Joe Clayton wrote the book on the Ruger No.1 rifle, in 1983. He has been a long time friend.
His new favorite cartridge is the 280 Ackley Improved. About a year ago he asked me "why don't we see if Ruger will make us No.1 in 280 AI". Well. a year later we have it; I added some extras to it to honor Joe! Came out to be a 25" A weight barrel, serial numbers are JDC-001 thru JDC-125; Joe got the first 3! And we call it the Joe Clayton Classic!
They all have good wood and some are spectacular. check out http://www.classicsportingarms.com.
If you want a certain number, or a really nice piece of wood, better get one now. They are Exclusive to Classic Sporting Arms and I am the only one who has them.
Lee

El Numero Uno
a Serious Collector of the Ruger No.1 rifle;
a Modern Classic Sporting Arm