I'm probably going to sell my Philip Reeb double rifle (Cased 8X57 incredibly engraved, original scope, etc), so I dropped into Cabela's in Tualatin, OR about a week ago. I'm still undecided whether to sell it to them or not. It's easy, but I'd probably be leaving $$$$ on the counter.
Anyway ....
I was frankly surprised by their Ruger Number Ones on four counts.
First, they had about a dozen (maybe more) brand-new Number Ones in their Gun Library. I'd not expected to see that many.
Secondly, the wood was BROWN ... that's about all it was. Absolutely grainless brown wood that looked for all the world like it was painted a baby-crap brown.
Thirdly, the wood-to-metal fit was ... let's be nice; inferior.
And finally, I dropped the lever on two of them and the feel was "gritty."
I bought a new 1KA in .257 Roberts a couple of years ago and it is a magnificent rendition of the wonderful rifle we all love ... The Ruger Number One.
Apparently, those days are over and it came about rapidly.
As the OP said, it is a SAD DAY, a sad day, indeed.
Blessings to All of You and have a Great Thanksgiving.
Steve
