RARE INTERESTING RUGER NO. 3A SINGLE SHOT CARBINE IN 45-70 WITH FACTORY BOX

Fall 2024 Premier Firearms & Militaria Auction

October 31st, November 1st, 2nd, & 3rd, 2024
This auction will feature an outstanding collection of items spanning multiple categories including Modern, Military, Sporting, & Antique firearms & militaria! Below is just a small grouping of select highlights from the massive offering to be featured in this upcoming sale!

RARE INTERESTING RUGER NO. 3A SINGLE SHOT CARBINE IN 45-70 WITH FACTORY BOX

23-6857
Cal. 45-70
S# 130-50030

(1973, first year of production). Per “Reference of Ruger Firearms Pocket Edition #2” by Chad Hiddleson, for known S# range 130-50030 to 130-51606, the lever pin screw is suppose to be slotted on both sides, this rifle’s lever pin screw is slotted only on left side. This Ruger No. 3 rifle features a blued finish. It has a 22-inch barrel with a standard bead front sight and an folding rear sight; not drilled & tapped. The frame is blued with a smooth walnut stock set. The forearm is smooth and fitted by barrel band. The buttstock is a straight grip design with a smooth finish and a early metal buttplate. UNATTACHED ACCESSORIES: Factory box.

STATUS: CURIO