*SPECTACULAR CUSTOM RUGER NO. 1.

*SPECTACULAR CUSTOM RUGER NO. 1. SN 246. Cal. 222 Remington. 22″ bbl, made without sights with quarter rib for Tally rings. Muzzle has single gold band and marked “222 REM” on left side of rib. Quarter rib has foliate scroll engraving on front and some fine scroll on either side. Receiver is beautifully engraved with relief foliate scroll on top and bottom, accented with some fine tight scroll. Left side of receiver has large gold strutting turkey bordered by some fine foliate arabesque scroll and outlined with gold wire border. Right side is similarly engraved with large gold bobcat. Lever has single gold line on each side with accenting scroll engraving. Mounted with exhibition Turkish walnut, flared side panels, fleur de lis checkered pistol grip, skeleton grip cap with checkered center and single gold border around side. Left side shadow line cheek piece, straight comb, fleur de lis checkered butt with inlaid metal cap engraved with flower blossom in center, foliate scroll around edges and marked “KAYE” and “DOWTIN”. Slim fleur de lis checkered forend with raised panel extending in front of action. This superb custom rifle is accompanied with letter from Joe D. Clayton dated April 1st of this year and reads, “This Ruger No. 1 rifle has been in my collection since the early 1970s. The rifle is pictured on page 106, cover plate X in my book. The rifle is stocked with exhibition piece of Turkish walnut by Master Stock maker Bill Dowtin. The gold inlay work and engraving was done by Master Engraver Tommy Kaye. Tommy was, I believe, the second president of the Firearms Engravers Guild of America. There are two gold inlays on the receiver. One side has a strutting turkey; the other side has a bobcat. This rifle is a classic example of the combination of two masters executing their work to perfection.” This stunning rifle is executed on a very early three digit No. 1 action. PROVENANCE: Joe D. Clayton Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, reported to be unfired since completion. The entire gun retains most of its fine custom finish wood and metal with only a cpl of tiny handling marks. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny new bore. 4-39065 BDT289 (9,500-12,500)

Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009

Please Note: All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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	1321	$0.00	SPECTACULAR CUSTOM RUGER NO. 1. SN 246. Cal. 222 Remington. 22″ bbl, made without sights with quarter rib for Tally rings. Muzzle has single gold band and marked “222 REM” on left side of rib. Quarter rib has foliate scroll engraving on front and some fine scroll on either side. Receiver is beautifully engraved with relief foliate scroll on top and bottom, accented with some fine tight scroll. Left side of receiver has large gold strutting turkey bordered by some fine foliate arabesque scroll and outlined with gold wire border. Right side is similarly engraved with large gold bobcat. Lever has single gold line on each side with accenting scroll engraving. Mounted with exhibition Turkish walnut, flared side panels, fleur de lis checkered pistol grip, skeleton grip cap with checkered center and single gold border around side. Left side shadow line cheek piece, straight comb, fleur de lis checkered butt with inlaid metal cap engraved with flower blossom in center, foliate scroll around edges and marked “KAYE” and “DOWTIN”. Slim fleur de lis checkered forend with raised panel extending in front of action. This superb custom rifle is accompanied with letter from Joe D. Clayton dated April 1st of this year and reads, “This Ruger No. 1 rifle has been in my collection since the early 1970s. The rifle is pictured on page 106, cover plate X in my book. The rifle is stocked with exhibition piece of Turkish walnut by Master Stock maker Bill Dowtin. The gold inlay work and engraving was done by Master Engraver Tommy Kaye. Tommy was, I believe, the second president of the Firearms Engravers Guild of America. There are two gold inlays on the receiver. One side has a strutting turkey; the other side has a bobcat. This rifle is a classic example of the combination of two masters executing their work to perfection.” This stunning rifle is executed on a very early three digit No. 1 action. PROVENANCE: Joe D. Clayton Collection. CONDITION: Extremely fine, reported to be unfired since completion. The entire gun retains most of its fine custom finish wood and metal with only a cpl of tiny handling marks. Mechanics are crisp with a bright shiny new bore. 4-39065 BDT289 (9,500-12,500) Auction: Firearms - Fall 2009 Please Note:* All prices include the hammer price plus the buyer’s premium, which is paid by the buyer as part of the purchase price. The prices noted here after the auction are considered unofficial and do not become official until after the 46th day.

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