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I found one and it is 1985 production according to the serial number. How were these as shooters compared to earlier and later versions?

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shoot it and find out and lets us know . what cartridge is it ?

Do you know of any gunshops that let you take out a rifle and shoot it before buying it?

yep on used rifles sometimes , but what cartridge is it ? not all cartridges are easy to shoot well right away

That's back when Ruger barrels might still be hit & miss. However, if the price is reasonable, you can put a barrel on it that will make it a keeper, in any cartridge you want. That's the nice part of having a #1 or 1885, modify to suit as req'd, minimal work to do it, modify the extractor if req'd, that is all that is extra. Your choice of OAL, no mags to contend with, bolt faces, etc.

Got a crack in the buttstock so it is not coming home. Owner says it is superficial and can be covered with linseed oil.