I hope to not be high jacking here, but adding pertinent(?) questions...

I'm curious and unknowledgeable regarding Ruger #1's. I recently acquired a red pad Ruger #1. I traded for it here on the fire. Is the red pad an indication of it being an early model?

I'm quite satisfied with this trigger. Mine has about a 2.2 to 2.4 lb (crisp) trigger pull as close as I can measure, and the safety works as it should. About when did the trigger not become adjustable?

https://ruger.com/dataProcess/serialHistory/ has the following info for this rifle.

Model # 01338
Product Line NO 1
Caliber 6MM REM
In Production No
Shipped In 1982

I'm leery of early Ruger's and their barrels. The snow drifts are as high as 10 feet here and getting out to the range is not feasible. I'll see how accurate this rifle is when the range is accessible.

I'd like to find your article on Ruger #1's MD. Was it in one of your Gun Gack books?

Thanks

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