Likely the serial # is between 15XX and 19XX and most of the 1B's in 280 were made in September of 1967. The date stamp should be in the forearm channel. Notice the screw orientation if you take it off and put it back like it was Also, be careful with your screwdriver orientation and don't bugger the forearm. That is much better wood than most of them had!
Great find!


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