Ruger | No. 1 Sporter | 35 Whelen | Brushed Stainless Steel

Designed by Bill Ruger in 1966, the No. 1 uses a Farquharson‑style falling‑block action -⁠- hammerless, single‑shot, and mechanically simple in a way that's kept it in continuous or limited production for decades. The Sporter configuration pairs a hammer‑forged barrel with an American walnut stock, an Alexander Henry‑style forend, and a sliding tang safety, available across calibers from .204 Ruger up to serious dangerous‑game rounds. A rifle built for shooters who specifically want the classic single‑shot experience -⁠- one round, one chance, done right -⁠- rather than a repeater's follow‑up capability.