First year No.1 308

[tonywhite1224]

Anyone know how many No.1 Rugers were chambered in .308 cal.?

[SargeE7101st]

I just picked up a 1st year 1AB in 308 with low serial number. I’ve asked the same question and have been given answers all over the spectrum. I’ve been told that it’s a common release and then told an uncommon.

[chet15]

Any non-prefix Number 1 rifle is not common as there were less than 8,500 produced.
But as far as non-prefix guns go, the .308 is one of the two most common calibers along with the .222.
In my Reference of Ruger Firearms I estimated roughly 850 guns in .308. These are composed of at least 8 different known configurations however based on forearm type, barrel length and weight and sights, no sights or target blocks.
Most common are the 1AH, 1AB and 1B
Chet15

[SargeE7101st]

I emailed with Lee Newton about the article he wrote. He says less than 7500 before the Gun Control Act of 1968. I agree with you not common.

[chet15]

I emailed with Lee Newton about the article he wrote. He says less than 7500 before the Gun Control Act of 1968. I agree with you not common.

Yeah, I use the quantity 8,500 because serial numbering on those receivers went to 8437.
How many of those receivers were actually turned into rifles and shipped would be the other question.
Chet15