In the mid 80's I purchased a well used # 3 in 30-06. Rumour has it that a very small number "non-cataloged" were made. No papers or other documention with the rifle. It appeared to have the same barrel configuration as #1b, no sights, 26" barrel, #3 lever and wood.
I was somewhat sceptical it was legit and sold it to a friend would it restocked with some custom #1 wood and then sold it as well.
Trying to track down the current owner to obtain the serial number to see if it would "letter" by Ruger.
For sometime now there has been a rechambered .375 Win to .375 H&H for sale here in Canada, Agree with all it would be handfull to shoot with factory loads. Probably why it's still for sale...
As well I'm fortune enough to own a # 1S in .38x55, if not rare certainly not very common.
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