Gander Mt, (yuck) has a #1 in 45-70. Looks like it is in real nice shape. Asking $800. Is that in the ball park as far as price? It is used. I love these guns, but all the ones I find are priced in that range, or a little bit either way...
That is a lot or scratch, but that is a gun that will last a lifetime. They just fit me like a glove.
Tom, I just happened to have the 2010 Ruger catalog. A model 1S in 45-70 with a blued finish has a suggested retail of $1,182, SS is $1222. Since no one pays full retail I would expect you could get a new one for around $950 give or take a few $$. I'd offer $650 for the used one and see what they countered with, might go as high as $725. I'm sure Stan can give you a more accurate picture of used values with his gun shop connections.
The #1's are great rifles.
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