No.1 45-70 Reply #6 - Nov 23^rd, 2020 at 8:43am	Print Post
	Man I really like that one!!


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Gunfunpow Full Member Offline Posts: 239 Joined: Jun 20^th, 2018	Re: Ruger No.1 45-70 Reply #7 - Nov 24^th, 2020 at 5:17pm	Print Post
	I've been hunting one of them since Lipsey's sold out. Glad you found yours, it's a grand looking rifle!


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DWT1885 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 396 Location: New Jersey Joined: Nov 25^th, 2010	Re: Ruger No.1 45-70 Reply #8 - Nov 24^th, 2020 at 6:57pm	Print Post
	GunFunPow, I've heard that only 250 were made like this with the Circassion wood and 26" barrel so I was extremely lucky. Keep on looking though as you never know when one will come up again. Dale.
	« Last Edit: Dec 5^th, 2020 at 6:34pm by DWT1885 »
	35th Security Police Squadron, Phan Rang AB, RVN, May 70-71. All gave some, some gave all.
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JLouis Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 10625 Joined: Apr 8^th, 2009	Re: Ruger No.1 45-70 Reply #9 - Nov 26^th, 2020 at 9:58am	Print Post
	Beautiful rifle and congratulations!

	" It Is Better To Now Have Been A Has Been Than A Never Was Or A Wanna Be "
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jhm Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1474 Location: georgia Joined: Sep 4^th, 2011	Re: Ruger No.1 45-70 Reply #10 - Nov 26^th, 2020 at 4:00pm	Print Post
	That is one 45-70 you can hot rod and don't have to worry... JMH


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DWT1885 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 396 Location: New Jersey Joined: Nov 25^th, 2010	Re: Ruger No.1 45-70 Reply #11 - Nov 26^th, 2020 at 4:20pm	Print Post
	JMH, My hot rod days are over. But 40 years ago, I used to shoot old Elmer's load of 53 grs. of 3031 behind a 400 gr. Speer. in my 22" No.1. Actually enjoyed it. Not now. Will probably use Trapdoor loads and just enjoy it. Dale.
	« Last Edit: Nov 26^th, 2020 at 4:33pm by DWT1885 »
	35th Security Police Squadron, Phan Rang AB, RVN, May 70-71. All gave some, some gave all.
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jhm Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1474 Location: georgia Joined: Sep 4^th, 2011	Re: Ruger No.1 45-70 Reply #12 - Nov 26^th, 2020 at 9:54pm	Print Post
	Understood but just in case she is up to the task... JMH


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rkba2nd Frequent Elocutionist Offline Posts: 1935 Location: earth Joined: Feb 16^th, 2009	Re: Ruger No.1 45-70 Reply #13 - Nov 26^th, 2020 at 10:44pm	Print Post
	In a No1 you can push a 45-70 to scary levels. I wouldn't hesitate using it on anything North America has to offer, and most of what Africa has to offer. Not too sure my shoulder is up to it now though. I used to hunt with a light weight 45-70 Hepburn with it's steel butt plate and hefty loads, but was in my 20s, 30s, and 40's. Trapdoor loads or a 38-55 is more my speed now, thank you.

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DWT1885 Senior Forum Member Offline Posts: 396 Location: New Jersey Joined: Nov 25^th, 2010	Re: Ruger No.1 45-70 Reply #14 - Nov 27^th, 2020 at 11:07am	Print Post
	I agree with what you are saying. A few years back in "Rifle" magazine, Brian Pearce stopped a Cape Buffalo with a No.1 45-70. I'm sure his WH had a heavy back-up rifle. Dale.

	35th Security Police Squadron, Phan Rang AB, RVN, May 70-71. All gave some, some gave all.
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