2281 RUGER NO. 1 CRAIG BODDINGTON AFRICAN ADVENTURE

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[?]Live Online Auction Starts In 2025 May 09 @ 10:00 (UTC-04:00 : AST/EDT)
Category Firearms & Military
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Start Price 3,000.00 USD
Estimated at 6,000.00 - 9,000.00 USD
SERIES 5 RIFLE SET. Well-known outdoor writer Craig Boddington collaborated with firearms distributor Lipsey's to produce a special series of number one rifles. This limited five gun set is chambered in optimal calibers for hunting African species. Only 250 sets were produced having the same serial number on each rifle with a different prefix. Features include matte blue finish, Band mounted white bead front sights with standing V notch rear sights on quarter ribs for Ruger rings. All have Alexander Henry forearms & capped pistol grip stocks of fine Circassian walnut, cut checkering, swivel bases, steel grip caps and solid black pads.
1) No. 1-S-KUDU. Cal. 300 H&H magnum. S# CB3-00078. Bbl. 26" with 1 in 10" twist. CATALOG WEIGHT: 8 lbs. (24-2805/DS).
2) No. 1-S-LION. Cal. 375 Ruger. S# CB1-00078. Bbl. 22" with 1 in 12" twist. CATALOG WEIGHT: 7.25 lbs. (24-2806/DS).
3) No. 1-H-BUFFALO. Cal. 450/400 N.E. 3". S# CB2-00078. Bbl. 24" with 1 in 15" twist. CATALOG WEIGHT: 9 lbs. (24-2808/DS).
4) No. 1-A-LEOPARD. Cal. 7x57mm. S# CB4-00078. Bbl. 22" lightweight with 1 in 8.75" twist. CATALOG WEIGHT: 7 lbs. (24-2807/DS).
5) No. 1-8-ELEPHANT. Cal. 450 N.E. 3-1/4". S# CB4-00078. Bbl. 24" heavy contour with 1 in 15" twist. CATALOG WEIGHT: 7.5 lbs. (24-2809/DS).
UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: all have original boxes containing scope rings, trigger locks, instruction manuals & registration cards. Box lids have color photos of Craig Boddington & the specific African game animal. CONDITION: guns 1-4 are as new with boxes. Gun 5 is as new, shipped from factory w/ small discoloration or repair at back of forearm on both sides of the bbl. channel. ALL MODERNS. $6,000-9,000.