Call 775-453-9355 today or email:
RJRenner@Protonmail.com
for more information.
And let's not forget the No. 3
Almost forgotten, the Ruger No.3 is the little brother of the more famous Ruger No.1. Having the same action as the Number 1 with a slight modification of the lever latch, it is every bit as strong as the Number 1 and has the potential for achieving fine accuracy, too.
With its decidedly American-style lever, we have transformed it into our American Saddle Rifle. Like the No. 1, we begin by slenderizing the buttstock and rounding the top of the comb. We then refine the look and feel by sculpting panels behind the receiver.
Moving on to the forearm, we shorten the forearm and slenderize it as well and finish the front tip with a classic schnable which was a favored feature of single-shot American rifles of the late 1800s.
We also offer a high-grade treatment in which we hot pour a pewter forearm cap. Again, another feature of higher-grade late 19th Century single shot rifles most commonly seen on Sharps rifles.
Ultra-light No. 1
Or perhaps your interest is in something less African and more Walk In The Woods casual. Something light, handy, and easy on the shoulder with plenty of power to put the meat in the freezer.
Our treatment to create the Ultra-light No.1 is to slenderize the buttstock and forearm as seen in the photos here. It is immediately obvious that the Ultra-light is also Ultra-slender making it handle like a fine Italian shotgun instead of a typical hunting rifle. Quick to the shoulder and quick on target with razor fine accuracy.
Cartridges are matched to the Ultra-light No.1 with the consideration of sufficient power for humanely taking game and mild recoil that is still manageable in a light-weight rifle. While the .25-35 Winchester is shown, other good choices are the 7-30 Waters and the .30-30 Winchester. In the Ultra-light Carbine, we've mated it with the 7,62x39 Russian, which in commercial hunting loads is adequate for medium-size game. Another good choice for the Ultra-light No.1 Carbine is the ever popular .44 Magnum.
However, we can discuss your caliber ideas while planning the build of your Ultra-light No.1.
For the hunter who wants a bit more than our basic gunstock treatment, we ask that you consider the following:
Old African No. 1 Light Rifle
Return with us to the days of grand safaris in darkest Africa, where fine single shot and bolt action rifles provided the ultimate challenge of the hunter's skill. When all that was needed were nerves of steel and one good shot from a fine sporting rifle.
The No.1 African Light RifleTM is that fine single shot rifle. Weighing in at a mere 7 pounds, the African Light Rifle is sleek, slender, and quick to action and wears a premium 26-inch barrel for optimum performance from the legendary .303 British cartridge for which it is chambered. It's been said that the grand old .303 British has taken more African game, big and small, than any other cartridge in the world.
It certainly can hold its own even against many modern cartridges. And now available in .275 Rigby
(7x57 Mauser), another of the legendary game cartridges of not only Africa, but of the world.
We begin with your Ruger No.1 which we rebarrel for the .303 British or .275 Rigby. We then slenderize the stock and forearm giving it our English Stalking Rifle treatment. We also add period appropriate sights. Once you handle the African Light Rifle, we are sure it will become your favorite stalking rifle. Cost for the conversion is only $3,000 unless custom wood is requested which must be quoted separately.
And if you like the English pattern rifles and need a bit more power, our No.1 African Medium Rifle chambered for the justly famous and popular 9,3x62 Mauser is also available. Or if you prefer, we can rebarrel for .318 Westley Richards, .338-06, .35 Whelen (12-inch twist) or our own .375 Renner.
Call 775-453-9355 or email for more information.
Casting the pewter forearm tip requires a lot of work as well
as a level of skill and experience few gunmakers possess. It is,
therefore, optional, but worth the effort to create a unique rifle.