Ruger #1 AB in 338 Federal Value

[Roughrice]

Just picked up an excellent Ruger #1 AB in 338 Federal and wandering what the value is?
Someone told me there were very few made in 338 Federal.
Any offering of info regarding this configuration would be welcomed.
Thanks

 

[Roughrice]

Anybody?...

 

[choprzrul]

Looking at the completed auctions on Gunbroker, 2 of them have sold for $1675

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[Roughrice]

choperzrul,

Thank you for the input.
I did understand that they were a bit rare but just wanted someone else to chime in.
I did get 2 boxes of Federal Fusion 200 grain ammo and a full box of 100 ct Midway factory second 185 grain bonded projectiles and a new unopened set of RCBS reloading dies in the deal.
It does have a Leupold VX-II 3-9x40 scope above that I'd like to trade for a 2-8 one day.
Has 8 rounds thru it.

 

[choprzrul]

It should be a shooter. I just picked up a (reported) unfired #1 in 25-06 that was mfg in 1977 or so.

I've got a newly built LR308 sitting in the safe with a Shilen 338 Federal barrel on it. Sooner or later it will percolate to the top of my project list and I'll get some load development done on it.

 

[Roughrice]

I've always had the inkling of a 338 non magnum rifle. Just stumbled upon this but may still one day spin up a 338 Federal or 338-06 in a bolt action repeater for some happiness! LOL

 

[Lenny Foffa]

So sorry Buddy, No Experience with that very handsome rifle. I wish you good shooting and good hunting!! I hope to find a Ruger #1 , in 300 H and H some day. Just for the pleasure of shooting!!

 

[ofbandg]

My wife hunted with a Tikka in .338 Federal for years until she lost it in a fire. It was exceptionally effective at the ranges she hunted and was very comfortable for her to shoot, being a petite senior. Yet, it allowed her to hunt elk and moose with a cartridge she knew could do the job, and it gave her some measure of confidence at those times when a grizzly was close by. I loaded it with 185gr Barnes at over 2800 fps for large game and the 160gr Barnes at over 3000 fps for deer, which I believe showed it to be an extremely efficient hunting caliber. After she had used it for a few years I built a .338-06 because so many good bullets were coming out in this caliber, and it became my favourite rifle for hunting big game.

 

[Roughrice]

Thank you for the information on the effectiveness of the round. I have several other hunting rifles but always wanted a #1 and happy to find one in this caliber to boot!

 

[KSAv8r]

Below is what the 42nd Edition of the Blue Book of Gun Values (copyright 2021) says:

STURM, RUGER & CO., INC.
NO. 1-AB Various cals., .204 Ruger (mfg 2006-2008) cal., 22 in. barrel, checkered walnut stock and forearm. Mfg., 1967-1968, 1982-1983, 2006, 2008). Although uncatalogued beginning in 2009, very limited runs of this model in various calibers have continued to be produced by Ruger including a rare chamber in .338 Federal in 2016 and 2017.

100% - $1000
98% - $750
95% - $625
90% - $500
80% - $400
70% - $350
60% - $300
Last MSR - $1147

Add 20% for .338 Federal cal.
The "AB" suffix designates semi-beavertail forearm with light barrel.

Hope this helps. I saw they were accepting orders for the 43rd edition a month or so ago so don't know if it is out yet so there could be slightly better info available.

 

[Roughrice]

My intentions are to shoot a deer and put it away to preserve its beauty and elegance!

 

[Roughrice]

KSAv8r,
Thank you for that info!
That is exactly what I was interested in. Just to have an idea.
It's been fired 8 rounds and I have the original Fed Fusion ammo box bought with the rifle. I'd say 98% only because it's been fired. Not a nick or scratch anywhere.
It'll be staying with me for now.

Thanks again for all the info given by a great group of people here in the site!!

 

[mdmiller]

You could show us a picture if it, just saying!

 

[Roughrice]

Will do!
Planting soybeans so it'll come soon!
My apologies! I know we are supposed to do that!