Description
Item Description
Bryant Ridge Co. is pleased to present this falling-block single-shot rifle today for a penny-start auction, this is the Ruger No. 1-A Light Sporter.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Manufacturer: Ruger
Model: No. 1-A Light Sporter
Serial: 130-41081
Date of Manufacture: 1977
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Folding Adjustable Leaf Rear and Quarter Rib with Leupold Scope Rings
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Buttstock with Checkered Alexander Henry-Style Forend
Action: Falling-Block / Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
One notable configuration is the No. 1-A Light Sporter, a streamlined hunting version of the Ruger No. 1 designed for balanced handling and traditional field use. Built with a lighter 22-inch barrel, a blade front sight, a folding adjustable leaf rear sight mounted on a quarter rib, and an American walnut stock with the classic Alexander Henry-style forearm, the No. 1-A Light Sporter has been offered in chamberings such as .204 Ruger, .222 Remington, .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, 7x57 Mauser, .30-06 Springfield, .280 Remington, .303 British, .308 Winchester, and 6.5 Creedmoor, reflecting its versatility as a general-purpose hunting rifle. Its strong falling-block single-shot action, combined with its lighter barrel profile and balanced stock design, underscores the No. 1-A Light Sporter’s suitability as a practical and elegant field rifle for a wide variety of game and hunting environments.
Model: No. 1-A Light Sporter
Serial: 130-41081
Date of Manufacture: 1977
Caliber: .243 Winchester
Finish: Blue
Barrel Length: 22"
Optics/Sights: Blade Front with Folding Adjustable Leaf Rear and Quarter Rib with Leupold Scope Rings
Stock/Grips: Checkered Walnut Buttstock with Checkered Alexander Henry-Style Forend
Action: Falling-Block / Single-Shot
Markings: Standard
Bryant Ridge's Analysis:
One notable configuration is the No. 1-A Light Sporter, a streamlined hunting version of the Ruger No. 1 designed for balanced handling and traditional field use. Built with a lighter 22-inch barrel, a blade front sight, a folding adjustable leaf rear sight mounted on a quarter rib, and an American walnut stock with the classic Alexander Henry-style forearm, the No. 1-A Light Sporter has been offered in chamberings such as .204 Ruger, .222 Remington, .243 Winchester, .270 Winchester, 7x57 Mauser, .30-06 Springfield, .280 Remington, .303 British, .308 Winchester, and 6.5 Creedmoor, reflecting its versatility as a general-purpose hunting rifle. Its strong falling-block single-shot action, combined with its lighter barrel profile and balanced stock design, underscores the No. 1-A Light Sporter’s suitability as a practical and elegant field rifle for a wide variety of game and hunting environments.
Return Policy:
We gladly offer a 3-day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Shipping Details
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Return Policy
We gladly offer a 3 day unfired inspection policy from the time that the firearm is delivered to your FFL. Refunds are available for all qualifying orders.
Additional Details
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Additional Information
GunbrokerLink: |
https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1180508295 |
BidPrice: |
0.01 |
AuctionEndDate: |
2026-06-14 21:00:00 |
CurrentBid: |
506 |





