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Custom Ray Viramontez Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Ruger No. 1 Single Shot Rifle with Box

Currency:USD Category:Antiques / Firearms & Armory Start Price:4,000.00 USD Estimated At:10,000.00 - 15,000.00 USD
Custom Ray Viramontez Master Engraved Gold Inlaid Ruger No. 1 Single Shot Rifle with Box
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This is a beautiful example of a engraved and gold inlaid Ruger No. 1 rifle. The action is nicely engraved with floral scroll and punch dot designs. The left side has a gold inlaid buffalos head and the right side has a gold inlaid bears head. The sides bottom and top are accented with gold inlaid decorative wire border, and the serial number is gold inlaid on the bottom. The sides of the lever are engraved with the same designs and also feature gold inlaid wire border on the sides and decorative gold inlaid line designs on the bottom. The sides of the rear quarter rib are engraved with floral scroll and feather designs with a gold inlaid line accents. The sides of the front sight ramp are engraved with geometric designs and gold inlay wire accents. The barrel features floral scroll and punch dot engraving on the muzzle, mid point, front and rear of the quarter rib filled with gold inlaid wire accents. The sling swivel band is engraved with a floral design with gold inlaid accents. The barrel address and caliber designation are also gold inlaid. The top of the receiver has gold inlaid "RUGER in a banner / No 1". The top of the breech block has a feather design with gold inlaid wire accents and the upper tang has gold inlaid wire bordering. The rifle has the standard ramped blade front sight and folding rear leaf sight on the quarter rib, which is drilled and tapped for scope mounting and is mounted with an extra fancy checkered walnut Alexander Henry style forearm and pistol grip stock with black metal grip cap with gold Ruger medallion inlay and black rubber Ruger recoil pad and spacer, and a sling swivel stud. Complete with a Ruger marked box. Consignor notes state that the engraving and inlay work was performed by Master Engraver Ray Viramontez, and that the arm came from Mr. Viramontez's personal collection.
BBL: 22 inch round
Stock: checkered walnut
Gauge: 45-70
Finish: blue
Grips:
Serial Number: 130-09581
Condition: Near new condition with slight handling marks overall. The box is excellent.