Local shop has a Ruger no 1 30-06, 22 inch.light profile barrel no sights, nor evidence there ever where sights. appears to be an older gun but still very good condition. Stock is very nicely figured.foreend is heavier what I would call varmint style. I'm not a #1 expert was this a factory option?
I owned one of those for a short time. Should be:
RUGER # 1-AB 22" LIGHT WEIGHT SB FOREARM NO SIGHTS
CALIBER YEARS MFG
204 Ruger 2006-2006
223 Rem 1980-1983
270 Win 1980-1983
7 X 57 Mauser 1980-1983
30-06 Sprg 1980-1983
The man knows his Rugers!
Ruger also made at least one No. 1AB in .308 Winchester. I bought one used decades ago. When I decided to sell it, the original owner showed up and bought it back. He had regretted selling it.
338 Federal in 1AB too...